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Froggie and Allthat jazz, So glad to read your posts. The meds work differently for everyone, but I love to hear how Tecfidera is working for others. I think it is especially important to hear any positive comments when you are in the midst of dealing with the side effects and adjusting to the drug....

jllandryusa, Thank you for your note. I know exactly how you feel. When I was going through the most difficult time with Tecfidera, I read and re-read all the advice on this board until I almost had everything memorized. Knowing that there are others out there on the same journey always seems to hel...

Hi everyone. I have been on Tecfidera for a little over one year now. Initially, I had extreme abdominal issues (cramping, pain, bloating, diarrhea, vomiting, etc). I also had a lot of difficulty with severe redness in the face/neck and an itchy rash on my arms. I followed Ladymac's advice and poste...

Hi--I have been on Tecfidera for about 2 months now and it is going great. If I follow the suggestions, I do not have any stomach pain. I no longer have to take Zofran or the acid refluc meds. I simply take Tecfidera with my meal. The only side effect I experience occasionally (1 a week or so) are t...

Hi! I have had success with taking two Benadryl tablets as soon as I feel the flushing coming on. My face can look like a tomato! By now, I can recognize when it is starting---my ears start to tingle and feel strange--and I pop the tablets. It prevents that red face and rash on my arms and chest. If...

Ladymac, Congratulations! This is such wonderful news. Thanks for sharing. Whoo-hoo! Your suggestions for easing stomach issues allowed me to continue taking Tecfidera. I am on week #5 and no longer have the gastro issues, all due to your suggestions. You have helped so many people with your tips an...

galadriel09- So sorry to hear that you are having a hard time. Have you tried the diet and additional meds recommended by Ladymac? I was ready to quit until I read her post and followed the advice. My doc approved the nausea med and the OTC use. It took about 2 days of following the regimen for it t...

Hi everyone. Azmsgal---hang in there. I know it is so frustrating and confusing. I am sorry that you are going through this. It is tough. I think Cchday has a very good observation about the possibility of past GI issues making it more difficult to transition to Tecfidera. Have you had other issues ...

Ash3, Thanks for the reminder to rest! I feel so excited to have more energy, but I need to remember to ease into it slowly. Aside from the stomach issues (THANK YOU LADYMAC!) I feel so much better overall. I am a few days shy from completing my first month, but the difference is really amazing. The...

Ash3,
Glad to know that you are still having success and it is working. Since you are in month 3, have you felt any changes in you feel generally? I am noticing a small increase in my stamina. Either it is the Tecfidera or I am just realizing how the Rebif really affected me with the flu like stuff.

Azmsgal I am sorry you are having such a hard time with Tecfidera. I also did Rebif and the side effects were tough to deal with. I am now trying Tecfidera and had the exact same experience as you did -waking up with excruciating stomach pain and feeling like I was going to die. I know everyone resp...

Valvy-- I think a lot of people take regular coated aspirin (not baby aspirin). I think it si 325 mg. Any brand will work. I am on week #3. If you want to read about my experience and what worked for me to get rid of stomach pain, I posted a thread called "Get rid of Tecfidera Stomach Pain"...

This is my very first post ever. I stumbled onto this site through a google search, looking for answers to stomach pain and Tecfidera. The info on the board ELIMINATED MY STOMACH PAIN. I wanted to write and share for everyone out there in pain and ready to give up. PLEASE READ ABOUT MY EXPERIENCE. I...