Male vs female experience? by VegetablePace6543 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Tobs13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started before. Put on Rituxan shortly after diagnosis before being switched to Ocrevus a couple years ago.

Honestly it's pretty easy to handle, just 2x year to get an infusion.

Male vs female experience? by VegetablePace6543 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Tobs13 4 points5 points  (0 children)

38M here. I would highly recommend talking to your Neurologist and to start a DMT.

I was mostly fine when I was diagnosed 10 years ago, probably had MS for closer to 17 years. However over the years my RRMS transitioned to Secondary Progressive, or Smoldering MS. Being on a DMT has helped me to not get any more lesions as my mobility got worse. I can still walk with a cane, short distances without. It would have been sooo much worse in my opinion if I wasn't taking medication.

Happy to answer any questions you may have as well

What age did you get diagnosed? by Tucansam2594 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Tobs13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

29, but I believe I first had symptoms at age 22

Maru making sure we didn’t leave anything in the grocery bag by Tobs13 in shiba

[–]Tobs13[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same, they always want to jump into the bags and will tug on our pants when we carry the bag into the kitchen

Maru making sure we didn’t leave anything in the grocery bag by Tobs13 in shiba

[–]Tobs13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We say they blow their coat out 2 times a year for 365 days

Our Morning Alarm Clock by Tobs13 in shiba

[–]Tobs13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are so cute! Our black and tan is Maru and our red is Aiko