Rachel's First BetaSeron Injection for MS

This is a video I made of the first injection I gave myself of BetaSeron. This is my third injection and the first one I've done myself. I made this video in the hopes that I could help other people who may have been scared to start doing their MS injection treatments because of how intimidating they are. I did this in a single take including all of the explanations and chatting that I did in under 8 minutes. Prepping and the injections themselves probably take less than 3 minutes total.

Please don't make the mistake I did and delay treatment because you're scared of doing injections. I know I regret it and I hope my body can recover from the damage that was done to my brain and spinal cord over the past few years of living in denial.

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[dolldeelight]

thank you. I'm still scared. what did the medication do to you? Do you feel better? What is better?

[riomayense]

@moe2handl I'll try that. Thanks!!!

[moe2handl]

@shelby2hot0418 hi, i've been taking betaseron for 4yrs, for the bruising you can use a piece of ice and take a pain med after your injection

[riomayense]

Rachel, I just had my first betaferon injection all by myself (with your help.) The instruction booklet was so difficult to read and understand so I decided to look up information on the internet. I found your video, and was able to do it. Thank you very much. Indeed, it was easy. You made it easy!!! I was diagnosed last year. I'm Mexican. I want to let you know that I'll try to prepare a Spanish version; I just need more experience. Hope you are ok. Thank you for inspiring me!!!

[iwinforefun]

Rachel, Thanks for making this video. I start my injections tomorrow and this was very informative and helpful to me. Hope you are doing better. Love the tatts. Take care, Eric

[amercian09]

Im only 20 years old an i used to take Copaxone, but just this past week I had a Flare up! Hospitalized for 1 week. im swiching to this injection soon. if this doesnt work. i have to switch to Tysabri(i think thats how you spell it) which is the most dangerous one! I hope this one works!

[youharlotyou]

I get my first Betaseron shot on Friday. I am 21 and got dx'd a little over a month ago. I am just terrified of the shot!

[catica1940]

Rachel. I was dx'd w/MS 3years ago and I still have a hard time with the shot of bataseron but it's all in my head / I don't even feel the needle.. I feel it more when I get my b-12 shot. Keep up with up dates when u can, thank God it was diagnosed early. Best wishes. :)

[jakelouien]

wow I really appreciate your vulnerability to put yourself out there for others.I just got diagnosed with ms and am considering treatment. I too am a sissy and cry baby when it come to needles and often lose my coloring. Thank you for showing me that it's not that bad and its worth it for your health.

[ShootingStarMagic]

Very well done tutorial! I have used Rebif (ouch!) and Copaxone (hives), and am now considering Betaseron. Thank you for stating that the injection does not sting/hurt. You're very encouraging. I love your tats, too!