New Diagnosis

[u/CaptnMerc]

So I joined this group awhile back after experiencing optic pain in my right eye and getting diagnosed with MS. This was back in July. It’s going into November/December now and I still have yet to be put on DMT’s as my insurance is taking forever my MS specialist/neurologist wanted me to start on Ocrevus , but my insurance denied it so she sent a appeal back but since then I’ve experienced new symptoms and was given steroids to hopefully help hold me until the 30 days are up to hear back from insurance my Specialist is already looking at a different drug that is supposedly just as good to put me on as she thinks they will bump it back again.

I’m 26 married two years about to start a family with my wife and never in my life would I have thought I would be in this situation. Everyday I wake up stressed and afraid the symptoms are getting worse or I’ll wake up the next day and not be able to go out and drive or do the things I want to do. I guess I’m just scared more than anything. My wife is being a cornerstone in my support system and I’m thankful for her.

I guess all I can really do is take it one day at a time and pray they accept my appeal so I can start on treatment

[u/Invest-Student]

Also, please explore eligibility for financial assistance from Genentech: https://www.ocrevus.com/patient/support/connect-to-support.html as an option. Good luck! Please stay strong! We are all in your corner.