If it were me I would ask the neuro to sit down and explain why he is dx MS, I asked mine how sure are you and he said 100% no LP needed. Are the lesions typical to MS etc etc. IMO It does sound like it. Before I was dx and it was very quick, I had no idea, not even crossed my mind. Pain in my arm was the symptom that led to mine being dx and at that time no further symptoms (or so I thought). Try to have a think about minor insignificant stuff that my happen, like foot going to sleep, weakness in limbs etc, it may not be all at the same time and easily brushed off. I had restless leg syndrome for years and years and only now realise that it was the MS all along. I get loss of sensation in my face, nose and many other areas where when you may not notice until you scratch it or rub it and you go 'thats weird it feels odd'.
Also I think you will find that if you take out ins now after all of this you will still not be covered as you had an idea. I also agree that trying one of the injectable s first is probably the best way to start.
I am Australian so I understand our health service and system and compared to some in the USA we are very lucky.
The eye tests she is sending you for are because of the drug (although its a good thing to get done as it can affect eyes). I have just been discussing the drug with my neuro and she said the same, the drug can cause some issues with your macula (i think it was there) so they like to get a base line and then check again in approx 3 months. Any changes and they stop the drug (i believe).
If it were me I would probably go with the less aggressive injections and ask for another MRI in 6 months to assess any changes and decide then. If you have no progression this time or much less than before the drugs are doing their job.
Jo
Also I think you will find that if you take out ins now after all of this you will still not be covered as you had an idea. I also agree that trying one of the injectable s first is probably the best way to start.
I am Australian so I understand our health service and system and compared to some in the USA we are very lucky.
The eye tests she is sending you for are because of the drug (although its a good thing to get done as it can affect eyes). I have just been discussing the drug with my neuro and she said the same, the drug can cause some issues with your macula (i think it was there) so they like to get a base line and then check again in approx 3 months. Any changes and they stop the drug (i believe).
If it were me I would probably go with the less aggressive injections and ask for another MRI in 6 months to assess any changes and decide then. If you have no progression this time or much less than before the drugs are doing their job.
Jo
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