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I just got my results from first MRI after 6 months of being on Tecfidera. NO NEW LESIONS and several of them are SMALLER!!!! Such wonderful news.

Just to update- my primary physician said my blood test came back indicating my testosterone level is on the high side of normal for a female, so he's prescribing something to lower that level a bit. Hopefully that will correct my hair loss issue. My thyroid was "perfect" he said, and B12 ...

Thanks so much, Anonymoose...I just made an appointment with my primary physician...hopefully we'll figure it out next week. I will keep the forum informed!

Just to update, I emailed my MS Specialist and he said "It should not be from the Tecfidera." So I guess you're off the hook for now, little Teccy!!! I was told to see my internist.

I have been experiencing a major increase in the amount of hair that I naturally lose from washing hair/brushing hair. It started a few weeks ago but seems to be gradually getting worse. My thyroid levels are good and haven't had any crazy changes...so I'm assuming this is a side effect of Tecfidera...

Update: I think the medication might have played a part in my ovulating late this month, which explains why I am 9 days late (definitely not pregnant). I haven't asked my doctor what his thoughts are about it yet.

I've tried to stick with wine when having any alcohol at all. I'm 3 weeks in to my Tecfidera treatment and before starting, my doctor advised I should only have one glass of wine a week. I definitely have at least 2 a week, but I assume he knew I would. ;) I do not skip dosage. My understanding is, ...

I've been on Tecfidera for 20 days now, and my period is 6 days late, currently. I haven't been this late starting possibly ever. I'm definitely assuming the delay is due to the medication, especially since I have only gotten negatives on the couple of PT's I've taken. My husband and I are trying to...

Hi Stephledo, thank you for sharing your Tecfidera story thus far! I just want to echo your sentiments. I too, read a bunch of scary stuff posted by the unfortunate ones who suffered horrible reactions with Tecfidera (and if anyone whom I just described is reading this, I am so sorry you had those s...

Wow, thanks everybody!! I'm overwhelmed by such quick and informative responses. My husband and I are starting a Paleo diet, we bought Dr. Wahl's book and have started reading that. We are pretty healthy, we have always enjoyed trying to eat healthy (although I'm guilty of having a bit of a sugar ad...

Hello! I'm Angie. I'm 36 years old, I've been married 9 years and have no children. In fact, my husband and I have had fertility issues for 7 years. We're gearing up to see a new Reproductive Endocrinologist at the end of June. I am one month in to my diagnosis and I feel nothing but blessed and tha...