@Brainfog Yep! That sounds like MS. Why aren't they starting you on a treatment? Are they sure it is MS? Do you need a second opinion to begin a medication? DMT - Disease modifying treatment alters the course of MS. It used to be that you had 10 years most could count on disabilities ruling their lives. Today, with DMTs, that's no longer true. I'd ask again. In the meantime, let me tell you the good news... There's never been a better time to receive the diagnosis of MS. There are lots of treatment plans available so if one doesn't work for you, there is another one you can try. That's only been true for a short time. And there are plenty of new things coming down the pike. MS is a day-to-day illness. Some days are good, some aren't. Make sure you get your sleep, avoid undue stress, stay clear of sick people (increased white cell counts increases your chances of a new attack), stay out of the heat and take care of yourself. I started a blog about MS in 2013 to share my story with others like you - www.MSsymptoms.me. This will help you see what life is like with MS. Get out there a keep living. Make the most of every day and try not to worry too much about what tomorrow might bring. Do your best to do those things I mentioned and consider getting on a DMT. We are here for you if you have questions. Be well.

@Brainfog, or the real Lou ! Sorry to hear that you have this diagnosis. There's something that feels off about the advice you have been given, treatment options are normal for all newly diagnosed. It would help if you could ask what type of MS is diagnosed, because this impacts treatment paths Not sure where 'mild MS' came from, I could be wrong, but it's not a medical term.. Have you seen a specific diagnosis RRMS PPMS SPMS are the norm but it's a progressive disease so even those widely used terms are subject to debate by many. There's a book people with the diagnosis can get called 'overcoming MS' which is free from their website for people with MS, it helps with some options to get healthier with the aim of slowing disease progress If you could get some info on what type of MS and perhaps update then people here will share what they know from experience, might also be worth sharing which hospital and or healthcare trust you're in so people in the same area with the same team could advise It's alot to get to grips with so if possible prioritise what you need to find out and do.. Take it easy on yourself and as the previous comment says there is a lot that could be done to slow disease progress in medicine and lifestyle, the first step seems to be to clarify what type of MS it is then get an offer of medication if appropriate Well done finding this place and asking a good question, you're on the right track