Newly diagnosed as an October
I’ve been recently diagnosed with MS just started taking the dimethyl fumerate I’m on my second month. And I’m basically realizing I have to get a whole new frame of mind like digging a hole. It’s too much you know effect work is low. Just trying to figure out how to paste myself. Thank you.
- Welcome! We're glad you are here. Being newly diagnosed is a difficult time. There is a lot to learn, particularly how your specific MS will affect your body and life in general. I have talked to a lot of newly diagnosed people after the past two decades. One thing I always suggest is to give yourself grace. Be patient and allow yourself to feel all the emotions that may come up.
The first year after diagnosis can be challenges with different ups and downs. There was obviously something that led to the diagnosis and that may get better, or get worse. Keep notes to be able to share with your neurologist. If something new happens, i.e., new symptoms, don't hesitate to call your doctor's office if it sticks around for a couple of days.
I hope that the disease-modifying therapy works well for you. Keep in mind that it's not designed to make you feel better or take away symptoms, but it should hopefully slow down the disease.
Best wishes, and please let us now how you are doing as this year speeds by. - Lisa
