Hi I am newly diagnosed and have my first DMT appointment. I have taken onboard reading about different medications and read loads. One question I can’t see the answer to …Can you start your DMT treatment if you still haven’t recovered from your first episode? Sorry if this a stupid question if it is you will all know the answer hopefully.
Good question. Normally they take so long before they offer it, it doesn’t arise. Sometimes, I think, they are waiting to see if you recover to confirm it is relapsing remitting. There is a trial going on to start treatment within 14 days of diagnosis so I do not think it is seen as a problem but 5 years ago it took many months to see the neurologist and many months before starting treatment. In total about 8 months from diagnosis in my case. Probably very much a post code lottery at the moment.
Thank you for your reply, I can see from the forum that everyone’s journey is so different. I will attend the appointment and hopefully as some people have mentioned may be given time to reflect on the medication on offer and use this forum to support my decision. Regards Cazzie.