Starting tecfidera!
Hi lovely people,
I wondered if you could give me some advice about what foods I should eat to help with the gastro side affects when I start taking tecfidera? I’ve been on rebid for nearly 3 years, but after a recent relapse I’ve been advised to change meds. I’m starting to get a bit anxious after reading the side effects. Could anyone put my mind at rest, your advice is very much needed.
Happy days!
Stacko
I was on Rebif for 6 years, it didn't really matter what kind of food I had as long as I took my Tec in the middle of a meal. Sometimes I would forget to take it until the end of a meal. I would go ahead and take it and then top it off with a piece of bread with butter. You will probably have some side effects for the first couple of months. The side effects are well worth the trouble after they are over with you feel free. I had trouble with diarrhea and stomach cramps, my neuro had me start taking a good probiotic and quit taking Flaxseed Oil. Both of those suggestions really helped. Some MSer's don't have any side effects, I never had a problem with flushing. I took Rebif shots for 5 years until I had skin rejection, I always felt like I was getting over the flu the next day after my shot. Potter
Thank you for your comments and advice 😊