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Medication-Newly Diagnosed Are you on medication? If so, what's your experience please, and how soon from diagnosis did you start?

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Waseca, MN

I was planning to wait and work on diet, activity, and more natural supplements but I'm getting scared, honestly. My Dr wants me to read up on Tecfidera and Ocrevus but isn't pushing.

August 31, 2025
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A MyMSTeam Member

Thank you all. It really does help to have people with real world experience as I try to research, and I appreciate you all for taking the time to share. There is so much information, and conflicting information, that it gets overwhelming.

August 31, 2025
A MyMSTeam Member

TBH. The sooner you start the less damage that can occur and delay disability. It is alot foir a new diagnosed, and when i was diagnosed there was on,y betaseron.I went on that and mulitiple other drugs over the lifetime with this disease and went SPMS in 2022 after havibng 30 pretty good years with the MS.

August 31, 2025
MyMSTeam

Starting MS treatment early is important for managing the condition effectively. While lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are valuable components of MS management, disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) play a crucial role in preventing relapses and slowing disease progression.

The first year after diagnosis often Show Full Answer

Starting MS treatment early is important for managing the condition effectively. While lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are valuable components of MS management, disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) play a crucial role in preventing relapses and slowing disease progression.

The first year after diagnosis often involves working with your healthcare team to find the most suitable treatment option. It's normal to feel scared and uncertain during this time. If you're considering Tecfidera, here are some helpful tips for success:
• Start with a slower titration schedule under doctor supervision
• Take medication with foods containing healthy fats
• Allow 8 hours between doses
• Common side effects like flushing and stomach issues usually improve after the first month

Many MyMSTeam members share that while starting treatment can feel overwhelming, finding the right medication early helped them better manage their MS long-term.

August 31, 2025
A MyMSTeam Member

I am on Ocrevus, have been for a little while now. I call it my medical miracle, it suppresses the immune system and the disease itself. When I started I was walking with a cane. I only use my cane when I walk a lot, like a big box stores such as Walmart. I have had great success with Ocrevus.

September 10, 2025
A MyMSTeam Member

Hi, welcome to our Family. I, do not use MS Medicine. I use diet, Vitamins and herbs.

September 6, 2025

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