Diagnosed yesterday. Not sure how to process it,
I was diagnosed yesterday after many MRI scans, multiple blood tests and a lumbar puncture.
I know I'm lucky to be in Australia where I have free choice of what DMT I can use, and they're either free for IV in hospital or $25 for the home auto Injectors.
I truly understand I'm lucky compared to many especially in America.
But like wtf... I have MS now, does my life change, do I have to change my routines or diet or workout more. I have gone from not caring to angry to the verge of tears, I have a good support group of friends around me thankfully but still... I have MS...
one of only around 9500 men in Australia with it ...I should buy a lottery ticket.
I'm so conflicted. The side effects of these DMTs can be crazy, but I need to do treatment and read the booklets and do research.... idk what my life means now.
side note, without much thought im thinking the monthly auto injector of Kesimpta (ofatumumab) over tysabri cuz of the jc virus risk and the increase chance for skin cancer?
then there is ocrevus vis IV at hospital every 6 months...
any advice would be wonderful because I'm completely lost.