Do DMTs help with MS symptoms? And is anxiety an MS symptom?
Hi,
I have two questions i’m hoping to get some help with!
Do DMTs help existing MS symptoms? Considering ones like ocrevus, kesimpta and Tysibri. Or will they just help to prevent the relapses?
Second question - can anxiety be caused by MS? I’ve had it before off and on but it has really accelerated in the last year.
Thanks so much for any advice! 🩵
Hi 👋. DMTs have been shown to improve future outcomes. By taking a DMT it will slow progression, depending upon efficacy, and how it works for you. Some people do report an improvement of symptoms, but this could be due to multiple factors. HSCT, I think, is the only treatment to be proven to improve symptoms. Unfortunately not being given on NHS, yet! Anxiety can be a symptom of MS, but could be just something one suffers with. Getting treatment might be helpful. Definitely recommend speaking to your MS team or GP. All the best.
Anxiety can def be caused by ms or medication side effects or the uncertainty of the condition. Antidepressant and CBT are recommended. It’s part of the condition and needs managing like tithing else you will get there PROMISE here a link to help you start and you can chat to your go, neuro or nurse about meds that will help- take care of you always 🤞👍🍀✊💪