Hi Lindakaye... sorry to hear about your dx. I can still clearly remember the day I got mine. My neuro was going out of town and didn't want me to wait so he called me at home and told me. I saw him a week later and he gave me kits for all of the drugs. I asked his opinion and he said it was entirely up to me. He wanted me to educate myself about all of them and choose the one that I would be most comfortable with. I chose Rebif.

I have been on Rebif for almost 3 years and I will be completely honest with you... I have not gotten used to the shots, I still hate them and and dread my shot days. I hope that doesn't scare you, but I want to be honest.

However, my first follow up MRI after starting Rebif showed that my lesions were less prominent. I went 2 1/2 years without a relapse.

The side effects (flu like symptoms) only lasted about the first 6 months. I would pre-medicated with Aleve or Tylenol and that would take the edge off. I no longer have to do that. My biggest complaint is that the medication burns.

Everyone had really good suggestions. I hope you will feel some comfort in knowing that you are not alone. This is a great place for support and information.