I agree with the good doctor, treating MS with a drug makes the most sense for me. I just wish neuros could tell which drug each individual with MS should take. I see his point about side effects but know he has never had to deal with one. If there was a test as to which DMD would work for each MS patient, that would help. I know I quit all DMDs for a spell and not from cost. I took a flier and tried an infusion and WOW.

MSF 291 DMTs Published on Apr 23, 2018
Disease modifying therapies (DMTs) – the front line in our fight against MS. Some data presented👇 by percentage:
@ Avonex decreases relapses by 30% and has no effect on brain atrophy.
@ Copaxone
Decreases relapse rates by 30%
Decreases brain atrophy by 20%
@ Aubagio Tablet
Decreases relapse rates by 30%
Decreases brain atrophy by 20%
@Gelenya
Decreases relapse rates by 60%
Decreases MRI activity by 60 to 70%
Decreases brain atrophy by 34%
Chance to improve symptoms is moderately high.
@ Tysabri:
Decreases relapse rates by 67%
Decreases MRI activity by 80%
Decreases brain atrophy by 45%
do not use this medication if you are JCV positive.
@ Tecfidera. Tablets
Decreases relapse rates by 50%
Decreases MRI activity by 50%
Decreases brain atrophy by 30% @ Rebif is Interferon beta 1a, which is also sold under the brand name of Avonex. Avonex is a slightly different formulation.
@ Ocrevus
decreases relapse rates by 80%
decreases MRI activity by 95%
decreases brain atrophy by 45%
Chance of improving symptoms is very high in RRMS.
Decreasing relapse rates should be a must when fighting MS because a relapse can be unexpectedly horrific.

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A little scared not to be on ms medications. At the same time I would like to avoid taking as much medicines as I can. Using essential oil for my headaches this week instead of taking tylenol, etc.

NO! NO! NO! MS treatment: IT IS NOT OK to avoid Multiple Sclerosis Medication. The sooner you start the less brain loss and disability you will have!