MS decisions - Welcome

If you are making a decision about Disease Modifying Drug treatment of your Multiple Sclerosis, this web site will be of value to you.

This site has been created with funding from the UK Department of Health as an independent source of assistance and advice. It can help you in two different ways:

First, it will help you to decide whether or not to embark on a course of treatment with Beta Interferon or Glatiramer Acetate. These are disease modifying drugs which may alter the progression of your MS
Second, it will also help you to make up your mind which of the drugs currently available would be best for you, if you do decide to go ahead

This decision aid is for you if:

You live in the United Kingdom and are eligible for NHS treatment, and
You have already been told by your medical team or consultant that you are now eligible for treatment with Disease Modifying Drugs, and
You are currently considering whether to take these drugs and deciding which drug would be best for you to take

An important long term decision

Now that you have been offered this type of treatment, there are a number of things for you to think about before you make your decision. This treatment is usually long term, and should not be embarked on without reviewing all the issues involved.

This site is not a substitute for medical advice Please remember that the information we will provide is only a guide. It is not intended to be a substitute for the medical advice you have been given so far or will be given in the future. However, it will help you to crystallise your thinking and make a careful decision in collaboration with your specialist.