Hi, everyone! I'm fairly new here and have recently been definitely diagnosed with MS. Unlike most of you, I'm older - 58 - and have probably had the condition for about 12 to 15 years, untreated. My physical symptoms are mild and do not cause me too many problems. My worst symptoms so far are cognitive issues, and some of those episodes get pretty bad.

So here's my question:

I have my first appointment with a new neuro on Monday, 10/17, and he has a reputation for working with his patients. Due to the length of time I've already had this condition and the fact that I have underlying heart disease and diabetes, I'm seriously considering not taking any of the disease modifying drugs.

If you delayed or declined these drugs at first, do you regret it?

If you're on them, do you ever wish you'd never started?

If we were friends, would you tell me I'm dumb as a box of rocks and tell me that I MUST start treatment?

Please tell me what you think - I could use a little advice right now!