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There are now a wide range of licensed disease modifying treatments (DMT) for people with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. Although choice and improved efficacy is a positive for people with MS, it can be hard to decide which treatment is right for you. Speak to others who have faced the same decision on the Shift.ms speakeasy forum.

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@Becsum

22 Jan 2025 08:33Last reply 24 Jan 2025 23:32

Im trying to work out which DMT is suitable to me or if I should go down that route at all??? I’m new to all this so I’ll be grateful of any advice

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@Loft_FUMS

17 Feb 2024 06:02Last reply 18 Feb 2024 20:54

Newly diagnosed....which DMT

Hi everyone, newly diagnosed but have been having symptoms for 6 years. I'm am choosing a DMT and thinking Tysabri or Kesimpta. Any advice? Anyone a young mum and managing to keep this at bay for a long time?

Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

@ChiMum

12 Jan 2023 17:07Last reply 12 Jan 2023 19:30

Not sure on which DMT to choose & feeling overwhelmed

I signed up for the StarMS Trial yesterday, but I also have to choose a DMT in case I don't get the stem cell transplant (or don't get on the trial based on my test results). I am trying to decide between the 6 monthly infusion(ocrelizumab) or the monthly injection (Kesimpta/ofatumumab) I am leani...

Sheffield, UK

@chloe_tea

13 Mar 2022 19:35Last reply 16 Dec 2022 08:10

Which DMT - Newly diagnosed

Hi ! Just looking for a bit of advice or opinions on which DMT would be best or people's experience with them, and just to have a bit of a rant I suppose. I'm 29, just been diagnosed with highly active relapsing remitting MS, likely had MS for about 6 years. I've been offered Cladribine, Ocrevus, Ke...

Hamilton, United Kingdom

@Vik8

1 Sep 2022 14:43Last reply 1 Sep 2022 17:46

Which DMT? Tysabi/kesimpta

Ive just been diagnosed, i live in the UK and im awaiting being transfered over to the nhs list (i was diagnosed vis private healthcare) the neurologist i currently see has said that i shoud be offered a DMT and mentioned these ones, im not sure which i will actually be offered as need to wait and s...

@Lisa_Mills

4 Sep 2018 18:44Last reply 17 Sep 2018 15:24

What to do? To DMT or not? Which DMT?

Hi Everyone, So I've posted on here once before and haven't been very active on here since so my apologies for that and thank you to everyone that replied to me. I think I've been trying to ignore the possible (inevitable) diagnosis heading my way and trying to live life normally while I can. Howev...

@HackMyMS

12 Sep 2022 19:54 Edited

New guide for choosing DMTs

So, I see a lot of questions on this board about choosing a DMT or switching. Given that there are over 20 different options right now, it can feel a lot like cramming for the final in Your Future Is at Stake 101. The good news? The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America just launched The MSAA Tr...

@hayleighjayne

10 Feb 2022 09:26Last reply 26 Jul 2022 11:41

Tecfidera, newly diagnosed - clueless!

Hello everyone, I hope you’re all doing well! I’ve recently been diagnosed with MS, and to be honest, I’m still massively struggling to get my head around it. One day I feel okay and feel as though I’m starting to accept it, the next day I’m breaking down wondering why me🙁 I’ve had a couple of t...

Leicester, UK

@Robean

1 Oct 2019 05:23Last reply 18 Nov 2021 20:56

Am I crazy......?

To be considering starting a DMT when my MS is currently really stable and I feel well? I’ve had 1 relapse in 5 years which I have fully recovered from. I’ve always been pro treatment and always said I would start a DMT as soon as I could because everything I’ve read says the earlier the better. I...

@Mererid

7 Dec 2018 01:37Last reply 9 Sep 2021 11:57

Tecfidera/Lymphopenia fail. Next DMT?

Hi all, Seeking advice. Has anyone been taken off Tecfidera due to developing lymphopenia? If so, which DMT did you try next, and did your lymphocyte count remain stable with your next choice of treatment for RRMS? Anyone had the same adverse effect happening repeatedly despite trying differ...

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