Starting 6th week on tec. Was doing great until 4 days ago. Now bad pain in lower abdomen along with feeling I'm carrying around a basketball inside! Have not missed a dose, but struggling. Anybody else dealing with this? Wait until it gets better? WILL it get better? Seeing the neuro this week hopefully. Thanks. Becky
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I'm sorry! That must be so frustrating this far along when you probably thought you were in the clear (since I know I've read usually if you can past the first month or two, you're good). Let us know what your neuro says. Hopefully this passes for you soon.2001: 1st 2 relapses, "probable MS." 2007: 3rd relapse. Dx of RRMS confirmed by MS specialist. Started Cpx. (Off Cpx Feb 08-Mar 09 to start a family; twins!) Dec '09: Started Beta. Oct '13: Started Tecfidera. May '15: Considering Gilenya.
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Hi, I had exactly the same symptoms afterbstarting the 240. The pain did get pretty bad and bloating, heartburn and feeling crappy overall. I put up with it for a few weeks, but unfortunately it didnt improve. I stopped taking the tec on my own. I Finally met with my nuero and the plan was to stay off the tec until my stomach felt normal. (2 weeks,)Then restart the tec slowly, every other day, once a day, then every day, then every other day 2x a day, then as prescribed 2x a day. I am still not up to 2x a day. my stomach is mostly fine, (I do take a zantac before every dose) but I still get flushing and very itchy every day! I truly believe that taking some medication is better than nothing(which was what I was starting to think) so I am confident that this Tec is going to work out. I hope this didnt depress you, but I always like any feedback, and its good to know you are not alone. Good Luck! Dont give up or in.
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