Is anyone here from New Jersey? I’d love to connect with others nearby who understand MS life.

I've had a new pain in my right arm for over 24 hours now, I have rang 111, and they were absolutely useless (shocker) told me to go see a pharmacist knowing full well they aren't licensed to do anything for me because of my kesimpta, I'm just tired of being passed around from pillar to post and tol...

Is ocrevus making people's hair fall out ?

So I have my ocrevus infusion on Tuesday this week thankfully, and the crap gap this time has hit me hard. Like real hard. My problem is other people. My sister invited me out for coffee this Sunday, and my partner asked if I wanted to go to a big exhibition show outside tomorrow. Yet both people I...

Hi I’m looking to make local friends in strood/Rochester (Kent) Also is there any local Ms groups? Thank you in advance 😊

Hey everyone. I've just been diagnosed with RRMS. I had one episode of optic neuritis in November 2025, which led to numerous scans and a lumbar puncture, with my diagnosis being given on 3rd July. I have one area of demyelination on my brain, and one on my spine - neither of which were accompanied ...

Just a question that's been on my mind 🤔 How do those of you with MS who live in hot countries manage your day to day life? Does the heat make your symptoms worse or have you found ways to adapt? Love to hear your experiences, routines and any tips that help you cope.

Hi first post - very recently diagnosed consultants comments whilst in hospital were ‘I think this has been going on for a very long time’ at the time I didn’t know what, now I do. Neurologist confined diagnosis and gave me a count of 23 in my brain with one active and 3 in my spine with one active...

Good afternoon and Happy Holidays. Just wondering how often an MRI should be done by your Neurologist? I was diagnosed 2 years ago while hospitalized, and none have been done in the interim. Thank you, Scott