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Started dmds 8 years after diagnosed hel

Hi, I have rrms, diagnosed in 2010, symptoms since 2007. I started copaxone in 2018, had MRI new lesions. So started tecfidera in February this year. I just wondered as i have not been on dmds for 8 years after being diagnosed. Whether the dmds would be less effective going forward, I know the damage that has already been done cannot be repaired. Just wondered if anyone has been in similar situation,and has any advise. Are the dmds helping with reducing relapses etc. Thanks for any advice x
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Hey, I don’t think they are less effective going forward Just because of the amount of time you haven’t been on the dmd. I was put on Dmds 2 years after my diagnosis as I hadn’t had many relapses before that time. It all depends on how effective the dmd is for you. I’m on my third dmd and waiting for an MRI and then possibly going on to my fourth. The first 2 I experienced bad reactions to so had to be taken off them, and now I’m on aubagio but I’ve had a few relapses whilst on it so isn’t very effective for me. They are there to help with reducing And slowing down the amount of relapses therefore the amount of damage Being caused. Hope this helps xx

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@jadeshelley thanks for your reply x