#tecfidera - Shift.ms

20 Nov 2022 21:54Last reply 21 Nov 2022 00:45

Tecfidera and symptoms

Hi all, so I’m a bit frustrated with my neurologist, it’s 2 weeks now that I’m thanking 1 pill of tecfidera per day while I’m eating dinner. I sent a list of symptoms to my neurologist and he reply that all I have said are not from the therapy only one is, which is the nausea and to take probiotics...

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@shelbie

19 Nov 2022 06:02Last reply 19 Nov 2022 20:14

Tecfidera

Any advice on tecfidera I've been told I shouldn't be on asprin for too long (which helps the hot flushes) but now everyday I'm having really bad flushes like my skins on fire and just look like a beetroot then I become itchy on my head and arms. I make sure I eat some breakfast before taking tecfid...

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@Nazone1

17 Nov 2022 21:12

Tecfidera and Stinging thumbs

Just wondering if anyone can advise on how long it takes for Tecfidera to work? Also my finger tips (thumbs) sting when I type a text message, was windering if anyone else has experiences this and will the symptom go away?

London, United Kingdom

@JohannaB94

16 Nov 2022 18:07 Edited

Tecfidera dizziness - is anyone else experiencing that?

I'm on Tecfidera since 1 week. My only side effect so far is dizziness which gets quite severe sometimes. I didn't read dizziness that often as a side effect for Tecfidera. I was wondering if anyone else is experiencing the same and if you have any advise on how to get through it or improve it?

Leeds, UK

@VioletRose88

4 Nov 2022 21:10Last reply 15 Nov 2022 11:47

How long have people been on Tecfidera for?

Hi everyone, I had Relapsing Remitting MS since 2018 and diagnosed in early 2019. I have been on Tecfidera since March 2019 and been on it ever since so almost 4 years. What is the longest people have been on Tecfidera?

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@KatyR79

29 Apr 2019 09:04Last reply 11 Nov 2022 08:39

Possible Tecfidera side effect?

Hi all, probably only ladies for this one, I was DX back in 2005 but only just started on DMT's. I've been prescribed Tecfidera. I had flushing after my first 2 tablets, which was fine. I've now got bloating, cramps, sickness etc. Ive got a GP appointment this afternoon. However I am also bleeding,...

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@ncm22

10 Nov 2022 16:31

Tecfidera or MS and oral thrush?

Hi, I have been to the doctors today, with burning in my mouth and a coated tounge and strange taste. Doctor gave me Nystan and said if it doesn't go away, she will write to neurologist, as could be ms related or tecfidera related. Has anyone had oral thrush before ? As I have been on Tecfidera for...

@Abz671

27 Oct 2022 08:41Last reply 30 Oct 2022 20:47

Newly diagnosed - scared to start Tecfidera

I have postponed my treatment of Tecfidera for around 10 months now. I have always put excuses in my way like 'It's not the right time' and 'I can't afford time off work if I'm not well with it' but really, I think I am just scared to start it. I thought I was coping well with a new diagnosis but re...

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@Seb80

20 Feb 2020 09:29Last reply 30 Oct 2022 08:07

Late onset of Tecfidera side effects

My wife was diagnosed with RRMS in Aug 2018 and has been on Tecfidera since. Side effects have generally been occasional waves of red rashes and itching but mild compared to others. However, this week she has suffered from abdominal cramps similar to gastroenteritis. No D&V but some loss of appe...

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@CK2022

28 Oct 2022 23:22Last reply 29 Oct 2022 00:54

Tecfidera

How long does it take tecfidera to build up. Does it help to reduce tremor symptoms?

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@digitaldan

25 Oct 2022 09:12

5-HTP and Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate)

Does anyone have any experience with taking 5-HTP while on Tecfidera? I used to take 5-HTP while on previous DMT as found it helped a little with mood and speech. But after googling them (never a good ideas!) I've been unsure if it's a good idea to take it again with Tecfidera.

@Pumba3112

13 Oct 2022 18:31Last reply 19 Oct 2022 17:49

Starting Tecfidera

Hi everyone i'm receiving my first delivery of tecfidera next week and I'm quite nervous on the side effects. Does anyone have any advice to reduce the side effects as much as possible please? Or advise what to eat along with it? As i cant pin point what foods causes issues for my ms personally 🤷�...

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@hollylb10

30 Nov 2015 19:30Last reply 19 Oct 2022 10:46

Tecfidera and weight gain!

I have put on 5-6lbs since staring Tec 2 weeks ago! Has anyone else he weight gain? The thing is I haven't added anything to my diet and eat just the same as I always have ?

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@Elent

14 Oct 2022 20:52Last reply 19 Oct 2022 09:00

Changing from tecfidera to aubagio

Hello. I've been on tecfidera since diagnosis last year. But blood count is too low to be allowed to continue. Had a rough few weeks starting with tecfidera but have since been ok with minimal to no side effects. Now need to change and MS nurse has recommended aubagio. Side effects of one round of h...

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@Julianna_Gardner

13 Oct 2022 22:27

Tecfidera

Its the best treatments for myself only 2 pills per day

London, United Kingdom

@Lubylu

26 Sep 2022 21:22Last reply 13 Oct 2022 18:19

Tecfidera

I'm receiving my first delivery of tecfidera tomorrow and I'm quite nervous about the side effects. Does anyone have any advice to reduce the side effects as much as possible at the beginning? Thanks for your help.

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@Nd24

14 Sep 2022 10:30Last reply 13 Oct 2022 06:44

Wait for tecfidera

Hello I know this is hugely dependent upon location etc but I just was seeing if anyone had any indications for me? I have recently been diagnosed with rrms …. Had a previous diagnosis of cis and have been using plegridy - after the new area of damage the neurologist suggested starting on tecfidera....

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@Sparkz70

9 Oct 2022 19:52

Tecfidera - break

I've been on Tecfidera since 2018 but had a 2.5 month break due to gut issues which have cleared up. Now I'm restarting Tecfidera - half a dose which is 240mg once a day for one week to see how i get on. I take the pill with food in the evening. Four hours later, I'm waking up with a very hot head a...

@DeeC_Dublin

26 Sep 2022 14:26Last reply 3 Oct 2022 07:09

My First Year on Tecfidera - I'm a newbie!

Hi Everyone! I'm new to this space and the world of MS. I’m a 43 yr old Mum of 1 from Dublin and having suffered 2 clinical incidences in 2021 was diagnosed with RRMS Aug '21. I was prescribed Tecfidera in Sept '21 and thought I might as well try it. Like everything in our world the advice you'r...

Dublin, Ireland

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@VioletRose88

20 Sep 2022 05:10Last reply 20 Sep 2022 10:51

How long can you be on Tecfidera for?

Dear all, I've been on Tecfidera for 3 and a half years and I was wondering how long you can be on this drug for before neurology decide to take you off it?

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