I was diagnosed three years ago and my MS neurologist is a bit of a cowboy and said, if I was okay with the risks, he wanted to put me on the last resort drug as my first drug. I went on Tysabri and my life has significantly improved. I was barely walking three years ago -- even purchasing a cane. I gave the cane away last year. I believe the Tysabri, combined with intense PT, was the best decision for me. Of course, MS is one of those diseases that affects everyone differently and the selection of DMTs is different for every patient. However, if you doctor hadn't suggested one of the big gun drugs, I would do some research on tecdifera and Tysabri as first line treatments and discuss with your doctor. It also may take some arguments with the insurance company

My husband's been on Copaxone for 16 years and he hasn't had any relapses.

I used Betaseron many years ago when first diagonsed it seemed to go well since then I have been on several other meds and am currently on Abagio

Fight for Tysabri. I found it useful as my second treatment. I was on Avonex for 15 years then noticed my walking was slow. My neurologist then wanted me on Tysabri and had to fight for it because I only had one drug during my treatment and they wanted me to have another injectable first. I also progressed to Secondary Progressive MS and they said Tysabri was not for that type of MS. I am walking and no one knows I have MS. Neurologist kept fighting and finally the insurance company gave in. Best medicine and infusions are my relaxation time. I always stressed with giving my own injection for Avonex and disliked it immensely.

You have many options other than just those 2 Go online and do your research then be your own advocate