Late diagnosis
I have only just been diagnosed with RRMS, but I had my first symptoms almost 30 years ago. At the time I was fobbed off with an "inner ear virus" and it wasn't until a few years later when applying for life insurance that my GP told me I had "possible MS". I wasn't offered any treatments, and I don't even know what was available then.
I have been lucky in that I have only had a handful of symptoms since then, however some have lingered fo a number of years. The most recent symptoms started a couple of years ago and have forced me back to the GP and then on to my Neurology department at the local hospital. Now I finally have a diagnosis, I feel a sense of relief that it's not "just me" or "just getting old" and I can stop blaming myself for not exercising enough or not eating the right foods etc.
I now have to make the decision of which treatment to go with. I've been offered Ocrevus or Kesimpta. I'm leaning toward Ocrevus but I'm open to any advice or opinion.
I have been on Ocrevus for a year and half. So far, so good. This DMT suits me best. Definitely worth weighing up the choices. All the best.
I was paying for all sorts of 'sports injury' therapy for years. I have been pretty good at healthy eating, exercising, sleeping well etc. So although it has taken decades to be diagnosed it hasn't been a big deal and it has taken 6 months to receive any input. Not sure why it is flagged as dire yet treatment is unavailable/slow to be offered. Here to learn! Sheena