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I just got lab results back and they indicated that I tested positive for the JCV antibody. Is this somerhing that I should be concerned about? Also, I have read that this is a side effect of using Tecifidera. Has anyone else experienced this?

The steriods were IV. 1000 mg over a six day period. Now the problem is I cannot keep food down at all. I almost passed out at work and was sent home.

I recently had an MS attack that I was hospiatlized for 3 days with. After being on steriods, I have no energy and can hardly eat. This worries me as I feel worse after the attack than I did before. Has anyone else experienced anything like this?

I am 24 and have had MS for a year now. It feels like it is so difficult to enjoy my 20s. I am constantly too exhausted or in pain to go out anywhere. Also, I feel like my slurred speech is too embarrassing to try to meet new people. How do you enjoy your life when all you want to do is curl up and ...

Hi everyone,

I am new to the board and I got diagnosed woth MS last year. I will be starting Tecfidera after having a bad experience with Copsxone. Is there any side effects that I should expect?

I was on Copaxone 40mg for about 9 months but the bruising and scars were extremely bad. Recently, my doctor put me on Tecfidera and I am waiting for that prescription. My entire body is in constant pain. I can feel it mostly in the joints though.

I was diagnosed last year and I was in complete shock. My symptoms were slurred speech and my eyes unfocusing. Now I have trouble walking long distances and my legs are in constant pain. My neurologist says that its not caused by the MS but all other test for auto immune diseases come back negative....