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MS Symptoms: Chills

Chills are not a typical symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS), however, they can be a side effect of medications used to treat the condition.

  1. Medications

    • Medications that can cause chills as a side effect include Betaseron, Avonex and Rebif.

    Betaseron

    • Betaseron is administered by injection into the abdomen, buttocks, or thigh every other day. It is often taken at bedtime.

    Avonex

    • Avonex is administered by injection into the thigh or arm once a week. It is often taken at bedtime and can be taken with acetaminophen or ibuprofen to reduce side effects.

    Rebif

    • Rebif is administered by injection into the abdomen, buttocks, or thigh three times a week. It is often taken at bedtime.

    Chill-Like Symptoms

    • MS symptoms that may be mistaken for chills are tingling, numbness and tremors.

    Other Symptoms

    • Other symptoms of MS are loss of vision (either partially or completely), blurred vision, pain, sensations of electrical shock with certain movements of the head, fatigue and dizziness.

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