Hello, I recently went on a date with a person who after the second date told me about their MS diagnosis. She is 36 and I'm 33. As soon as I found out I started doing my research. I've spent hours on Google and YouTube. Trying to learn as much as I can about it. My only experience previously wit...

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...

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An article I published on LinkedIn the other day: Or... Why Aren't MS Patients Worth It? Recently, I was sent a genetic test that won much acclaim at ECTRIMS 2023. The test is simple, fast, and unequivocal. Why is it important? As one of the 2.5 million plus Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients in th...

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...

Had my 1st ocrevus last week. Happy to say only had a headache and a flushed face the next day and of course felt really tired. 2nd one next week so happy now I know what to expect.

This is my first time posting on here do il make it short. I have RRMS, almost 10 years now. Mainly affects my legs so I get how I'm abit of a pain to be friends with. My best friend of 18 years dumped me recently and wouldn't give me a proper explanation. Has anyone else had this kind of thing happ...

Hi all, it's been a few months since I was last on this site. There is no excuse, no reason but all the same I am still on Kensimpta and the walking hasn't really improved. My memory is still a blur and understanding of others is not always clear. There are options but it is taking the right one kno...

Had a chat with my MS nurse yesterday (RRMS, 3 years). I get mild flushing with Tec which is a mild inconvenience and uncomfortable for about an hour about 3 x per week, otherwise no side effects. She suggested I switch to Vumerity but having looked up the risks these seem slightly greater ie in t...