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Grand Magnate
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Florida
Posts: 4,240
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Grand Magnate
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Florida
Posts: 4,240
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hi and welcome to NT. sorry for your dx (diagnosis).
what were the results of your LP (spinal tap). what were the O-bands?
i would start by doing lots of research on MS and the approved meds.
i've been on Copaxone for 9 yrs and have been stable. i didn't want to take the interferons because of a hx of depression (which can be made worse). so, i decided on the C. i have to take it daily but it becomes routine after a while.
my personal opinion is that meds help to decrease the progression of MS. they won't cure but only lessen. i don't believe that MS goes away but only lurks.
many people don't take meds and many do well without them.
this is a big dx to get and meds are a big choice to make.
can you get a 2nd opinion? see an MS specialist?
start to keep records on yourself. get copies of your test results and your mri's. believe me, it will come in handy down the road.
good luck. let us know how you are.
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