Started Tecfidera

Well, yesterday I started my new medication. I will be on a gradual increase of dosage so my body can get used to the meds. I have started with one dose in the morning of 120mg and by the end of week 4 I will be on 2 doses of 240 mg, one in the am and one in the pm. My body didn't wait to show side effects. 4 hours of taking my first dose I experienced major flushing and redness of my face. My ears burned like I have never felt before. It was crazy! Today it did the same thing. Luckily, it last for about an hour and I return to normal. This side effect is the most common for those starting the medication and will hopefully decrease over time. No guarantees, but here's to hoping. I am praying and crossing my fingers that all will go well with this new medication because I sure do miss my other. This Christmas holiday has been pretty stress free and I am enjoying my new house and my old Christmas decorations in my new space. Shopping is done and so I get to sit back and hopefully enjoy this new ride with new medication. Merry Christmas!!