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Hi everyone :mrgreen: Thanks for all the great info. Ash3 - I am so happy that you found a way to tolerate the side effects of BG12 and can stick with it. I am waiting for some tests to come back and will then consider trying it again. Your story gives me hope, and hopefully if I "gear up"...

Hi Cchday, I can totally sympathize with you! I know we all want to adjust, and for those that do easily - I couldn't be happier and I am jealous of you! Lol I am wandering if previous GI issues have anything to do with how this drug is tolerated? I know it's new, but my thought is this...10 years a...

Hi micheleinva How are you feeling? Still doing good with the BG12? Thank you kindly for your reply and thank you for your inspiring post on how to deal with the stomach pain. I am seriously considering trying the Tecfidera again, my only concern is that I had that crazy pain before I stepped up to ...

Wanted to give a quick update. My last dose of BG12 was Tuesday 7/16/13 - I am still suffering the side effects, bad stomach cramping, vomiting and diarrhea. At this point, I am just trying to stay hydrated so I don't need IV fluids. I guess plenty of people have this reaction and Biogen Idec says t...

Hi! Had to stop this drug 6 days in... I couldn't take the side effects. Severe cramping and abdominal pain, sweating, constipation, nausea and vomiting, and explosive diarrhea. I never made it to the 240mg dose, but for those that have, I hear they are happy. I wish so very much I could tolerate th...

Hi all, First off, wanted to say I am so happy for those that are doing well on BG12, I wish I could be you! Dx with MS 2/11, tried Copaxone and Rebif, went off therapy for 8 months in anticipation of BG12, honestly - I thought it was too difficult to tolerate Rebif, and Copaxone gave me the heart a...