Why BOTHER taking MS Medicines?

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I was diagnosed with MS in 2011 and I've been taking Avonex since then. My condition is stable, 12 years with no relapses.

PPMS. I quit everything: appointments, MRIs, blood samples, treatments. I feel so free now and I'm happier than ever. My illness, my choice. I know my destination, I don't need to be reminded the path will be tough.

Thanks! 🎉 I was diagnosed three weeks ago, after my first really big attack. I had some smaller before, but nobody ever thought it could be ms. Having the appointment with my neurologist at the end of this week. I want to hit hard and early. ❤

It's wonderful that these disease-modifying therapies exist, however, the elephant in the room is the cost. The pricing on these therapies is obscenely expensive, with the most recommended therapies costing several thousand per month out of pocket after discounts and insurance coverage. According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, as of February 2022, the median annual price of a brand-name disease-modifying therapy was close to $94,000 a year.

I have had MS for 15 years now and I have tried 3 different DMTS with horrendous side effects. I don’t and won’t try anymore. I’m too scared. It was so bad that it was worse than anything MS had affected me so far. I have been doing diet, exercise and cannabis. I haven’t had a bad attack in years.

Thanks Dr. B - When I started Ocrevus just over a year ago, I felt my symptoms go silent about 3 months after the first infusions. Very thankful for these new DMTs and upcoming BTK inhibitors. I'm hoping to make the switch to reconstitute my immune system. I had a cold last week that lingered for a week (first time sick on Ocrevus), yet my wife fully recovered in 3 days. Before Ocrevus I was rarely sick, but I'd recover very quickly if I did get sick. That's been my only downside to Ocrevus so far and I will be even more vigilant in trying to dodge covid and the flu going forward.

Thank you Dr Boster awesome informative video - I definitely agree we need the hug and the DMT! Hug back 🔥🔥❤️‍🔥🔥🔥

Cool video my friend. I’ve had MS for 8 years. This video is awesome for ppl who’ve had MS for a while and very good for explaining things to ppl just dx! Thank you for helping us 🫶

The earlier you start a DMD the better. It’s like putting on your armor- in a life long battle. 🤘🏻💪🏻 28 years of armor wearing- MS ass kickin and going. Preach it Doc! #SharingisCaring

I hope one day you'll make a video to talk about autonomic dysfunction. Everything I read says it's not common in MS but my very first REALLY bad relapse was when lesions formed on my pons. A whole host of things began at that time; swallowing difficulties, heart rhythm problems, BP irregularity, neurogenic bladder and bowel, and digestion problems (slow motility and slow emptying). As I've aged, these things have all slowly gotten worse. I had autonomic testing and it didn't show severe disability, but it has really slowed me down. I'd love to hear you talk about this subject.

“Go hang out with your three kids.” 😂 That is so true I have two kids and believe me they motivate me for my vasectomy next week.

I just love how you unexpectedly "insert" some really funny comments in the middle of your monologue, AND doing it with a straight face?!? 🤣🤣🤣🤭 so witty! 🤣

Hi doctor! I did give you thumb up and I do subscribe. But 5:40 was a bit worrying. I’m from Sweden and Was diagnosed with MS earlier this year at 44 years old. I’ve probably had ms for at least 14 years without knowing it, because that’s when I know half of my face got really numb and I didn’t bother to go to the doctor to look it up. So I’ve been told that i have more than 40 lesions in my brain and the medicine I’ve been given is Rituximab infusion. I’ve taken it twice this year. However what you say in 5:40 is not very hopeful in my case, but I’m thriving and I hope I can be the exception to what research shows. I’ll have faith in God 😊🙏 Thanks a lot for your content and wor

I have watched most of your videos. While they’re all fantastic, I found this one most helpful. I’m untreated due to horrible life circumstances beyond my control. I’ve been convincing myself that I don’t need a DMT. This explained why I actually do. I still can’t take it until I’m settled again but this really helped me. Much appreciated ❤

I'm 23 years old, your videos help me a great deal. I'm on Kesimpta, i was on Aubagio before this. I need a cane nowadays, i have a combination of bladder issues, retention & overactivity. I struggle to hold myself up & walk places a great deal. I wasn't like this before Aubagio, the leg attacks were old, I thought I healed and it creeped back onto me and hasn't left for over a year now. I feel tired all the time, I thought with "RRMS", there'd be more remission in the remitting nature of the name. What a scam. I'm very disappointed with this new life I must lead. God is a jokester.

Yep! I find myself asking the same question. I have PPMS. I was told to go on Ocrevus. I asked, "will this reverse my symptoms?", answer NO! Since it will not reverse my symptoms, my career is over, my fitness goals are over. Not that I am giving up, I am setting new goals. But I am realistic, things that I have studied for and trained for years are no longer possible. Example, years of education and a degree are now worthless. I used to be an avid hiker, training to hike the AT (Appalachian Trail). That dream is now dead. I guess the only point in taking medication is to stay out of a wheelchair. But most of these drugs have dangerous side effects. With all due respect, how am I winning? I have PPMS. I have attacks 24 -7.

After many years with PPMS my Dr. Is finally suggesting a treatment medication. Wish I had started treatment 5 years ago when I was barely effected. 🙏

A very important message, and incredibly well explained. Thank you Dr. Boster!

Tnx for the info, I was dx in 2016 with PPMS - I'm on Ocrevus infusions and Fampyra but I use a plethora of herbal remedies as well - doing well, 2 flares due to Covid but I'm doing ok and returned to baseline quite quickly do, best wishes everyone, stay positive 🌻