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@89scott 

2 Aug 2023 17:42Last reply 16 Oct 2023 21:36

89scott

Diagnosed

How old was everyone when they got diagnosed with MS and what was the first symptom?
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@Nmarsh 

19 Dec 2022 19:04Last reply 20 Dec 2022 19:45

Nmarsh

Diagnosed

Diagnosed Friday and don't know what's next I can't even remember anything after them words.
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@S3ll3ry 

10 Nov 2022 16:40Last reply 10 Nov 2022 17:45

S3ll3ry

Diagnosed

Hiya, Just on my way home from neurologist. Just been diagnosed after having CIS for the last 2 years. Not sure how to feel or what to do really. Anyone out there a believer of energy work or Gabor mates work? UK based
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@Kevb 

18 Nov 2021 09:06Last reply 20 Nov 2021 18:44

Kevb

Diagnosed

Resently diagnosed in August 2021 Don't know what to do next, or what happens next. Any advice would be great.
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@Ireneb74 

10 Nov 2021 18:34Last reply 10 Nov 2021 22:49

Ireneb74

Diagnosed :-(

Monday I got my confirmation I have MS. Another MRI has been requested by my doctor. I had an MRI of my brain and spine in July. The new MRI will be used to confirm any progression from July to new MRI results. I saw the results of my July MRI when I was in the meeting on Monday (thankfully my f...
Edinburgh, UK
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@Carla_Luedtke 

29 Sep 2019 21:34Last reply 30 Sep 2019 03:16

Carla_Luedtke

Diagnosed

I was diagnosed officially with MS in April. Can't walk well. Use walker and wheelchair to date. Can't do steroids have bad reactions. Been on Aubagio since June with really no change. What are odds I will at best walk with a cane?
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@Ahmed 

26 Aug 2015 13:51Last reply 26 Aug 2015 15:31

Ahmed

Diagnosed

Hello everyone, I was diagnosed last month when I went to hospital with a bad case of optic neuritis and dizziness My left pupil was not moving and I couldn't take 10 steps without tripping. It felt alien to me as I don't remember being admitted in hospital before. I have always been a healthy ...
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@lovingkind1 

18 Jun 2025 02:43Last reply 18 Jun 2025 12:36

lovingkind1

Hi, I'm newly diagnosed. It took almost a year. The next step is a spinal tap. Has anyone had one? If so, what is it like? I'm nervous.

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@Moneypenny311 

16 Jun 2025 19:45Last reply 17 Jun 2025 22:02

Moneypenny311

Good afternoon all! I just joined this group after being diagnosed over 25 years ago. It’s been a difficult journey as it is for everyone but I’m willing to share any information that I can.

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@Nadwt93 

16 Jun 2025 21:27Last reply 17 Jun 2025 06:01

Nadwt93

Newly diagnosed.. about to start Ocrevus

Hi all Newbie here Was diagnosed a couple of weeks ago waiting for a date to start Ocrevus. Its been a crazy two years. I was told I had a stroke two years ago but then a couple of weeks ago neurologists confirmed it was MS showing itself for the first time. I already greived through having a “stro...
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