Bring on the Heat

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Tuesday, March 18, 2008
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Ok, so this is not something you typically hear someone with MS say. However, in the case of Rebif, I wholeheartedly agree. A couple weeks ago, I mentioned that the Serono rep that called me to check in suggested that I bring the shot to body temperature to help ease the sting of the shot. And I ment...

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Brava !
AGSerra1
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 08:07 AM

Kristen - how wonderful for you , one day at a time , and in this case , one week at a time .. this is great news, glad you were able to get the sensation down ... give yourself a DQ Blizzard , and I know you will be able to handle this as well ...

Adrian

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Kristin
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 05:51 PM

Thanks for the vote of confidence. I have decided I like my butt & stomach. They don't really sting. So maybe the DQ Blizzrd will come in handy in more ways than one.

Kristin

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sue
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 10:49 PM

Hi Kristen.

Just wanted to say this. Isn't it amazing that with all the technology and advanced/educated thinking that went into the research and development to find and make this drug, you are able to take it with less pain and stress after having heated the shot site with a gel pack to heat food! Something told me you too would see the humor in this! Thanks for sharing.

If anyone else has tips for making certain treatments easier share them here with us -we'd enjoy hearing from you.

Check out our Living with MS section - tips, lifestyle changes and more to help deal with MS.

All the best, sue