how Multiple Sclerosis works/attacks the body. Also what the medication does to help. I’ve been diagnosed with it and it’s a lot to take on when info comes at you in medical jargon.

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And before anyone says – yes I know I need to speak to my doctors etc, but I just need a starting point so I can go from there.

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The nerves running through your body allow your body and brain to communicate. These nerves are protected by a fatty type covering. In MS this covering is attacked by the immune system. When the covering is damaged a variety of symptoms occur.
Check out r/multiplesclerosis and Dr boster on YouTube (he has an MS center in Ohio and is very knowledgeable), both are really helpful.
I’m in the process of being diagnosed myself, so I don’t have any experience with DMTs (disease modifying therapies) but I know that there are quite a few.
Some medications can essentially “build a bridge” over these damaged areas (watched an interview on YouTube and it allowed a woman to be able to use her legs again, absolutely amazing) and allow your brain to communicate with your body again.
What form of MS were you diagnosed with? If you don’t mind sharing. I’m suspected RRMS because my symptoms, for now, come and go.