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Opinion check; Should HCPs discuss progression at diagnosis?

Are you the type of person who wants to know all of the facts about progression as early as possible, or would you rather cross that bridge when you get to it? There can be a lot of disparity surrounding the topic of progression, so let us know your thoughts down below 👇 Sharing your opinions c...

Should healthcare professionals discuss progression at diagnosis?

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@Maymoo

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Newly Diagnosed

This is my first time posting on here and I'm feeling quite depressed and scared about talking about it. I am 25, have been diagnosed with MS as of the 25th of March. I know its been less than a month since my diagnosis but I still can't come to terms with it. I can hardly say out loud that I have...

@Francesca1993

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Hi everyone

Hi everyone I was wondering if anyone with the ocrevus infusions are still getting new lesions. My calling is going down hill quicker than I like :( and the vertigo sucks

Bracknell, United Kingdom

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The emotional impact of your MS diagnosis

Cast your mind back to that moment when you were sitting opposite your doctor and told “it’s multiple sclerosis”. Three words that are nothing short of life changing. When we speak to MSers about their diagnosis appointment, it’s clear that how those three words are delivered, and the care that im...

MS & trauma. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not traumatic at all and 5 being extremely traumatic, how would you rate the emotional impact of your MS diagnosis?

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@BillySmith

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How long did it take you to get diagnosed with MS?

We’ve just launched Shift.ms polls! Take part in the first poll below👇 *Bonus points if you can leave a comment and let me know: are you happy with how long it took?

How long did it take you to get diagnosed with MS?

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@DecaffandCats

Ankylosing Spondylitis and MS

Hello! Forum newbie here. Since this forum seems to be quite global, I was wondering how many of us out there have both AS and MS? I’ve seen a few old posts from years back asking the same with not many responses. Are we really that few and far between?? I had my AS diagnosis in 2016 and MS diagn...

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London Marathon!!

Hi, calling all MSers!! My brother in law is running the London Marathon to raise money for the MS society because of my MS diagnosis. Amazingly the bank he works for is also match funding every donation which is brilliant! If anyone has a spare few pounds and wants to support him to help the MS Soc...

London, United Kingdom

@Poppy77

Fall

I had a fall at home in.the week sort of fell on my side grazed my arm but didn't seem to hurt myself but last couple days keep getting spasm in my rib cage and sort of electric shock so painful. I take Gabapentin in the evening normally for nerve pain I get in my shoulder I've just taken one to see...

Manchester, United Kingdom

@MichelleB

Migraine

Hello I’m new here. My most recent relapse started in August 20 23 and I’ve experienced intermittent symptoms that are very mild since then however I’ve had almost daily migraines since the relapse began. I’m told they’re not connected but I cannot help but think the change in pattern from once a mo...

Holme next the Sea, United Kingdom

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Women MSers - what are your unmet needs? 🤔

In anticipation of our brand new Women & MS video series (launching later in the autumn. Watch. This. Space), we’re taking the needs of female MSers directly to healthcare professionals next month at ECTRIMS, Europe’s biggest MS conference. We’ve already had an amazing response to two previous Wome...

What is the biggest unmet need for women with MS in 2023?

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