I don't take Ibuprofin, but I regularly use CBD and several essential oils (copaiba, amongst others) and herbal teas when I'm feeling "off". Definitely helps get me back on track! XX

Likewise, I've heard contradictory things from my many doctors about steroids. Personally, they take months for me to recover from (metallic taste, road rage, insomnia, etc.) so I have found homeopathic remedies that work just as well or better for me. That said, this disease is different for us all, so the challenge for each of us is finding our personal solution. All the best to you! XX

https://www.msfocusmagazine.org/Magazine/Magazi.... Here is some information on pseudoexacerbations. It sounds like this could be what is happening to you. Try looking into what causes it to happen, maybe you can prevent it.

I took Ibuprofin for about 6mths before i ever went to a doctor or found out i had MS (“found out” when i finial went to a doctor for what thought was a pinched nerve) the ibuprofin never really worked and now i can not take ibuprofin for anything. The over use in the past causes a burning feeling in my stomach.. i have learned talk to my doctor and take what they give u...

The Neurologist told me from initially being diagnosed that if present symptoms change or new symptoms arrived and either lasted longer than 3 days I was to see him and allow him determine what is taking place. If he determined that a relapse was taking place he would prescribe a steroid.

Be careful with taking Tecfidera. It can cause you to be JC virus positive. Have bloodwork done. If you're feeling a relapse coming on, you might want to be on prednisone