Episode 158: A Deep Dive Into MS Disease-Modifying Therapies with Dr. Scott Newsome

Disease-modifying therapies are the cornerstone of any effective MS treatment plan. But with more than 20 approved prescription medications available today, the choices can seem overwhelming.   People living with MS have questions -- Do you start out with a safe but less effective medication, or do you hit MS hard with a high-efficacy drug that may carry more risks? When is the right time to consider switching medications, and how do you have that conversation with your neurologist? Do things like other health conditions affect which disease-modifying therapy you're on? And what about aging?    My guest is Dr. Scott Newsome, an Associate Professor of Neurology, and Director of Neurosciences Consultation and Infusion Center at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Newsome also serves as the Co-Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Experimental Therapeutics Program at Johns Hopkins.  And I'm devoting this entire episode of RealTalk MS to taking a deep-dive into disease-modifying therapies with Dr. Newsome.   We'll also give you the details about two major events taking place this week -- the MSVirtual2020 conference and the Keep Moving Forward benefit celebrating the MS Movement.   We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! ECTRIMS + ACTRIMS = MSVirtual2020  :24 Don't miss Keep Moving Forward  1:08 My Interview with Dr. Scott Newsome  1:38 Share this episode  33:06 Leave a rating & review  33:26 Please Support the National MS Society COVID-19 Response Fund  34:45 SHARE THIS EPISODE OF REALTALK MS Just copy this link & paste it into your text or email:  realtalkms.com/158 ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes. Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts! Email: [email protected]: (310) 526-2283 And don't forget to join us in the RealTalk MS Facebook group! LINKS If your podcast app doesn't allow you to click on these links, you'll find them in the show notes in the RealTalk MS app or at www.RealTalkMS.com Give RealTalk MS a Rating and Review National MS Society's Ask An MS Expert Video Replay National MS Society COVID-19 Response Fund Join the RealTalk MS Facebook Group Download the RealTalk MS App for iOS Download the RealTalk MS App for Android Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 158 Hosted By: Jon Strum Guests: Dr. Scott Newsome Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, MSSociety, Tecfidera, Ocrevus, Kesimpta, Copaxone, Gilenya, RealTalkMS Privacy Policy