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Good morning lovelies, I just had a quick question for those who have had a critical illness policy pay out. I called AIG yesterday for an update – they’d received the GP report which was the last thing they needed a week ago – they said that my claim was still with the claim assesso…

I was diagnosed yesterday with highly active relapse and remitting MS. My mum also died 6 months ago having suffered with second stage progressive MS for many years, I’m in shock and disbelief that this is happening, I’m awaiting my pre assessment for Lemtrada treatment and I wondered if anyone…

Hi all, I’ve found myself in the frustrating position of having adjustments at work promised and now have been told that is isn’t possible. I’m a teacher and it was agreed that from September I would have one day of non teaching time. I was so relieved and looking forward to managing and enjo…

Today, I had my first Copaxone jab. Bit of a bee sting initially. A wee tiny red mark around the site for a couple of hours, which has now gone. A very slight bruised feeling now. That’s it. I hope the rest are as easy going. ….nowhere as bad as the ‘stories’ that I have re…

Can I have a drink of alcohol on the days I don’t take a copraxone shot? Or period

I just wanted to say a huge Thankyou Shift.ms for the films The commute and The circle of truth. It helps to show awareness to others, everyone knows about my MS but hardly anyone knows what it is, when you try to explain you can see the eyes glazing over so these films have helped me brilliantly.

I think this is an interesting video. I hope spms patients get more taken into account in near future.

http://multiple-sclerosis-research.blogspot.com/2018/05/what-is-hsct.html

Is there anyone else who had any issues with the reactions of friends and family when they hear about your diagnosis? My mother has decided not to tell any more of her close family because of the “OH MY GOD!” reactions. I try to explain to people this isn’t the end of the world, but I don’t…

Leg Exercise is Critical to Brain and Nervous System Health Most of us already know how vital exercise is to our health that is further compromised by MS. This study emphasizes its importance … https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/news/leg-exercise-is-critical-to-brain-and-nervous…