DMT treatment strategies

There's no way to know which treatments will work best for you or how your disease will progress. Recommendations are based on several factors, including:

• Recent MS activity, including recent attack frequency, severity and recovery
• How much neurological damage you have
• The severity of lesion damage to the brain and spinal cord based on an MRI
• Drug availability and cost
• Other illnesses you have or medications you take that might interact with MS therapy
• Adverse side effects from the MS drugs
• Monitoring requirements
• Your own preferences regarding type of therapy (oral or injectable, for example)
• Wanting to conceive a child

Shared decision-making between you and your doctor is the best approach to your MS treatment plan. Once you start a DMT, it's important that you continue taking your medication as prescribed. Be sure to report new symptoms to your doctor, who will monitor your response and possibly switch your medication if needed.

Your situation is unique, and the best treatment is one tailored to your needs.