Multiple Sclerosis Vlog: Do You Know Your Docs Treatment Style?

Do you know YOUR doctors treatment style? In this video I teach you the 6 (actually 7) most common style of treatment and sequencing medicines by MS docs. To learn which style your doc uses, start watching this vid right now!

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COMMENT with your thoughts and questions below! I look forward to reading and responding!

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NOTE: Make sure to talk to your provider before ANY treatment decision. We hope to educate, empower and energize those impacted by Multiple Sclerosis. This channel consists of a collection of formal lectures and informal video clips about MS to help education others. These videos do not provide medical advice and are for informational/educational purposes only. The videos are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen in any of our videos. They are just to help educate you about the condition guys!

[AndiPandiBee]

My neuro does Fast escalation. From my experience. Copaxone to Gilenya after one new lesson. He's the head of department. I know his team all have their own style also.

[socallynn]

Just heard some news that I find disastrous! If true, this community will be devastated. We believe in you Dr. B., always remember that!

[Martinism]

My diagnosing neurologist was a retired military doctor and hated the red tape with insurance and was aggressive with getting me on a DMD (Avonex) immediately. Very grateful.

[tracyfromwv]

Grateful that my local neuro agrees with you about hitting MS hard right out of the gate! Stop the MonSter in its tracks!

[megd]

I so wish I’d found this channel when I was first diagnosed!! After 20 years of MS running rampant, I was finally put on a slow escalation model. In retrospect, if I’d known then what I know now, I’d have insisted on a top line med (which I am finally on). Hindsight is 20/20, so I guess I have to deal with wondering how things could have been. Through much that I’ve learned on this channel, I am now much more proactive and advocate for myself much better. Thank you for all the things you’ve taught me, as well as many others. Keep up the awesome work!

QUESTION: You mentioned remyelinating and neuroprotective agents. I know these are not yet on the market; are they in process? Will we see them in trials in the next 10-20 years?

[brendapotter]

My son has two Neurologist both with different styles. One hit it hard with strong infusion. One start small and work your way up if you have a problem. We like hit it hard and fast . On Ocrevus now first MS medicine.

[EvenSoItIsWell]

Thanks Dr. B! As always a thought provoking video. Another aspect to consider is patient style. There is a lot (A LOT) of information on the inter webs that may cause us to choose a treatment style that is different from our doctors’ style. I would love to hear your thoughts on this too.

[MSVlogSupport]

Great topic 👍. Really doesn't apply to those of us who were diagnosed back when the injectables were the only ones. I will say I was lucky with my 1st neuro, very proactive and had me on Copaxone right away.

[MSandMeMedia]

Hi Dr. B another great video! My Neurologist started me on Rebif but I couldn't tolerate it, so we decided to switch to Copaxone, I did OK on that for 5 years. Then changes in my MRI started to show up so we decided to change to Aubagio, that didn't stop anything. So now I'm Ocrevus, so far there have been no changes on my MRI. My next MRI is next month (Oct), which will be my second since start Ocrevus. Ocrevus has been the easiest to take and tolerated of the treatments I've been on.

[dianabeaudreau]

Hey Dr. B you continue to amaze me. This video is by far one that interest me. I like the style of walking into my doctor and him and I both discussing any attacks, MRI results if one done. I just want to be as healthy as he can make me with this disease. But another thing is I like to have comfortable relationship too.
My family doctor and I talk about anything and everything, I treasure my relationship with him. Also the same with my urologist, we have a great relationship. To me it doesn't have to be a doctor-patient strict relationship and in fact I'd rather not.
My MS neurologist has no personality to deal with people on an even keel level. Remember its just my opinions. And once again we all have a right to speak our minds. #drbformspresident. See me speaking my mind again.

[cynthiacamilarsen]

Thank you
Dr. Aaron🤓,
~I feel like i just climbed the big mountian..of care. And then boster360 care..through the years..
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2
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4 some improments..sure..
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65..trials..to be exact...thx dr b. :)
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Its for sure there have be trials and errors.. N its been a rough road...

But u forgot one dr B.

#8!Eight!
Which id like to name number 12.. really.but I must fall in line after dr.b.
So 8 it is..lol

And thats "the boster way of care" the 360 way..i feel like we could always count on this dr.... & especially right now..its The 2019.. Way of saving all the lives in side of m.s.just steller. Who would have thought we would have options like drs. Through video.wow.

U do realize thats what ur doing right?

You continue to save our lives in side of this horrible disease every day..

I hope u truely know how important u are.. How important this village is..

Thank u dr. b for another awesome one..

N leaving no box un checked.. On any given day.. I truely appriciate.. What u are.. & what you bring to this m.s. community as a whole.

Sincerely,
Divine..🐤👣

Sorry for my lengthy absence.wow its be a time..
:*(

[susanroper]

Great video, thank you again. My specialist gives me the choice, lays out the options but asks me to decide which one I prefer, so I chose 11 years on Tysabri then when I had to come off (JCV+) I chose Lemtrada (over Mavenclad or Gilenya). Ocrevus wasn’t available at the time, but now is, and would be my next option some day maybe. I really appreciate being allowed to choose. Thanks for your brilliant videos x

[jenbunni]

My doctor did the “fast escalation model” and moved me from one drug to another and wanted my third drug to be the chemo type one. I got so scared I shit down and left and haven’t been back in three years.
I know I need to go to a new neuro, it’s been too long. These videos are helping me be less scared though.

[tammyedge]

I am in disbelief that you are leaving Ohio Health. I have been with you since 2011 when I was first Dx. I love you as my dr, I can't even think about having a new one. You are so caring, passionate about MS. I will patiently wait for news on where you are going, so maybe I can follow. I wish you the very best.

[RenEBerry.]

Part of the discussion unfortunately needs to include insurance. Not sure if neurologist would’ve hit me with Ocrevus first, but I was told insurance wouldn’t cover it. I Chose Tecfidera over Capoxone. Doc switched me to O after one new lesion.

[wellnesshearddifferently]

I think my doctor is more like you Aaron !🧐😊 (he believes that starting patients sooner with more “agressive” therapies is a better way of treating patients who have a more agressive/active form of ms

[laurajohnson]

That's me..been on copaxone for a year with attacks...haven't seen him since diagnoses ..I'm on my own here

[RSsboy]

Early high efficacy. I was told to choose between Lemtrada, Tysabri and Rituximab on the spot in early 2018 (did Rituximab). My neuro quite literally told me that he believes the other ones aren't worth the bother. Ocrevus isn't approved in Norway. My time from first clinic visit to having rituximab was 4 days. MRI was already done through my GP 2 weeks before. I was really lucky. No disease activity since.

[beckybarnes]

At my diagnosis appointment my Doctor ran through my symptoms past and present. My current level of disability and the possibility of it(disability) escalating. Then he gave me the option of Lemtrada....Ocrevus if Lemtrada wasn't tolerated and also the option of sitting back and watching. He advised against waiting and to go straight for Lemtrada because my sight has been so badly attacked.

[cyd]

OK, received the "announcement" letter today (Sept 9) from OhioHealth, dated September 1, 2019.

Listened to this video* again this morning and will discuss it with my future MS neurologist when s/he & I meet. Great that I am meeting with my MSisters tomorrow anyway & can get a plan moving!

*seems I've actually been in somewhat of a fast-escalation model treatment style anyway. Too bad my atrophied brain & I won't be seeing you, Dr B, to directly ASK about this & my next treatment steps....SAD for myself but HAPPY FOR YOU!!!
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Whatever you're doing, we know you'll give it your best & appreciate encouragement given thru OhioHealth & this video channel.
Whether your own next steps have to do with neuroprotective or remylineating agents, +/or continuing to educate, empower & energize others worldwide, go ROCK IT! 🚀

Just chillin is good for the soul too ✌ Enjoy your family while you can & TAKE CARE

P.S. I re-subscribed 👍