Anyone not on interferons? Dont know if I made the right decision! - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

lillyfields · 02-16-2009, 06:04 PM

I just want some insight from others with ms who are not on any of the injections. I started the Avonex 3 years age and recently started Rebif and only made it to 22mcgs. It made me so sick physically and emotionally. Has anyone else tried these and decided to stop and try a different method? Like anything more naturall without all the side effects that come with the shots? I am a young mother and am scared that something might happen cause I quit the shots. It seems like all these docs. do is put people on all these meds just to get kick back from the pharm. co. These shots have a low % of reducing this stupid disease and how do we actually know if these shots r really helping the disease or is this the path our disease has taken regardless of the shots. I would like to hear from someone that has tried the shots and quit and how u r doing now. My heart and instincts tell me I made the right choice but my doc doesnt. Is it just cause the docs want to give us this exspensive stuff so they get a cut of it or so they can keep us sick so we will keep coming back to see them so they get rich or what. Please someone help with these thoughts of am I right or am I wrong!!!!

MSJayhawk · 02-16-2009, 07:05 PM

I have never been on meds and meds are not for everyone. If something is not working for you, it is my personal belief that you should tell your doctor that it is not working and request a remedy. Is there another med available? Your doctor can tell you best. A med-free life may be your best choice if nothing works for you. Remember, there is no cure at this time.

lillyfields · 02-16-2009, 07:12 PM

Is there another way? Things to do that r more natural that can help? Have you ever tried the ms injections?

lillyfields · 02-16-2009, 07:13 PM

dah I overlooked you saying that u have never been on the meds. sorry

MSJayhawk · 02-16-2009, 08:09 PM

No worries. I try to follow the S**** Diet, watch my triggers (and avoid them), take rest when I need it, avoid stress, do much stretching, and lately I have been passive exercising.