Decrease Of Lesions

[Lew77]

Hello Everyone:

I was just recently diagnosed with MS. I was given the packages last week to review a choose my med of chose. I've been researching and reviewing others responses. I've noticed that most people are concerned about the side effects (which I am as well) however, what about the effectiveness. Has anyone noticed if any of these medicines are slowing the progression of these lesions? When diagnosed last week I had 24 lesions. I'm praying to stop the progression.

[sllowe]

Hi there,

I'm on Rebif and I do well with it. Like mentioned, you really can't go wrong with your choice, and good thing is, if you find the one you pick untolerable (physically or routine), you can always switch.

Some Docs have a preference on meds based on their patients experiences, so if your doctor treats a lot of MSers he/she may have some thoughts in that regard. Don't feel bad to just ask.

Also do consider the dosing schedule - it's important. If you are the type to stick to an everydayer then Copaxone is an option. The others are everyother day basically (Rebif 3 x's weekly and Betaseron) and once weekly intramuscular, Avonex.

Spill your worse fears and confusion about it all, and we'll be more than happy to help you out w/your thoughts!

Welcome! And, nice to meet you,
Shell

[Lulu54]

Hi Lew and Welcome to this community.

As for which DMD over the other - my neuro equates it to the Pepsi vs Coke challenge.  They are both colas and both drinks and it all comes down to personal preference.

the same with the DMD's  - they are basically the same when it comes to effectiveness.  

I like the following site for new people to view to help to understand the differences in these drugs....

http://www.msdecisions.org.uk/

You don't have to be British to use it.

Good luck in deciding and welcome again. I hope we will see you around.

Lulu

[Zacksmomi]

Hello and welcome to the wonderful world of this very MySterious disease.
One place you can do some reading about lesions here on the forum is in the Health Pages on the top right of the forum.  
All I do know for sure is that EVERY case of MS is different and the pattern is there is no pattern at all.

I think which DMD (disease modifying drug) you use is going to depend on how your body reacts to them.  I myself have tried 3 different DMD's and am still trying to work out which on is best for me.  Some people find the DMD they chose the first works great for them.  

Wishing you all the best
D