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.)
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| 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!
