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Have Fatigue, Shoulder Pain. MRI Shows MS. Family History Of MS. Should I Take Medication Or Shots?
I am 77 years old. White woman. MRIs diagnosed MS. Brother had it,at age 35. Spent 15 years in a nursing home Died at age 72. I am fatigued, had a shoulder pain, which comes and goes. I walk 2 to 4 miles a few days a week. Married, husband walks with me. Have a son diagnosed with MS two years ago. He is 52 and gives himself a shot daily. Doctor says it is for me to decide if I should take medication or shots??? What to do??
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Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
MS is a treatable disease, and there are excellent medications avaialble to prevent relapses.
In my opinion, interferons are the best. You can either take once a week intra muscular Avonex or thrice a week subcutaneous Rebif.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Thank you for posting your query.
MS is a treatable disease, and there are excellent medications avaialble to prevent relapses.
In my opinion, interferons are the best. You can either take once a week intra muscular Avonex or thrice a week subcutaneous Rebif.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
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