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...

Having used to donate blood, I called up the blood bank to ask if I’m able to donate blood now that I have MS. I was told ‘No’ as there isn’t enough evidence to show if MS is transmittable & if it’s transmittable by blood. This is a bit of a disappointment & I’m surprised there isn’t enough evidenc...

As someone that used to be able to sleep anywhere anytime and comfortably 7-9 hours a night I am now struggling to get through the night without being up for 2-5 hours. Does anyone else struggle with this? I can get to sleep no problem but wake then can’t get back over. If so any recommendations on...

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...

Since having ms I been lucky not to have a relaps is there sign that u going into relaps bc right now my legs and arms are hurting and feet are feeling weird

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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...

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...

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...