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thank you for responding. If I may ask what are you taking now?

tecfidera flareup or not???

xpsychiatricmd, I think I am going to try it. Thanks. Ash3

Just a thought, I was prescribed Achtar gel injections while waiting to go on Tecfidera which I started May 15. The steroids tore my stomach up so bad I ended up with gastrinitis. Just a thought that you may want to look into. Ash3

Been there done that. It does get better with time. You are going through a lot and it is many stages that you will go through. I try to take everyday as an adventure, some days are better than others but eventually you will have more good days than bad. Stay strong and just try to go with it. Hope ...

Need suggestions for low impact exercises PLEASE!!!!!!!!!

Is anyone getting better with the fatigue? Mine has seemed to have gotten worse and I have been on it since May 15. The ms doctor recommended ritulin but I am very sensitive to meds so I do not think so. I have as well noticed sleeping patterns have changed:getting up too early waking up a lot at ni...

You go girl!!!! So now you may have some answers soon. Will be thinking of you and let us all know. Ash3

You gotta love jimmylegs. I have the dmd approach and eat,etc. all in moderation. It all can become overwhelming but each and everyone of us is different. You have to find what works best for you and having a support system and a good group of doctors helps a whole lot. Ash3

I know how you feel. I never had anxiety until I was diagnosed as well. I was on avonex but since May 15 I have been on Tecfidera. I take low dose of klonopin as needed and does seem to help however I feel it is related to the disease. I am a worrier but I have always been that way. So overtime and ...

Take charge and go to another doctor and have all of your medical information, records with you. Even your state department health center can help you. You have a wonderful support system and you need to find out what is going on. I had to do something similar to you so I fully understand. We all ar...

Been on since May 15. Bloodwork good,MRI stable and I have had every side effect there is . I am now experiencing chills that come and go. Also, at night I may wake up on fire and soaking wet. Could be that I am in menopause. Well actually I know I am. So, not everything we feel etc., could be Tecfi...

Just a thought tomorrow I will be on it for 90 days. Just went to neuro,bloodwork good,and mri stable. I have noticed with my lifestyle raising 2 teenagers and getting ready for school,etc. that if I pace myself I still get the major sinking spells but if I drink fluids and wait it out it does go aw...

Thank you for the insight. I will try it. Ash3

Any suggestions for the rash I have and very red in the face, only on the face so far. Woke up with it and been on Tecfidera since May 15. Thanks. Ash3