All four medications are given by injection. This therapy is taken three times a week. It is a short needle taken in the fatty layer just under the skin or subcutaneously.

A nurse will usually come out to your home and show you how to do the injection. This includes learning how to use an injector (the Rebiject II Autoinjector) – a device that you load the pre-filled syringe into, push a button and – voila!

Well it's no doubt easier for me to explain, than it would be for you to actually take the injection. But it was made for those who are a little squeamish when it comes to needles. You can't actually see the needle going into your skin. So I suppose it depends on you... You'll have to be the judge.

The makers of Rebif came up with a protocol - through MSLifelines - that makes starting easier and staying on the therapy more likely to happen. As I mentioned earlier, a trained nurse will teach you how to take the injection. Each step will be explained. When the nurse leaves, he or she will be just a phone call away, should any problems arise.

You will probably receive your package in the mail. It will come with complete instructions, but you should wait until the nurse shows you how, before doing the first injection. Even if you have already taken some of the other injectables. The nurse may be able to give you some tips on making your experience more comfortable.

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