@loribmt i have a few local family and friends, but no groups that I am connected with face to face. When I was diagnosed I had 3 active lesions, and very little bands in my CSF. I changed up my diet, started exercising, and really got connected back to my faith. Since then I’ve studied and switched up my vitamin/supplement regimen to a daily vitamin, omega 3, vitamin D3 (5000iu), and B Complex, as well as a good probiotic. I thought I was taking all the right steps. Copaxone injections were going well once I learned how to not inject into muscle (that was a hoot). The more I read, the more I wonder if I shouldn’t have started on a high efficacy DMT to start. I’m not sure how much I trust my neuro - he seems like a great guy, but I never thought to ask if he specialized in MS. He suggested Copaxone. Lately I’ve been following Dr. Aaron Boster out if Ohio, and he thinks any neuro recommending a low efficacy DMT is a red flag unless you regularly have bad side effects or are pregnant.

On top of everything, I transitioned to a role where I am now over 2 departments. I’m sure that hasn’t helped, but it’s something that I’ve wanted to do for a long time…I just wish it hadn’t all happened at once. I went from running half marathons, to wondering if I’m going to make it to my 20th anniversary in May.