Since this started about three months ago, there is a chance that this is a relapse and it might get a bit better, especially after you start the Rebif.

When I was first diagnosed, my doctor told me that Rebif was very powerful and if I started to have severe symptoms, such as those affecting vision, they would use that. I took it for about five months and the shots were the easiest of any I took to date.

They might add an antidepressant at some point because MS can have depression as a symptom and interferons can have that as a side effect as well.

It sounds like your doctor is doing all of the right things so far. If you were having mobility problems that might make them want to look at the spine.

God bless you, I hope you'll feel better soon. This is a good place for support.

Hi All,
I am new to the forum, and at present am looking for some input. But that will be another post. I was reading and felt compelled to offer an option to Luke.

Luke if your doctor is going to put you on Rebif, there is a site- mslifelines. If you are not insured, they offer financial assistance programs. My son's friend also has MS and through the lifeline program, he only pays $50.00 a month for his care. They have several programs. I hope this info may be helpful to you.

thoughts are with you
RennyB

Welcome to NT! You have gotten some great advice so far and I don't have much to add, but wanted to welcome you. I know this must be hard on you and scary as well. Hang in there! We are all here to help you through this.

Thank you all for the support. I know about MSLifeLines, was introduced to them officially this week by phone call. My Rebif is paid for since I don't have any income or insurance so that is a blessing. I just started back taking Topamax 25mg for my depression per my doctor. I'm waiting for my nurse as I write this to take my first dose of Rebif, I think the first dose is 8.8 and will gradually increase.

Even though I have been diagnosed with MS, and I might have asked this before, but I've thought about it again per someone's comment, but should I have an MRI done on my spine?

Your neuro, may not have found it necessary, this time around, for your dx. Perhaps, ask, next appointment. MRI's are usually every 6 months, to a year. I'm sure they'll want to see if the Rebif is working, as it should, to slow progression.
That's been my experience, albeit Copaxone and Avonex.