Hi guys,
I was diagnosed about a month ago after experiencing my second relapse. The first one left the medical system confused.
My neurologist did not really explain to me what MS was. He directed me the ms society's website and wrote a list of 4 medications on a peice of paper for me to chose from and sent me on my way.
Needless to say I was frightened and confused. So in a month's time while still recovering from my moderate relapse and working I stumbled upon overcomingms.com and the book Multiple Sclerosis: A Self-Help Guide to Its Management. I have also found myself watching videos of Dr.John MacDougall... all 3 of these resources have given me a lot of comfort and have pointed to disease management through primarily diet, exercise and supplementation. I have started following the diet outlined by overcoming ms and have introduced a variety of supplements into my diet feeling optimistic, dare I say confident that they will help me.
yesterday I had my follow up appointment with the neurologist and he refused to acknowledge any validity to this method. He is pushing very hard for me to get on medication ASAP. My issue is that I am struggling to get a clear idea of what I can expect from them. I have also watched videos citing studies that show some of these meds can also make progression worse.
i don't believe everything I read or hear, but there are studies cited and thorough scientific explanations in the things I have been reading/watching. My neurologist gave me the names of 4 drugs and told me to pick for myself because they all have a similar, statistically low success rate (in his words).
i would love to hear the perspective from others who have been managing this disease.
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I was diagnosed about a month ago after experiencing my second relapse. The first one left the medical system confused.
My neurologist did not really explain to me what MS was. He directed me the ms society's website and wrote a list of 4 medications on a peice of paper for me to chose from and sent me on my way.
Needless to say I was frightened and confused. So in a month's time while still recovering from my moderate relapse and working I stumbled upon overcomingms.com and the book Multiple Sclerosis: A Self-Help Guide to Its Management. I have also found myself watching videos of Dr.John MacDougall... all 3 of these resources have given me a lot of comfort and have pointed to disease management through primarily diet, exercise and supplementation. I have started following the diet outlined by overcoming ms and have introduced a variety of supplements into my diet feeling optimistic, dare I say confident that they will help me.
yesterday I had my follow up appointment with the neurologist and he refused to acknowledge any validity to this method. He is pushing very hard for me to get on medication ASAP. My issue is that I am struggling to get a clear idea of what I can expect from them. I have also watched videos citing studies that show some of these meds can also make progression worse.
i don't believe everything I read or hear, but there are studies cited and thorough scientific explanations in the things I have been reading/watching. My neurologist gave me the names of 4 drugs and told me to pick for myself because they all have a similar, statistically low success rate (in his words).
i would love to hear the perspective from others who have been managing this disease.
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