I have been on Tec 4 months and most of my side effects have subsided, but GI issues still creep up. Kefir smoothies have been the solution for me in the morning. I have never been a big breakfast person, and Tec stunted what appetite I did have. Costco sells a box of individual serving Kefir smoothies in blueberry and strawberry and they are perfect - a one serving bottle has 140 calories, 2g fat, 11g protein, probiotics and it coats my stomach. Plus I find drinking my nourishment is much easier than eating when I have no appetite and they are super portable for on-the-go. Just a tip, hope it helps someone!
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Dx'd 1998: Avonex 1999-2006, Rebif for a week or two, Copaxone 2006-13, Tecfidera July 2013 and counting! -
Kefir is good! I buy it for my boys because it's a quick and easy way to get some protein in them at breakfast time. That's a great idea for a speedy Tec breakfast!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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