I started by taking Gilenya (pill) until it caused blurry vision in my right eye because it caused swelling behind my retina. I found out later on from Eye Doctors that this is not uncommon if one also has diabetes, which I do. I stopped taking Gilenya
Then I started taking Tecfidera about a month ago. I had to stop taking this pill. I tolerated the upset stomach and flushing/red skin that it caused, but stopped taking it after four days when it started causing blurry vision late in the… read more
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When I was diagnosed and given treatment options, my MS neuro said, "Basically, these drugs all work the same. Choose the one with the side-effects you can live with." I chose Copaxone, primarily because it doesn't cause the flu-like symptoms of some of the others. I dislike injecting every day, but I can deal with that. I get the flu enough during the year, and don't want to feel that way every single week!
@A MyMSTeam Member I'll definitely let you know. The meds are on their way. I'm very excited and I kind of believe they'll help!
Didi you look into Naltrexone? I heard lots of people have success with it. It's not a MS drug, it's used for people with addiction problems but helps people with MS.Do a little research. I ordered some for myself. I'll let you know how it's going!
after hearing of some one else and the worsening in time 4 mounts for me. don't trust it, my doc push and push it for me to keep taking ,I stop it