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@shiftms-films 

26 Jan 2000 09:52Last reply 9 May 2024 21:43

shiftms-films

The Commute | A short documentary about MS, life and work

Three people, with different experiences of MS, take us on a daily journey we can all relate to - The Commute. Just as every person with Multiple Sclerosis is unique so is everyone's commute, whether you work from home, have the school run or brave the train, the commute represents a time of transit...
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@MS47MALE 

26 Mar 2023 20:32

MS47MALE

Tired of thos MS life. Want my life back

Recently officially diagnosed in February, but doctors costs and hospital and test costs 150% of my annual income after insurance, so pursuing treatment cost prohibitive. Want to, but apparently I make too much to qualify for any assistance. I have balance issues, bathroom related issues, heated bod...
Canaan, United States
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@MSJennyboo 

10 Sep 2022 03:34 Edited

MSJennyboo

My MS Life

Hiii ok so when i was like 8 or 9 years old my left side side of my body would go numb and i would stubble if u was walking or drop whatever i was carrying … i told my my mom we went to the doctor they were confused laid me down and told me to close my eyes and tell them if i felt when they poked me...
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@JeanetteBirdB 

1 Jul 2021 16:25 Edited

JeanetteBirdB

Spotty Party Episode- Multiple Shenanigans: the funny side of MS life

This episode we talk about going to parties with MS. A couple of obstacles, and our MS party shenanigans. Do you have any funny party stories? Also, Lytisha got stuck in her van, my cat wears a coat to bed and we discuss the dilemma of £5 trousers that are too nice to wear around the house! htt...
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@MikeManc 

19 Sep 2016 09:13Last reply 23 Sep 2016 09:09

MikeManc

ECTRIMS and MS Life

I just wanted to say that I had a lot of fun at both events and despite being somewhat of a veteran, managed to learn a few things in a lot of areas. Big shoutout to the Shift team for putting on what was considered by many to be best stand at MS Life. If you haven't watched the interviews we did, ...
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@holly12345 

16 Sep 2016 06:35Last reply 19 Sep 2016 07:14

holly12345

MS LIFE ....MEET UP ?

Hi to all you wonderful MSERS The big event has finally arrived. Myself (Rebecca) and @lucyh (Elizabeth) have arranged to meet at 3.40pm on Saturday at the Shift MS stand. We would welcome anyone else to come join us and put a face to those usernames.. It would be lovely to meet you all. ? Until tom...
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@reddivine 

2 Sep 2016 07:29Last reply 16 Sep 2016 14:08

reddivine

MS Life 2016

Ok you lot, who's going?? We are! Had my accom booked for months....teeny bit excited!!!!
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@holly12345 

6 Sep 2016 08:40Last reply 16 Sep 2016 13:44

holly12345

MS LIFE 2016...any advice ?

Hello all my lovely MSers Very excited about going next weekend to London. Got my scooter booked yippee!! Have looked at the itinery and there's loads of workshops, how does it work, do we sign up for them when you arrive or is it a first come first served especially if it's a popular one???? Thanks...
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@jonnydrama 

6 Sep 2016 19:13Last reply 15 Sep 2016 19:58

jonnydrama

MS Life - Kids

Has anyone been to previous MS Life events? It's got kids stuff there and I'm considering taking my 9yo daughter but I want to spend time with her as well as going to workshops etc. Basically by kid friendly are they saying (in a nice way) that you can dump your kid off while you go? Because that's...
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@jman 

9 Jan 2016 12:37Last reply 10 Sep 2016 09:14

jman

MS LIFE 2016

As @reddivine has already sent me details and is hoiking me off to Excel, way along in September? will the Shift Team be present :?? https://www.mssociety.org.uk/ms-events/ms-life-2016 J
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