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I have at last got a date to go in for round 1 of Lemtrada – whilst I am sure it is the right drug for me, I am feeling pretty scared and unsure about what I am going to feel like over the 5 days in hospital! Any advice, hints and tips would be much appreciated Thank you x

HI everyone, i have not been posting much lately on the site, as I was busy with life and a number of MRIs.I have been under supervision of a neurologist as I have 6 non active lesions in the brain since end of 2016. After 3 different MRI scans since then there is no new activity and no spine lesio…

Hi everyone, I am hoping you can help me out. I am an MSer and a journalist who interviews for Shift.ms and also writes for the BartsMS blog (MSexism, Why our Words and Stories Matter etc). I am currently writing a piece for the Barts blog on alcohol and MS – and would love to get some feedb…

Hi all,today I have decided to stop taking tecfidera. I want to be as natural as possible,No more blood taking. I appreciate any advice/comments,even if you say I’m silly I have made up my mind. And if anyone is into natural remedies I’d love to know what you use. Thank you 😊

Just curious who has taken this and is it good

Hi peeps, just wondering if anyone has tried or owns a Bambach chair/stool and whether you found any benefit from using one. Many thanks Helen x

First, an explanation of what this feels like: extreme lower back pain, as well as pain in my lower abdomen. TMI but I swear I then poop out everything that could possibly be in my colon…. like it’s being squeezed out of me but I don’t feel any squeeze, just pain. This lasts fo…

This is hot off the press and has upset people in the medical profession, as well as UK PPMSers. There’s already a campaign to contest this decision :- https://signup.mssociety.org.uk/page/30088/petition/1  

Hi everyone. My name is Amy, I’m 23 years old and was diagnosed with RR in December 2017 so, I’m still new to this. I was just wanting some advice…I’m currently having pain in my lower back, in my left bum cheek and it’s travelling in both my legs. I’m just confused because I don’…

Hi Am I the only one not liking the change in the weather? I am better in the heat although not humid heat. This damp weather and darkness results in headaches and tiredness ☹️. Everyday I’m getting a headache which with working full time is meaning I come home knackered. I don’t want to re…