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There are over 340,000 people living with relapsing MS who have said yes to TECFIDERA (including clinical trials and prescriptions). Learn about some of their experiences, and get tips, insights, and inspiration from their personal stories.

Life After Relapsing MS Diagnosis
Life after diagnosis

Watch 3 women with relapsing MS laugh, cry, and carry on

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Finding Unexpected Motivation with Relapsing MS
Saying yes

Watch 3 spouses and parents talk about supportive relationships

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Laughing with relapsing MS
Laughing with relapsing MS

Watch how humor helps Emily cope with an MS struggle

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Discussing Relapsing MS Care Parnters
Amy, Jill and Henry on
care partners

Hear what 3 spouses think about care partners

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Unexpected motivation
Unexpected motivation

Watch Henry talk about motivation after diagnosis

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Jaime’s TECFIDERA story
Jaime’s TECFIDERA story

Watch Jaime’s story about diagnosis and TECFIDERA

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Anne’s TECFIDERA story
Anne’s TECFIDERA story

Watch Anne’s story about diagnosis and TECFIDERA

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Living with relapsing MS
Living with relapsing MS

Find out what others living with relapsing MS have learned

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Newly diagnosed
Newly diagnosed

Watch for words of encouragement for the newly diagnosed

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MS is different for everybody
MS is different for everybody

Relapsing MS is different for everybody. Even brothers!

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Paul’s Relpsing MS Patient Journey
How Paul turns no into yes

Paul knows nothing beats saying yes to what you love

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How Katie turns no into yes
How Katie turns no into yes

Watch what happens after Katie says yes to asking for help

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How Henry turns no into yes
How Henry turns no into yes

Watch how Henry finally said yes

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Yes to making it work
Communicating with MS

Henry has found clever ways to communicate after diagnosis

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The importance of MS education
The importance of relapsing MS education

This is how learning about relapsing MS empowered Sherry 

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Yes to making it work
Yes to making it work

Check out Antonia’s experience working with relapsing MS

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Yes to making it work
Humor & perseverance

See why Megan tries to not take herself too seriously

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My happy place
My happy place

Rob says yes to his happy place despite relapsing MS

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Painting with relapsing MS
Say yes to staying creative

This painter has some tricks
up her sleeve

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Saying yes together
Saying yes together

Prepping for the week makes a big difference. Learn why!

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MS lessons
Relapsing MS lessons

Even self-sufficient people
need support

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Yes to my new goals
Yes to my new goals

Jill opened up to new goals after diagnosis 

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See the practical tips the yes team gave Pam
Pam was ready to say yes

See the practical tips the yes team gave this grandma

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Saying yes to family time
Saying yes to family time

This grandma sure knows how to plan. Check out her tips!

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Dr. Bass gives advice on partnering with your healthcare provider
Yes to meeting your doctor match

Get personal and keep track of your MS with Dr. Bass.

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She changed her career despite the fear of taking that step
Yes to trying something different

This work-at-home mom has tips on how to say yes

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4 ways to say yes to self-care
4 ways to say yes to self-care

Recognize what you must have vs what you have to have

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Saying yes to talking openly about MS
Saying yes to talking openly about MS

Communication with loved ones is key when you live with relapsing MS

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Five things to say yes to today
Finding "work-life-family" balance

Consider planning ahead and organizing

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Yes to being an empowered patient
Be your own MS advocate

Get insights from a nurse practitioner with experience in MS

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Say yes to finding courage
Say yes to a positive mindset

A shift in mindset might help

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Darla’s TECFIDERA story
Darla’s TECFIDERA story

Watch Darla’s story about diagnosis, and finding support

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Saying yes to finding the right balance
Saying yes to finding the right balance

Jonathan is a single dad who aims to not let relapsing MS define who he is

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Jill’s TECFIDERA story
Jill’s TECFIDERA story

Watch Jill stay on track with treatment with TecTrack™

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The people who appear in these videos have experience taking TECFIDERA. They may or may not be currently on TECFIDERA. They have been paid to share their stories. Individual experiences with TECFIDERA may vary. Talk to your healthcare provider to see if TECFIDERA may be right for you.

 

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Do not use Tecfidera® (dimethyl fumarate) if you have had an allergic reaction (such as welts, hives, swelling of the face, lips, mouth or tongue, or difficulty breathing) to TECFIDERA or any of its ingredients.

Before taking and while you take TECFIDERA, tell your healthcare provider about any low white blood cell counts or infections or any other medical conditions. 

What are the possible side effects of TECFIDERA?

TECFIDERA may cause serious side effects including:

  • Allergic reactions
  • PML, which is a rare brain infection that usually leads to death or severe disability.
  • Decreases in your white blood cell count. Your healthcare provider should check your white blood cell count before you take TECFIDERA and from time to time during treatment
  • Liver problems. Your healthcare provider should do blood tests to check your liver function before you start taking TECFIDERA and during treatment if needed. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any symptoms of a liver problem during treatment, including:
    • severe tiredness
    • loss of appetite
    • pain on the right side of your stomach
    • dark or brown (tea color) urine
    • yellowing of your skin or the white part of your eyes

The most common side effects of TECFIDERA include flushing and stomach problems. These can happen especially at the start of treatment and may decrease over time. Taking TECFIDERA with food may help reduce flushing. Call your healthcare provider if these symptoms bother you or do not go away. Ask your healthcare provider if taking aspirin before taking TECFIDERA may reduce flushing.

These are not all the possible side effects of TECFIDERA. Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. For more information go to dailymed.nlm.nih.gov.

Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if TECFIDERA will harm your unborn baby or if it passes into your breast milk. Also tell your healthcare provider if you are taking prescription or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements. If you take too much TECFIDERA, call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.

Please see full Prescribing Information and Patient Information.

This is not intended to replace discussions with your healthcare provider.

Indication

Tecfidera® (dimethyl fumarate) is a prescription medicine used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults.

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