@lauralou , I believe this is your first Disease Modifying Treatment (DMT), so this is a big thing for you. It's made your MS more real as you're now treating it.
Just acknowledge that you're now exerting a bit of control over the situation.
That's a reason to be positive and I'm sure your boys will understand.
 

Hey stumbler. The annoying thing is I was almost symptomless before now I feel like poo. They are 4 and 6 its very difficult.  I'll go and get different antidepressants that may help. 

@lauralou , it could be that it's all now become blatantly real. Just give yourself some time to absorb the fact that you have a medical condition and that you are now managing it.

I'm not on the drug but I'm on another injectable and I was recently diagnosed in August. I just wanted to say hi because I have a 1 year old and as you say it's so hard with young kids so hello. And at times I get depressed as well it's hard to deal with things that are out of your control.

It's funny you should say this. I'm on week 5 and was having fairly severe side effects, this stopped me sleeping or being able to function to my best at work! I've got through those but have a feeling of I can't be bothered about Christmas, in fact I've boycotted anything normal for Christmas Day (apart from presents with my daughter *22yr* in morning) then going to gym, then beach to see the baby seals, having a picnic of homemade soup, crunchy bread and some luxury pates! I was very Christmassy at work (primary school) but don't want to spend the day cooking and running around after people or having somebody else have to run around after me! I do think part of it is because I feel my life is ruled by eating and taking meds to combat side effects at the minute! I am sure you will have a lovely Christmas even if it's more low key than usual xx 

Thanks for confirming orlando it seriously feels like and losing my mind. I know laurabee it's such a horrible feeling. Knowing you have so much to be grateful for but just cry or feel like crying constantly xx

Thanks Orlando....is it safe to just stop taking tec? I can't bare it any longer. Thanks for your input:)

Only 6 weeks. I've suffered from depression in the past but this is way different! I'm a complete mess.

@lauralou , make sure you discuss this situation with your MS Nurse, so that you have an agreed way forward.

Yes orlando precisely what I'm feeling right now! You have a great Christmas too. I really appreciate someone who understands this. I will stumbler I'm living in a remote Scottish town and the neuro is 200 miles away but I'll call her tomorrow first thing.  Thanks again guys.

Hi Laura
This is my third week on Techfidera. I am extremely emotional. I cry at literally everything. X

Hey... I've been told it's not a side affect. But I've came off it now. I am relieved it's not all In my head but really feel for you its awful xxx

I am on week 5 and very emotional and teary! I have also apparently been suffering with anxiety but having an ecg next week as my hear rate keeps racing, changing rhythm and slowing right down....really strange and I have never experienced it before taking Tec x

Depression is not a side effect of tecfidera but is with some other dmds and a side effect of MS itself!

Thanks everyone you have helped me so much especially orlando. I have came off and feel a wee bit brighter.  Have a wonderful Christmas guys xx

Hey zulfihan. I've stopped taking tec. I've suffered depression in the past but this was severe. Eveyone is different.  You can always try then stop. 

If you are thinking of taking anti-depressants, it's worth noting that amitriptyline is also used for nerve pain - plus it can help you get off to sleep. In fact, it's a godsend! It's not just MS (directly) that can cause depression - my GP tells me that any chronic condition alters a person's mental state. So please don't imagine that you're in any way 'weak'. It may be a side effect but  it may just as easily be a consequence of having a long-term condition. Whatever - you don't have to put up with it!

I'm on tec and have had depression on & off since MS diagnosis (previously on copaxone) - do thing its more to do with the MS than the drugs, although some DMD's can cause depression - its part of this MS journey that I really hate...

Hi.  Anyone experienced depression and being very teary on tec? I have two small boys and feel like I can't give them a good Christmas crying all the time. I'm sure it's the meds. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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