Sunday, August 25, 2013

Tecfidera was the best launch in the history of MS drug launches: More than 3,500 physicians have prescribed it. About 25% of Tecfidera patients were not on a prior therapy, while about 75% switched from a different disease-modifying MS therapy"



Tecfidera got off to a fast start in terms of the number of physicians who prescribed it and the number of patients who went on the treatment, Tony Kingsley, Biogen's executive vice president of global commercial operations, told IBD. More than 3,500 physicians have prescribed it. About 25% of Tecfidera patients were not on a prior therapy, while about 75% switched from a different disease-modifying MS therapy.

THE NUMBNESS & PAIN IN MY HANDS HAVE IMPROVED AFTER ONLY 8 DAYS OF MY BEING ON TECFIDERA

Yvonne Decellis, Columnist, MSnewsChannel.com

I just wanted to give you another Tecfidera update (sorry if I am writing in too fast and too frequently with these updates. I just want to be sure to keep you posted as to the changes as I notice them and/or have them pointed out to me.)

Tecfidera makes me almost as happy as this
I used to have major issues and/or problems with numbness  and pain in my hands as a residual side effect from one of the worst exacerbations I have ever had (in 1998). During this attack, my left hand and arm went almost completely numb (and I am left handed). I eventually lost a lot of feeling in both hands and after getting over the attack (with the help of seven 6-hour Immunoglobulin drips) I lost a significant amount of feeling in both hands, particularly in the left. All I have (or HAD) been feeling in my hands is a combination of numbness and pain.

This numbness and pain combination is something I have had to learn to live with as it significantly impacted my life (I am(/was?) left-handed). I noticed a couple of days ago that this situation has improved in my hands only 8 days into being on Tecfidera (at the starter-dose level of 120mg which is only half-strength!)

Today, my husband noticed it too and he and I tried a few "experiments" (hand exercises; having me squeeze his hand as hard as I could, having me write, etc.) and confirmed that the Tecfidera really appears to have made a significant difference. I think I may reach a point where I can get my old signature back!

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

MY TECDIFERA MIRACLES...PLUS MY SUMMER-SUN & MS!

Judy Kazakawich, Columnist, MSnewsChannel.com
I've really noticed an improvement in all aspects of my life and I've only been on tecdifera since July 3rd. I know I'm doing better because my family notices such a change as well as many comments from my friends.

For any other angels that are starting tecdifera I wish you the very best.

I've been very fortunate in that the heat doesn't bother my ms or make it worse. The books all say that heat is not good for people with ms but I guess I have to be different. I've always been a sun