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There are now 11 licensed treatments for multiple sclerosis, commonly known as DMTs (disease modifying therapies). These are available for people with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis and range from Tysabri, Lemtrada, oral therapies, to copaxone and the interferons. Speak with those living with MS to find out first hand what it is like to be on a particular treatment, or, if you have a question for an expert, check out our MS Reporters videos. DMTs are not a cure for MS, but they can have impacts on relapse rates, disease progression, MRI activity and long term brain health.

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@LisaB2

31 May 2025 13:44Last reply 31 May 2025 15:08

Explaining DMT to friends and family

Hey has anyone else had problems with friends and family understanding the treatment. I’ve spent time with my friends and family explaining the treatment and truly thought they understood. I had my first full treatment of Ocrevus yesterday and a friend has texted asking when will the treatment start...

Wakefield, United Kingdom

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@kessatx

30 May 2025 12:14Last reply 31 May 2025 00:59

2 year Trial

My ms specialist suggested a trail between 2 different treatments that should repair the damage already done. one is fda approved while the other isn't. Both will be given through monitored infusion and every step from bloodwork and mri is covered to even the gas. Of course since it's a trial there'...

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@carmenrivera

29 May 2025 23:44Last reply 31 May 2025 19:09

Relationships/marriage

Has anyone ended up getting/considered a breakup after getting diagnosed? Did anyone’s partner just stopped caring after seeing some type of improvement? In my case when I first got ny diagnosis I told my husband that if he wanted I would sign the divorce papers (I’m 28 he’s 40, Im the one who work...

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@Tianna

29 May 2025 12:37Last reply 29 May 2025 13:57

Remission and Relapses

I was diagnosed at 21, been 10 years now, I’ve been in remission for about 7 years now, and I’ve only ever had relapse while not on treatmen, so I am glad to say my treatment (Ocrevus) is working! What is the longest you guys have been in remission? I do occasionally have fears of relapses but ...

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@izzleplop

28 May 2025 18:35Last reply 29 May 2025 13:04

Blood Tests!

Hi all, had my monthly treatment yesterday and had to get my bloods tested like I do every 6 months! I ended up not having them taken due to my blood pressure and my veins not doing what they are meant to, I also have bruises all over me too 😔 I’m a bigger lady so my veins are hard to find, any t...

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@okayamy

27 May 2025 12:12Last reply 28 May 2025 01:58

Heat sensation

Hi All! New to the MS club, just diagnosed in March so this is my first post! I'm just wondering if anyone had any tips/tricks for a new sensation I've been having.. the skin on one side of my body feels "warm", even though it isn't hot to touch! MS team have said its just sensory so doesnt need ...

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@izzleplop

26 May 2025 20:07Last reply 26 May 2025 20:48

Flu on top of MS

Hey all, I currently have some kind of awful bug right now. A cough, runny nose, migraine and fever. Any tips on how to manage this better? I have a compromised immune system due to my treatment and don’t fancy battling/coping with this for however many weeks haha

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@Loulop

26 May 2025 10:11Last reply 29 May 2025 16:05

Can't take much more

Really struggling right now 😔 been hit hard with a relapse with extreme symptoms that hasnt stopped battering me since february. I can't do anything I once did that were crucial to my mental and physical health. Cyclist that can't ride, can't use my peloton, walking is just unbearable, constant ...

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@Justina12

23 May 2025 16:43Last reply 31 May 2025 11:13

Kesimpta and yellow fever vaccine

Hello! I am wondering if any else has experience around this. Quick summary, I was diagnosed last year and only started treatment this week (the nhs lost my records 🙁so it was delayed). Before starting Kesimpta I asked about any vaccines I should get and was told nothing live, but I didn’t need any...

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@lailai93

23 May 2025 09:24

First appointment since diagnosed

Soo I saw my mri for the first time and turns out I’ve got 5 lesions in my brain but not active. Then one in my neck which was big. My nuro said that’s the one that put me in hospital leading to the letter ms. He thinks the ones in my brain was from 7 years ago when I thought I had a trapped nerve. ...

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