I was diagnosed in October 2016 and put on Betaseron. I had a confirmed relapse in February that lasted about 3 weeks. I did not do the steroids because I had just had them in October (I was diagnosed in the middle of a bad relapse) and I hate the way the steroids make me feel. I am now in the midst of another relapse that started just a couple of days ago.
I have an appointment for an MRI next week (6 months from my original MRI) and an appointment to see my MS specialist right after the MRI. He is just doing an MRI of my spine. I do not have lesions on my brain, just on my spine. Should I ask for him to do my brain as well with these recent relapses?
Is it normal to have this many relapses while on a dmd? Have I not been on it long enough? I am sure my MRI will give more info as to whether or not Beta has been effective. I know it sure doesn't feel that way!
I have been reading about the other dmd's out there in case my Dr wants to change, but they all seem so scary!
Sorry for all the questions! I am just trying to figure things out.
I have an appointment for an MRI next week (6 months from my original MRI) and an appointment to see my MS specialist right after the MRI. He is just doing an MRI of my spine. I do not have lesions on my brain, just on my spine. Should I ask for him to do my brain as well with these recent relapses?
Is it normal to have this many relapses while on a dmd? Have I not been on it long enough? I am sure my MRI will give more info as to whether or not Beta has been effective. I know it sure doesn't feel that way!
I have been reading about the other dmd's out there in case my Dr wants to change, but they all seem so scary!
Sorry for all the questions! I am just trying to figure things out.
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