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@Stevewoody75

6 Jun 2022 20:14Last reply 8 Jun 2022 08:53

Stevewoody75

Tecfidera

Hi everyone. Sorry if this has been asked previously but I’m new to this page. I have today had my first delivery of Tecfidera and am due to start taking asap. I want to know what sort of food I should be eating when taking them. My problem is that I never eat breakfast but will start doing so now...
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@shelbie

2 Jun 2022 13:42Last reply 6 Jun 2022 21:06

shelbie

Tecfidera

Has anyone got any tips for burning flushing all over face arms chest. It's so unbearable used to be on copaxone and this is new to me this drug. Any advice greatful. Thanks x
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@Charlotte123

23 Dec 2017 16:40Last reply 4 Jun 2022 20:27

Charlotte123

Tecfidera Stomach Pain

Hi Guys, I’m 22 and got diagnosed with RRMS in October this year. Can anyone help me? I’m transitioning into week 3 of Tec and on Thursday I started developing the most severe and intense stomach cramps. It wakes me up in the night and I am brought to tears with how much pain I am in. Last night, I ...
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@Kevin444

12 Jun 2021 11:45Last reply 2 Jun 2022 23:35

Kevin444

Hi. New here and after a bit of help with drugs / tecfidera...

Hi all. I've recently been diagnoised with RRMS and it's been suggested I start on Tecfidera. Anyone know about or have experience with this this drug ? All very scarey ! Thanks in advance.
Horsham, United Kingdom
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@gibfish

30 May 2022 19:47 EditedLast reply 31 May 2022 19:46

gibfish

Cold turkey from Tecfidera

Well this morning may be last blue Tecfidera pill and thanks to that for keeping me safe for 6 years! But bloods getting too low I’m told to stop again and fingers crossed, bloods rise and start Kesimpta next month hopefully! Can’t say I’m feeling great dropping the pills for a month after last time...
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@gibfish

7 Aug 2017 12:39Last reply 30 May 2022 19:53

gibfish

Low lympho levels on Tecfidera

Hopefully this won't go anywhere, but last couple of tests have shown very low white bloods so a comment was made as to say i may have to come off them if it goes any lower. Then what?...... I'd be unhappy coming off as have been pleased with them, but will have to do as doc's say, if they say it, ...
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@Janem

25 May 2022 15:50 EditedLast reply 26 May 2022 08:54

Janem

Hi I'm due to start Tecfidera next week .

What dose Asprin is taken to reduce the flushing symptoms please.
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@Abz671

20 May 2022 13:30 Edited

Abz671

Tips on Tecfidera?

So I was diagnosed with RRMS in November of last year (2021) and the treatment recommended to me was Tecfidera. I have not taken any yet even though I was prescribed it a few months ago as I have been trying to finish my last year at university. I have never been good at taking any medication beca...
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@styubud

17 May 2022 16:32Last reply 17 May 2022 20:56

styubud

Just started Tecfidera!

3 years after being told I probably had MS. Excited and positive about this new phase of my life. Scared though, as I have to deal with these clowns called Sciensus who are meant to do one thing: deliver medication. Trouble is, they can't do that effectively, even after many hours on the phone an...
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@Atefeh

17 May 2016 18:14Last reply 1 May 2022 20:39

Atefeh

Tecfidera and medical marijuana thoughts

Hey guys, This is my first post I have done so far on this site, and my first day on the site period! Love this user friendly feel to this site btw, just wanted to put that out there. Ok, so I really would like to know all of your opinions (good and bad) about combining MS treatment with medical m...
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@NatalieNoor

28 Apr 2022 22:14 EditedLast reply 1 May 2022 01:02

NatalieNoor

Newly diagnosed - copaxone or tecfidera for treatment?

I’m so grateful to you all! I was recently diagnosed (early April) and have found this forum a great relief and source of support. I’m currently working out meds with a couple of neurologists… Just wondering who has tried copaxone and or tecfidera? I’ve had my first isolated symptoms (numbness and ...
Sydney, Australia
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@gibfish

16 Apr 2022 09:19

gibfish

Off and on meds (tecfidera)

As white bloods got a bit low I had to come off the meds for 4 weeks, back on from last after another blood test showed they’d picked up, but several days now of major increase in numbness and heavy legs. Has anyone experienced this going off and back on and hoping no relapse has occurred while off ...
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@Janem

10 Feb 2022 18:20 EditedLast reply 8 Mar 2022 19:18

Janem

Tecfidera

Hi just wondering how people have got on with taking Tecfidera. This has been recommended by my Neurologist
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@Honeyday

15 Feb 2022 15:32Last reply 25 Feb 2022 09:06

Honeyday

Tecfidera

Hi there can anyone tell thier experience of using Tecfidera please?thankyou lx
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@hayleighjayne

10 Feb 2022 09:26Last reply 10 Feb 2022 23:33

hayleighjayne

Tecfidera, newly diagnosed - clueless!

Hello everyone, I hope you’re all doing well! I’ve recently been diagnosed with MS, and to be honest, I’m still massively struggling to get my head around it. One day I feel okay and feel as though I’m starting to accept it, the next day I’m breaking down wondering why me🙁 I’ve had a couple of t...
Leicester, UK
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@KarenAB

30 Jan 2022 12:52Last reply 2 Feb 2022 23:44

KarenAB

Question re Tecfidera

Hi Ive started Tecfidera, now on day 22 and in wk 2 of full dose. I've been having the full range of GI symptoms and feeling really awful. Im trying to have fat and protection and take the pill in the middle of the meal but no matter what ive had problems. Im keeping food diary to understand what...
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@kays79

3 Jan 2022 17:58Last reply 5 Jan 2022 19:48

kays79

Tecfidera

Is anyone on tecfidera? I am starting week 3, and without being crude 4 days ago started having excruciating tummy pain, and loose stools, whilst having this pain I feel extremely sick and feel like I’m going to pass out, the pain is horrendous. At first I thought it was something I had eaten as wh...
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@Deser821

28 Dec 2021 22:22Last reply 29 Dec 2021 14:47

Deser821

Tecfidera or not?

Hi, I am new to this group as neuro has suggested I may wish to start tecfidera. Diagnosed at 39 with RRMS in 2017 and so far managed with OMS diet and supplements to date. Stable MRI's since diagnosis but lately felt like symptoms are progressing slightly (vision issues, muscle twitches, balance) b...
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@ash_

25 Dec 2021 16:08 EditedLast reply 29 Dec 2021 09:28

ash_

Tecfidera - immunity

Hello everyone ! I'm currently going through a horrible episode of cold and cough. I had spent the last many years without going through anything of this sort. I started my first ever DMT (tecfidera) in November this year. I've had no apparent side effects from it. But now i'm wondering if te...
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@Hlisap

20 Nov 2021 18:52Last reply 28 Dec 2021 07:40

Hlisap

Tecfidera or Ocrevus - mindfield...

I'm newly diagnosed - first MRI in Feb and 2nd one in Oct showed several new plaques - off to see MS nurse on 1st Dec - done some reading and i think im looking at Tecfidera (can get locally) or Ocrevus (out of area and likely 4+month waiting list) Any wise words anyone???
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