Dec 29 2008
To Med or Not to Med…That is the Question
Two weeks later, I am again sitting in my neurologist’s office, awaiting the news of what is hopefully, my final tests. At least for a while.
He and the PA come in, and tell me my tests came back normal. No Vitamin B12 deficiency; no optic neuritis. I am pleased, but I also realize this means I do indeed have CIS.
Then the battle of the meds starts. My doctor really wants me to start the medication my first neurologist suggested. I listen patiently to all he has to say, but I know my mind is already made up. When he is done speaking, I tell him my thoughts on the subject. How I would much rather look into holistic treatments, how the idea of injecting myself three times a week and being sick as a result for as long as I take the medication does not sit well with me. I tell him about all the awful reviews of the medication I have read on the forums online. I ask if there is an oral medication in the works.
The bottom line? He strongly believes I should take the medication, to help prevent my possibly advancing to full-blown MS. My response? I’m not a fool; if this were a matter of life or death, or my not ever being able to walk again, I would take the medication in a heartbeat. He sees I am adamant, so we come to something of an agreement.
