I would think that being able to customize your injections to fit your comfort and well-being and filling the unit with your weekly supply would be the best thing. As a con- batteries can go dead and electronic glitches happen.
You might see if you can try it for a week or so, though I do not know if they have such a program. The Canadian website is very well put-together for explaining the device, I think.
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I have been on Rebif for just about a year now and was diagnosed last year with MS. I'm based in Australia and the Rebismart is the preferred way of administering Rebif to patients.
Having been on the Rebismart for about a year, I can truly say that without it, taking Rebif would be an absolute pain in the backside and I would have been sick of Rebif by now.
The ultimate advantage of Rebismart is that you no longer have to 'inject' yourself. The autoinjector makes the whole process very easy, almost painless and the amount of comfort settings you have in terms of needle depth and needle speed make it very easy to use.
You just have to load up your Rebif cartridge, turn on the machine and it guides you through the process. Load your needle into the needle slot, remove the safety cap and then place against your skin and inject. The machine goes in and then comes out. For people who don't like needles, this is a great feature.
The only negative I would add is battery failure and potential machine failure, but I have had my machine for a year now and have not had any battery issues. The batteries that came with my machine are still going strong. That being said, I do have spare batteries with me when I need them.
Rebif in itself is strong medication and does give you side effects for the first few months (cold / flu like symptoms) but once you get over those, using Rebif isn't too bad. The Rebismart makes it a hell of a lot easier though and I'd definitely recommend it if you were going down the Rebif route.
Good luck and wishing you good health!
Cheers,
sbha12
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I've been on Rebif for about 7 years now, the rebismart injector works pretty good compared to the old rebinject IMO. Keep extra batteries just in case and you should be OK.
One thing I don't like is that you have to keep the rebismart in an "upright" position once loaded. I travel a lot and it's pretty much impossible to do that!
I've been on Rebif for about 7 years now, the rebismart injector works pretty good compared to the old rebinject IMO. Keep extra batteries just in case and you should be OK.
One thing I don't like is that you have to keep the rebismart in an "upright" position once loaded. I travel a lot and it's pretty much impossible to do that!
Welcome. Thank you for your first post and sharing your experiences. Excellent advice and input! Again, welcome!
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Hello everyone
This is my first post here as well, mostly I just read.
My 17 year old daughter started on Rebif three months ago, using Rebiject (pen injector). The medication (not the needle itself) is painful for her, to the point where lately I've been the one doing her injections as she can't bring herself to do it.
I've tried manual injection few days ago, but it was still painful. Jabba and sbha12, I am wondering if you used Rebiject prior to Rebi-smart and if so, what are your thoughts on pain levels?
I think here in Canada Rebismart is also the method of choice, but she is reluctant to try anything other than Rebiject as she is already so discouraged.
Hello everyone
This is my first post here as well, mostly I just read.
My 17 year old daughter started on Rebif three months ago, using Rebiject (pen injector). The medication (not the needle itself) is painful for her, to the point where lately I've been the one doing her injections as she can't bring herself to do it.
I've tried manual injection few days ago, but it was still painful. Jabba and sbha12, I am wondering if you used Rebiject prior to Rebi-smart and if so, what are your thoughts on pain levels?
I think here in Canada Rebismart is also the method of choice, but she is reluctant to try anything other than Rebiject as she is already so discouraged.
Thanks everyone!
Welcome. I would encourage your daughter to read through this board and realize that there are many people in similar predicaments and who can empathize with her AND you as the mother! Myself, I have had MS since 14 yo. Your daughter need not feel like she is alone. As a one time teen with MS, although a male, I can relate.
The Canadian website for Rebismart is really nice and perhaps she can go there to read and explore.
Again, Welcome!
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I suggested a number of boards for my daughter, but she's not at that point yet. I already told you stories about people I "meet" on boards, including you and MSNik because I find you so inspiring.
She is still very early in the acceptance phase, and for now I would be happy if I could make it as painless as possible for her so that she can accept the therapy and look up to the future.
As all teenagers, first she rejects any suggestions five times, then she slows down and considers them
hi I am due to start on the rebismart on sunday....the reason why I chose it is at the MS clinic I go to ,the nurse told me that because of my fear of needles this would be a good choice for me. The rebiject pen makes a noise when you "eject" it where this you dont see the needle,you can change the settings to how quick you would like the injection to be and am hoping if I follow the direction of bringing it to room temperature it will not sting as much. I also like the idea that it is all computerized as it keeps track of everthing so it fits right into the techno world we are in. But Sunday I could change my mind altogether....I will let you know
Hello everyone
This is my first post here as well, mostly I just read.
My 17 year old daughter started on Rebif three months ago, using Rebiject (pen injector). The medication (not the needle itself) is painful for her, to the point where lately I've been the one doing her injections as she can't bring herself to do it.
I've tried manual injection few days ago, but it was still painful. Jabba and sbha12, I am wondering if you used Rebiject prior to Rebi-smart and if so, what are your thoughts on pain levels?
I think here in Canada Rebismart is also the method of choice, but she is reluctant to try anything other than Rebiject as she is already so discouraged.
Thanks everyone!
Hi, i also have serious pain from the medication. I use the rebiject. I can finally deal with the thought of needle, but the medication stings so badly for me. I have the same fear every time i inject because it is so painful. I told my doctor and i also spoke with MS Lifelines about it. My doctor said i can switch to a new oral med, but i'm too scared to do that right now - i want to see people on it for a while, plus i haven't had any symptoms since i started on the rebif in 6/2011.
MS lifelines told me to take a week out at a time and that i can also hold the need in my hand for a couple of minutes before injecting to "warm it up" a little. This has helped very, very little, but it has helped.
well first injection done about 2 hours ago and I have a fear of needles and this was a walk in the park (mind you because of the titration I really didnt have a whole bunch of the rebif injected). Hardly felt the needle and it was great that I didnt actually have to do really anything. Just pinch the skin and press a button. Sure hope this is the way it stays
That's wonderful news. I'm glad that your first experience with Rebismart went well! I had a feeling it would and that you would like it.
The bad news is that as you progress through the titration period and you come on the 44 mcg dose, you will start to feel some cold and flu symptoms. The needle will also hurt more when you are on the 44 mcg dose.
The good news is that if you take Rebismart before going to bed and take a couple of paracetamol tablets before sleeping, you should be just fine. Also you do get used to it. As long as you keep alternating your injection spots and take it in the evening, you should find that you will do okay with it.
Good luck with everything and here's wishing you good health!
Welcome. Thank you for your first post and sharing your experiences. Excellent advice and input! Again, welcome! 
