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Interferon beta-1b SubQ Injection Treatment Report

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15 patient evaluations for Interferon beta-1b SubQ Injection taken for the purpose of 'MS (Multiple Sclerosis)' with a perceived effectiveness rating of SlightSlightSlightSlightSlight

Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jul 14, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 16, 2012 0.3 mg every other day Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started May 01, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 09, 2012 0.3 mg every other day Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Apr 01, 2006)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 10, 2011   Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Mar 17, 1998   Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
May 29, 1995   Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Date
Oct 10, 2011
Advice & Tips
Have proof this treatment works for me with MRI. Will be starting it back up as soon as new insurance is figured out.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started May 14, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 10, 2011 0.3 mg every other day Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate NeverNeverNeverNeverNever A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Aug 12, 2009 0.3 mg every other day ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Flu like symptoms, Bruising, Injection site pain
Date
Aug 12, 2009
Advice & Tips
Give it a chance. The flu symptoms are not so bad if you take tylenol.
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Mar 01, 2003)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 22, 2011 0.3 mg every other day Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Rash or skin problems
Date
Feb 22, 2011
Advice & Tips
Use of Bio oil on all injection sites marvelous tip from my MS Betaferon Nurse. Use it nightly on affected area injection sites makes it heal quicker. Affected areas to be left for a month before using again for injections-3 weeks wasn't long enough for me. In last 3 months I've had bad skin reaction but no need for antibiotic
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Nov 25, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 27, 2010 1 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Dec 30, 2009 1 mg Daily ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Aug 26, 2008 1 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Bruising, Bruise easily
Date
Dec 27, 2010
Advice & Tips
I manage taking this because I know it is something that is going to help me.
Cost
$100-199 monthly
Date
Aug 26, 2008
Advice & Tips
Stay strong and use it like you are supposed to.
Cost
$25-49 monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Mar 07, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 12, 2010   Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Date
Oct 12, 2010
Advice & Tips
Stopped this to start LDN on 10/12/2010
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Jul 27, 2005)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 16, 2010   Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
Side effects:
Flu like symptoms, Flu like symptoms
Date
Apr 16, 2010
Advice & Tips
cellulitis at injection site
Cost
$200+ monthly
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Apr 20, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 17, 2010 0.3 mg every other day Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Aug 10, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 30, 2009 0.3 mg every other day Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Sleep problems, Injection site reaction, Feel lousy, Chills/fever, Bruising, Fever, Injection site pain, Headaches
Date
Sep 30, 2009
Advice & Tips
still only early days 6 weeks into treatment so will put up with side effects, And have marked the days on calender so that helps to remember
Cost
< $25 monthly
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