@Schwalbe 

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Schwalbe

Tecfidera: what do you feel when you feel it?

Thankfully a lot of days I don't feel anything about Tecfidera working in my body, however sometimes I get pretty odd effects. I started with classic flush symptoms (red skin, feeling hot), over time they changed to an odd ensemble: - Runny nose, usually the first thing I notice and always around the same time (about 2-3pm) - I get restless and scatter brained. At the same time I don't feel present, kind of numb - or hollow? I also feel slightly dizzy and uncoordinated. All of that isn't overwhelming, usually it's relatively mild, but it's unpleasant and distracting. - Occasionally I get a bonus itchy scalp I'd be interested if anyone experiences it similarly, or how you feel when you feel it.
@Verity

I used to take Tec and recognise all the symptoms you’re experiencing, it was quite alarming for me as she flush was more of a burning sensation and really quite uncomfortable. The fuzzy brain is for me part and parcel of MS and I have suffered brain fog no matter what meds I’m on. If you get to a point where you feel you can’t tolerate the side effects or you have a relapse whilst taking the tec, you could ask to see your consultant and possibly change the dmt.

@Vixen

Hi @Schwalbe, I get the runny nose too at certain times of day. The other scatty symptoms I get too, but associate those with MS. Nothing too bad though, and no major relapses in 5 years....