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Meds or Diet...Help

Hi All, I am new to this. My son ben 21 has just been diagnosed 1/12/2017. We are looking at diet v meds, I have been doing a lot of research and there seems to be a lot of people talking about diet and not taking meds. I realise diet is hard work and a big commitment. We are weary of meds because of side effects and how they seem to lower your immune system. I realise there is a balance, but he would rather try a change of diet vitamin D and a host of other supplements, probiotic, as well as good food. We have arranged a allergy test as well as a vitamin D and vitamin B testing to see if he has enough. I am also looking into leaky gut. I would love to know you thoughts and how long people have been battling this disease and what you have tried? Thanks for your help.

Hi @bensdad, First I have to say, God Bless You and thank you for being your son’s advocate...I have MS since 2002, already had a 2 yr old daughter then, I started with Avonex (not good for me) but using REBIF since 2003 until today. Check for diets like the Paleo diet; this one I don’t follow completely but use it as my guide. But I haven’t stop my meds never I don’t believe in stoping treatments! I’m more about what else I can add to my doctors treatments and to try everything. About Vit D, I’m taking 50,000 units gelcap once a week...not covered by my insurance $ but better tolerated than the cheaper options in tablet form... after 15 years with many meds my tummy is too sensitive and gel caps are the best! But VERY important that you didn’t metioned and it’s a must DO! He needs to move!!! Exercise, small weights, stretch bands, Physical Therapy or pool exercises...really anything and everything, mix and match in moderation! Avoid exaustation but exercise and stretch everyday. If he is in a wheelchair please tell him to exercise anyway he can! My story got me at the beginning of my Diagnosis to bed (I couldn’t MOVE not even turn my head) to wheelchair and until I standed up and then with a walker all of this happened in one month period by trying everything at the same time (and then I got pregnant...lol another topic) BUT today, mother of 2 teenagers, I still carry my walker and my 4 point cane with me everywhere and I use them as needed BUT I’m standing and walking and exercising! MS is unique and each one of us is different...and even day by day we can be different. Please Be Patient and Don’t Lose Faith! It’s a Big Fight But WE MSers are very strong!!! Hoping this help you... God Bless🙏🏼Your Family🙏🏼One Day At A Time🙏🏼