Meds???
I have been off meds for 1 year, but now I am have excruciating pain in my arms and numbness in my feet. Before I tried diet I was on techfidera, but it gave me cog fog and not much relief of symptoms. What meds is everyone on? How do you feel on them? Thanks!
@kim77 , wow, that's a pretty broad question. The thing about Disease Modifying Therapies (DMTs) is that they try and reduce the frequency and severity of future relapses. They do not address any existing damage or symptoms. Some of the more recent DMTs reset the immune system to avoid future damage that way. And, it is conceivable that existing damage can be recovered, if you have the capacity to do so.
@ stumbler thanks for your reply. I understand how the meds are there to stop or slow progression, but the side effects of techfidera made me not feel like myself. Following the Wahls Protocol diet has helped immensely, and my MRI showed diminishing lesions. All was great until now. I am feeling awful. My dr warned me that diet alone wasnt enough, but I guess I had to learn for myself. I wanted to hear of people's experiences with different meds. How are the side effects? Ocrivo or Gylenia are the two contenders for me right now.