I am a 49 year old male living in the Pacific Northwest. In April 2008, I began to experience sensory numbness starting at the soles of my feet and spreading upward progressively. Over the course of 5 days I was numb to my sternum and in my fingertips. I was hospitalized for 3 days with a subsequent diagnosis of MS. A lesion on my spinal cord in the neck was causing the numbness. MRI's revealed multiple lesions in my brain. I was referred to a leading MS Center for a second opinion, but had to wait 2 months for an appointment. I was initially treated with IV steroids and oral steroids. The symptoms slowly subsided over a course of three weeks. I still have Lhermitte's Sign and I am beginning to experience tingling sensations in both hands. Yesterday, I had my appointment and the diagnosis was confirmed. They want me to do another round of IV steroids to check the inflammation. We reviewed drug treatment therapies and Copaxone was chosen. The process has begun for getting on the drug. Today, I received an e-mail which referred me to this website. I am familiar with using diet to treat illness, as my wife had a difficult experience with mercury toxicity over a decade ago. We ultimately had to self-diagnose and treat, which we did successfully. I am therefore a believer in the efficacy of alternative healing regimens. Now I face my own decisions about the use of drugs. Of course the Dr.'s are insistent that beginning treatment early is essential. They say I have 3 things going for me: it is RRMS; it is early detection; it is effecting sensory nerves. I am excited to see your book and look forward to reading it. I have also looked at Dr. Swank's diet. I guess I am just looking for input from people who may have experienced a situation like mine and can give me guidance regarding the decisions I face. Has anyone been helped by drug treatment specifically Copaxone? Did you experience side effects? How about doing both diet and drugs? I would appreciate any input as a new member of the club. Thanks.