Pregnancy
Hi there
I am recovering from a relapse (in mobile just get fatigued and weak left side amongst other symptoms) but also trying to conceive - I am not on any medication as had an allergic reaction to copaxane. My plan is to try and conceive and then once a baby has arrived go straight onto medication.
I suppose I am just asking if anyone is in a similar situation or has been in this situation? I could try meds and then wait a few years to conceive again but there is always a what if you relapse coming of meds again?
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Some drugs are known to be bad for pregnancy like Gilyena plus there is a potentional rebound if you stop taking it. Its worth talking to your dr on options. How serious have your relapses and MS progression been? Some of the stronger drugs are actually better for pregnancy from what I have read because they arent introducing chemicals that stay in your body to pass to your child. Consider some lifestyle options at the very least (My wife and I have been following OMS - overcomingms.org) and think its a great program, but there are others as well.
I just had a baby on October 31, I was diagnosed with ms in may 2015... during pregnancy you are not required to take meds, a lot are unknown what they can cause to the fetus. I take tecfidera & it actually says directly in the pamphlet to stop taking about a month before becoming pregnant, this pregnancy was a surprise & my baby was still born healthy.... I stopped taking my meds as soon as I found out.