When do the weekly Avonex injections stop? Are DMDs for life?
I've been self-injecting Avonex for 16 years (dx 20 years ago; no DMDs back then; Betaseron lottery only). I saw my neuro today (f/u MRI will be on Monday) but I asked if Avonex usage is for life? He said well until the sixties.
I suppose I know that MS progresses and nothing stops progression. Avonex does have some neuro-protection properties, but I guess I have 18 years to keep poking (will turn age 65 in 18 years). Praying that my MRIs continue to be stable, my exams display little progression, and my bloodwork remains good.
But, when does it end? What have you been told? Tell me something I don't know. . .
I've been self-injecting Avonex for 16 years (dx 20 years ago; no DMDs back then; Betaseron lottery only). I saw my neuro today (f/u MRI will be on Monday) but I asked if Avonex usage is for life? He said well until the sixties.
I suppose I know that MS progresses and nothing stops progression. Avonex does have some neuro-protection properties, but I guess I have 18 years to keep poking (will turn age 65 in 18 years). Praying that my MRIs continue to be stable, my exams display little progression, and my bloodwork remains good.
But, when does it end? What have you been told? Tell me something I don't know. . .
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