First week summary

Today, the Biogen nurse called me to ask me how my first week went. Yes, today is my 7th day on Tecfidera and the last day on the half dose.

So far, I've been very lucky in that the side effects that are often reported with the drug have not showed up.
I had one case where I had a mild stomach burn, but that could also have to do with the pasta and tomato sauce I had that night. Other than that, nothing: no flushing, no nausea, nothing.

Let's see of I'm as lucky starting tomorrow, as I double the dose. The Biogen nurse, which is replacing my regular nurse on vacation, told me that if I didn't have side effects the first week, it's very likely I don't get any next week. But I'm still a bit anxious because I read cases of people getting them only when doubling the dose or even a few days later.

I also discussed the aspirin taken 30 minutes before. The nurse told me that I could discontinue it if I want, since I didn't get any side effects, but I'll continue taking the low dose aspirin this week just in case. I will discontinue it the following week if I don't experience any flushing.