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@MikelJP 

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MikelJP

Feel like a fraud

So I was diagnosed with MS back in March but have actually had MS for over 16 months now. I’m on Medication and have been for a while I have a recurring symptom that I’ve had since my initial diagnosis of MOGAD back in Apr last year and that’s all. Apart from some mood swings and fatigue I’ve been fine and feel no real effects. I know this is a good thing but when I see how many people are struggling with their MS I often feel like a fraud. Does anyone else get this feeling? Many thanks Mike
Plymouth, United Kingdom
First posted on the Shift.ms app
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@Evie_Meldrum
@Evie_Meldrum
 

hi Mike, that's just the nature of RRMS and honestly it's refreshing to read someone acknowledge it rather than think they suddenly need to change everything because of a diagnosis. I was diagnosed fifteen years ago, and outside of a few 'relapses' and fatigue, was largely unimpaired. Worked in physical jobs for 10 years, climbed hills, etc. My MS started noticeabley progressing over the past few years. Enjoy what you have, live life, but please don't feel like a fraud because you're definitely not.

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@MikelJP
@MikelJP
 

@Evie_Meldrum Thank you so much. I’m a creature of habit so now that I have a diagnosis and treatment I will religiously stick to it and after some warning regards to switching treatments leading to a fatal bacterial brain infection I will never switch lol

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