Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate, BG-12) is a disease modifying treatment (DMT) for active relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. Tecfidera is a pill which is taken twice a day; trials have shown it reduces the number of relapses by around 50% compared to a placebo.
Read all about the pros and cons of Tecfidera MS treatment from other MSers, or get involved by asking a question.
RMDaniels 14/08/19Just diagnosed in February/March of this year & it feels like a downhill slide. I started Tecfidera shortly after dx. So far I’ve had two rounds of Solu Medrol infusions & about to start my third round for 5 days next week. I’m having another MRI Friday – I just don’t think T…
Gem7681 09/08/19Has anyone else had vision problems when exercising? I used to run a lot before my diagnosis and have just started to do so again, I am only on my second week of mediation (Tecfidera) but yesterday when I was running I find the vision in one of my eyes goes very blurry and I can barely see! 😥
LorenBaxter 07/08/19So Im new here, I guess I just had a couple questions. I got diagnosed with MS when I was 14 I used to take Tecfidera but the side effects were getting really bad so I stopped taking it a couple years ago. But I seemed to have more relapses on Tecfidera than I have in the past couple years off of…
sarahjay 07/08/19Hi all, I’m currently having my first new symptoms in a few years and am feeling very glum about it – painful muscle spasms in my right glutes & right calf, the same leg that has had some weakness & footdrop for years. I’m hoping someone can give me some hope. Is there any…
katrinaf93 28/07/19Hi all, I’m finally starting DMT!! Tecfidera on around 9th Sept. So anxious about it, completely unsure what to expect. My experience to date is finding appointments (even blood tests and chest x-ray) completely overwhelming. Home for a good cry and a sleep afterwards. Is this something IR…
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