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alexwilson

Lemtrada as first treatment

Hello Fellow MSers!!! I was diagnosed with RRMS in May, and I saw my neurologist for the first time yesterday to talk about treatment options. She said that since my MS is active/highly active (pending a follow up MRI scan in a couple of weeks), she would recommend Tysabri or Lemtrada. I really don't like the sound of the side effects with the Tysabri, so am thinking of hitting this thing hard and fast with Lemtrada. However, as a first treatment I don't know whether it would be best to try one of the less aggressive treatments initially. Any tips or recommendations would be greatly appreciated! I just don't want to risk starting on a tablet/injection treatment only to find that it isn't very effective for me, and actually I would have been better off starting with the Lemtrada sooner. But equally I don't want to take a chunk of time off work and go for the really aggressive treatment if it would have been better to try another one first. Basically I'm just rubbish at making decisions and am hoping that somebody can make it for me!!! :-)
@james32

Hi @alexwilson, I was also diagnosed in May after 2 relapses in 2 months and being highly active. I originally opted for tysabri but the risk of PML after testing positive for the JC virus was too much for me. For me hitting it hard is the best option as less chance of further damage being done rather than taking a less effective treatment. I'm due to to meet my neurologist and MS nurse this week to arrange pre testing and hopefully a provisional date. I'm sure you will make the right decision for you.

@Elderflower88

Hi, I am in a similar situation and saw my neurologist today and was given the same two options. They seemed to be keener on lemtrada and I knew I wanted to hit it hard so I think it sounds like the best option for me. It is difficult to have the decision in your hands but also positive that we have some kind of control I guess! Sorry im not very helpful, just my initial thoughts. I hope it goes well whichever you choose. X