Hello whoopdedeaux,

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

When I was diagnosed there were no Disease Modifying Drugs. By the time there was (1993 -Betaseron) I choose not to use Betaseron. To this day I have never used a Disease Modifying Drug. I have no regrets. I am 50 years old with symptoms since childhood, diagnosed at the age of 24.

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

I would never say any such thing . This disease is very individualized and each person has to do what they feel is right for them. There are no guarantees where MS is concerned. Learn all you can about MS and the treatments for it and then make an informed decision.

Best wishes