Tecfidera or flare-up?

[Nico Blue]

I am on week three of Tecfidera. Two nights ago, I started noticing an area above my right knee on my inner thigh that was burning (like the feeling of someone holding a lit match next to my skin). The area has now become bigger so now the sensation is on most of my inner thigh and still only my right leg (nowhere else). This burning doesn't feel like the flushing I get from Tecfidera. When I flush, it goes away within an hour or two from when it starts. This is not going away.

Has anyone had this sensation while taking Tec? Thoughts?

[Marco]

I've been on Tecfidera for 19 months and have never had the experience. I would call your neurologist, or their nurse line, and report the symptom. The neurologist should let you know what the proper course of action is. Hopefully, the side effect will simply go away, as your body adjusts to taking Tecfidera.