I’m new to site! Very confused. Dr suggested stopping DMT, said my MS mild but I have deficits on left side which are perm. Not sure stopping DMT right thing to do. Confused right now. Anyone out there stopped DMTs?
Erin Rush Community Admin
Hi Lusianne and welcome to the community! I am glad you found us! Please don't hesitate to discuss your concerns with your physician. He/she should be open to a frank discussion about this. Also, you can always seek a second opinion. You can read a bit about the topic of stopping DMTs here -- https://multiplesclerosis.net/living-with-ms/what-happens-when-we-stop-dmts/comment-page-1/#comments. In the end, it is your decision as to how you proceed with your treatment options. Thanks for reaching out and I hope this information helps! Best, Erin, MultipleSclerosis.net Team Member.
lightweaver Member
I am so glad I am no longer on DMT. I had awful side effects on 2 of them. That was 15 years ago.