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Thanks everyone My appointment was moved to mid-November so I have time to get these done. I think my pcp knows what tests I need but she's not a neurologist so I figure it doesn't hurt to ask.

I'm having my annual physical on Friday. What bloodwork should I ask for in addition to Vit. D and B, bloodwork for inflammation, lipids etc.?

Thought this might be of interest to those of us curious about Dr. Jelinek's work. These are day-long sessions in New York, LA, and Boston. I feel very lucky to live near Boston!:

https://overcomingms.org

Also, if anyone here can speak to following his protocol, please do!

Hi Kristin -- I was so sorry to read your post. Your symptoms sound scary and waiting for a MS (or any other!) diagnosis is so stressful. You doctor sounds like he is being very thorough and that's a good thing. The lumbar puncture was something I was really scared of, but it was really not bad at a...

Thanks for all responses everyone. I started Copaxone yesterday. The injection was nothing; for once I'm happy to have some body fat! lol. I'm working my way to eating the Wahls way, starting with green smoothies while cutting back on refined sugar and carbs. Also, my activity plan includes Pilates,...

I'm assembling my arsenal with which to stave off MS and have added therapeutic riding to it. I'm so excited. The technical term for horse therapist is hippotherapy and you can't believe how many barns are now offering this. Here's a clip from one: MS: Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies: This ...

kw202: I haven't checked in to this thread for a while. Thanks for your insights. I'm starting on Copaxone soon and am cleaning up my diet in stages. Refined carbs and sugars are first to go!

Would someone explain these acronyms and ... what you are talking about to those of us in the states? Thanks in advance!

Thank you ElliotB -- I'm definitely thinking about the preventative possibility of taking Copaxone. Why is it the only drug you will take and how do you manage injection site issues? Thanks again!

I'm thinking about starting Copaxone when I have a hx of very very few symptoms. I'm not averse to Western medicine, but in the case of my MS I'm reading The Wahls Protocol and have seen Dr. Terry Wahls' YouTube and other videos. IMO, worth a look before you decide what to do. Also, I take D3, Fish ...

I realize this could be on the drugs board, but my question is more general, not specific to one medication. I had optic neuritis 7 years ago. I was not diagnosed at that time, was not tested, the ON resolved and I didn't think about it. With a couple of *minor* exceptions (numb foot), I have been a...

I've just ordered Overcoming MS! Yes, I was/am aware that Dr. Wahls was receiving DMTs while changing her eating, etc. I find her eating recommendations to be in agreement with mine, and I do believe that eating as she does and using supplements mitigates inflammation. I look forward to reading what...

Thank you for the informative post, kw202. I'm actually following the Wahls protocol and will begin taking Copaxone in about a month (doc has to push it through insurance, which his insurance person states will be easy). He gave me a choice of starting the meds or going w/ the diet and other lifesty...

Thanks Scott1. As many predicted, my neuro gave me a lot of Big Pharma SWAG and recommended Copaxone. At the same time, I'm reading Terry Wahls' boo,k The Wahls Protocol, which makes *big* sense to me! I'm surprised I don't see that book all over MS websites/message boards! Her story on YouTube and ...

Thank you Scott1. To what do you attribute your recovery w/out drugs? Diet, supplements, other lifestyle choices? I'd love to know. Many thanks!