I had my first flare 11 years ago but wasn't diagnosed. Second flare 5 years ago and MS diagnosis. Both flares were sensory with spasticity for added "fun". I researched all of the medications and decided that my MS didn't warrant treatment at that time. I have very mild MS and as long as it stays that way, I'm not taking any DMD's. I did start LDN two years ago; it got rid of my heat intolerance, which was my worst symptom. I'm doing very well.

I've never been pressured to be on a DMD and wouldn't listen anyway! I make my own decisions.

My mother has had MS since she was 22. She'll be 83 at the end of this month - she walks with a walker and has some incontinence - never took any MS drugs.

You have to make the decisions that you can live with. If doing nothing will nag at you, maybe you should take a DMD. If taking DMD's will make you miserable, maybe you shouldn't. I have no doubt that I'm doing what's right for me. If circumstances change, I'll research and reconsider.

I hope you're able to come to a conclusion that brings you peace of mind.