TTC with Multiple Sclerosis?

Question

Is there anyone out there with MS that is TTC, has already conceived, or already has children? My husband and I are TTC our first baby, and I was wanting some insight on if you had trouble conceiving, or trouble with pregnancy. Any advice and experiences would be very appreciated!

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Hi all
Wanted to say hi as I am recently diagnosed with ms. Been ttc for a few months following a mc with my first pregnancy a week before diagnosis in June 2015. Every doctor, neuro and nurse I've seen has reassured me that mc had nothing to do with ms and that it was "one of those things". Been really great to see the stories from those who have ms and are now pregnant/mums! Congrarulations and thanks for sharing. Good luck Stephanie! Would love to hear your good news when it happens too! CJ X

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I was diagnosed in 2007, TTC #2, we lost our first baby girl at 23 weeks in March.  Took almost a year to get pregnant with the 1st, but nothing to do with MS (I have irregular periods).  I have been off Tecfidera for about a year and a half now and when I was pregnant I was in remission (it was so wonderful)!!!!  But 6 weeks after having our baby I flared up bad but was put on prednisone for 20 days and am now doing ok.  Praying we get pregnant soon and for the rest of you!!!!

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I am 14 weeks pregnant with my second child. I am 39 and I was diagnosed with relapsing remitting ms on summer 2014 (but I was in my 3rd year of college when I had my first episode, undiagnosed) my first son being 1y and a half old, now almost 3. My neurologist was on board, my gyn told me that I could have stopped Tecfidera the very day I had a positive test. And so I did. I also have to say that I got pregnant the very first month I was TTC (two months for my first) so I can really say that MS doesn't affect fertility...
My symptoms are mild in general, maybe fatigue is the hardest part right now, but I am also dealing with a very active toddler boy. I wish you all the best! Be brave and find good doctors (neurologist and gyn) that make you feel well cared.

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I have successfully delivered baby girl in 2016 without any complications, pregnancy is good for overall health of mother In MS as it reduces ur flares due to low immunity. I'm not on medicine yet with MS and was not even taking during pregnancy. Pls talk to ur doc about medicines and follow there advice. I kept a close track on all my symptoms and baby development throughout pregnancy. Good luck

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Going on 3 years ttc with a break for my dx in May 2015. One ectopic and one m/c this year. I'm on Copaxone 40 mg 3x/week, and I go off it with a positive test. The first loss was ok for my MS, but after the second hormone crash I had a bit of a flare. I don't think my MS and fertility issues are related except for the fact that they are really shitty odds to happen to the same person.

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I was diagnosed in 2008. Ttc #1 now. I have been so nervous being off my medicine. On top of that I have pcos.

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We started ttc before my dx in May, took a hiatus, and are now back to ttc. Have you had your Vitamin D levels checked? Mine were tanked when I was diagnosed, and apparently they are pretty important for a healthy pregnancy.

Unfortunately, it's starting to look like the problem might not be me, so here comes another round of doctors appointments for us.

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We have been TTC for a while now! Currently waiting for AF or my BFP! I was diagnosed April 2014!

TTC with Multiple Sclerosis?

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