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    Diagnosed a month ago today

    Hello everyone,
    I have to admit, I am glad that I found this site which has been extremely helpful with various topics.
    My symptoms started shortly after Mothers Day (although everything makes sense now with problems I have had for years). A week after Mother's Day I found myself in ER with a headache, dizziness, overall achy feeling. I was scared I was having a stroke or heart attack (altho I'm in my 30's and felt I was too "young" for that"). The ER doctor sent me home dehydrated and I was not happy with this and went to my primary doctor the following week who sent me for an MRI and to a Neurologist. After 2 MRI's of my brain, one on the spine and a spinal tap it was confirmed (even though it showed in the first MRI and symptoms matched).
    I have experienced fatigue for YEARS and have complained about it for years, the first time I went to ER with the same symptoms was three years ago and was diagnosed with anxiety. I have had several "diagnoses" though out the years, and was actually relieved when I got a final on the MS.
    I've been taking Tec for a week and a half and not sure how I feel about the meds, but thankfully I have amazing people in my life who have helped me get through everything. It's nice to know there is a place that others can come together.
    I look forward to speaking with all of you!

    #2
    Welcome! This is a great place for info and support. I just started Tec (rebif before that)....best of luck with it!
    dx 2002 rebif 2002-2013 Tecfidera 2013

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      #3
      Thank you so much for the kind words, and yes I am finding a lot of useful information.

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        #4
        I am taking Tecfidera as well. Not sure if its working or not. I haven't had any of the side effects yet. Been on it since the beginning of June.
        Diagnosed: May 2013
        Device: Cane
        MEDS: Tecfidera

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          #5
          I seem to be doing well with Tec as well, initially I was feeling nauseous but that has subsided.
          So I guess I hope it is doing what it's supposed to =)

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