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GILENYA (fingolimod)
My new Neurologist wants to put me on this med. I don't no much about it i was on Avonex before but it made me really sick and by the time i felt better it was time to take another shot i have kinda a needle phobia anyway i haven't been taking anythig for awhile but i was just wondering what your thoughts were on GILENYA ??
I have been on the Ponesimod trial in UK for 2 years and it is supposed to be very similar to gilenia. I find taking an oral drug easy, have had no side effects that I am aware of and am very positive. Have not had a bad relapse since being on it apart from a bit of a wobble when I had a UTI.
It is a personal decision what drugs to take and I think that everyone has to find the right medication for them and as we all present differently what suits one person may not work for someone else. So listen to your gut instinct and be guided by this.
Best wishes
Sarah
Ps on another note. ...I recently forgot to take my Amitriptyline and Pregabalin at night and had the worst night's sleep for ages as I woke up tingling and feeling like adrenalin was rushing through me. I did not realise until the morning that I had forgotten my Meds but now feel happy that I have proved they work for me and keep my sensory symptoms at bay and help me sleep.
It is a personal decision what drugs to take and I think that everyone has to find the right medication for them and as we all present differently what suits one person may not work for someone else. So listen to your gut instinct and be guided by this.
Best wishes
Sarah
Ps on another note. ...I recently forgot to take my Amitriptyline and Pregabalin at night and had the worst night's sleep for ages as I woke up tingling and feeling like adrenalin was rushing through me. I did not realise until the morning that I had forgotten my Meds but now feel happy that I have proved they work for me and keep my sensory symptoms at bay and help me sleep.
I have been on Gilenya for 2 years. I have almost no side effects. I did hasve some hair loss in the first 6 months, but it is now back to normal. I love it!
I didn't realize that Gilenya causes fatigue because I am always fatigued due to the MS and Baclofen! I really haven't noticed any increased fatigue but after reading your post I think I will try taking it in th evening instead of the morning.
Thanks,
Deb
Thanks,
Deb
Hi Jazzy,
I have been on Gilenya for one month now. Prior to this I was on Copaxone for 2 years. Although I had no negative side effects, it didn't work at all. I suffered 2 major relapses while on it. So far,I have mixed feelings being on Gilenya. I have been suffering horrible abdominal pains, which I am told is a possible effect. My PCP has put me on Ranitidine, which settles my stomach so I feel better. I am not thrilled to be taking more meds, but it truly helps. So now everything is going well and I love not having to inject myself. Next week I will meet with my cardiologist to make sure the heart is fine.
I hope this helps :)
(((hugs)))
Deb
I have been on Gilenya for one month now. Prior to this I was on Copaxone for 2 years. Although I had no negative side effects, it didn't work at all. I suffered 2 major relapses while on it. So far,I have mixed feelings being on Gilenya. I have been suffering horrible abdominal pains, which I am told is a possible effect. My PCP has put me on Ranitidine, which settles my stomach so I feel better. I am not thrilled to be taking more meds, but it truly helps. So now everything is going well and I love not having to inject myself. Next week I will meet with my cardiologist to make sure the heart is fine.
I hope this helps :)
(((hugs)))
Deb
hi Jazzy, some people don't tolerate the interferons and the flu-like side effects very well and you sound like on of those. Fortunately we have these other choices and your neuro is great to be discussing other options with you.
There are not many Gilenya users here - sparksarah over in the UK has been in theFingolimod trials for a few years but other than her I am a t a loss right now for other users. Looking for some other groups makes sense.
Be wary of FB groups, please - quite a few of the MS groups I have observed there give only partial answers and it is hard to get a continuiing discussion going to ask questions and get answers. It seems with FB is is easy to drop in a write a sentence or two and then move on.
I would look for forums that have Gilenya users - if you need help fidning them, drop me a PM. Good luck with this decision.
There are not many Gilenya users here - sparksarah over in the UK has been in theFingolimod trials for a few years but other than her I am a t a loss right now for other users. Looking for some other groups makes sense.
Be wary of FB groups, please - quite a few of the MS groups I have observed there give only partial answers and it is hard to get a continuiing discussion going to ask questions and get answers. It seems with FB is is easy to drop in a write a sentence or two and then move on.
I would look for forums that have Gilenya users - if you need help fidning them, drop me a PM. Good luck with this decision.
I used avonex for 14 years......and still had side effects. Much milder, but there. No one had informed me definitely be well hydrated before my injection. As soon as I did that the side effects were MINIMAL. You'd think that would be in the material and not just word of mouth! Annoying. I always hated the needles too - thank heavens for my boyfriend. He didn't mind "sticking it to me!"
Now am on Tysabri. Not sure how I feel about that - 3 sessions later.
I agree you need a site that has more Gilenya users! Good luck.
Marcia
Now am on Tysabri. Not sure how I feel about that - 3 sessions later.
I agree you need a site that has more Gilenya users! Good luck.
Marcia
After more than seven years on Avonex I tried Gilenya about a year ago, hoping to put a life of needles behind me. After 19 days I stopped (and later resumed Avonex) because the side effects were dangerous for me. However, I would not discourage anyone else from taking it. Just be cautious if you have any kind of heart condition, even if it is a seemingly trivial condition.
I don't think many folks reading this forum are Gilenya users. Let me recommend you find the "Gilenya (Fingolimod) Users Support Group" on Facebook.
I don't think many folks reading this forum are Gilenya users. Let me recommend you find the "Gilenya (Fingolimod) Users Support Group" on Facebook.
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I have been on Gilenya for about a year and a half. There seems to be some common side effects. I take it in the evening as it can increase your fatigue. But taking it in the evening, it doesn't seem too bad. Several of us have experienced some hair loss (though they won't tell you it's due to the Gilenya). I've only heard about about a couple of individuals who have had the abdominal pain, but I have not experienced that. I haven't been on any other the other medications so haven't tried any of the injection medications, and I love not having to do that. It's simple to remember to take one pill at night before bed. I have stayed stable. TLC is right about the heart though, if you have any type of heart condition it is not really a good idea, even if it is a small heart murmur. It has a tendency to lower the heart rate, which is one of the reasons why they monitor you the first day, though this problem can appear 24 hours later.
hope this helps.
Wildcat2x