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@Curtisp

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Curtisp

Autoimmune

Hi all, I hope you are all doing well I haven’t been on here as 2022 was not very kind. I now have Secondary progressive MS, epilepsy and no I’m not over weight diabetic. My Bowels stopped working last year and I had bad abdominal pain lost weight so got put on the two week cancer screening all fin...
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@juliacemilligan

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juliacemilligan

Autoimmune Diseases like company

So it has been a while since I was last here. I have had a couple of new autoimmune conditions to join the party that is my body. Firstly, alopecia areata, I gained a small bald patch and my hair is thinning, not fun. I guess I just have to hope it will come back but I wear it up almost all the tim...
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@styubud

styubud

Multiple autoimmune conditions?

I have RRMS and chronic spontaneous urticaria and angioedema (basically random allergic reactions, need to carry adrenaline injectors in case of anaphylaxis). Anyone else in this bracket? Just started Tecfidera - will this help with the other problem, do ya reckon??
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@fzms93

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fzms93

Autoimmune diseases that mimic MS

Hi everyone. I have not been diagnosed , however my appointment is within the week . Due to bad health care in my country . What other illnesses mimic MS. Due to the fact no one can see am physically ill most doctors dismiss you as being stressed or think you need anti depressants ?
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@seaairsally

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seaairsally

Autoimmune Neutropenia after Lemtrada

Hi community, Does anyone have experience of neutropenia after Lemtrada? Horrid to have to deal with extra things on top of the MS. If anyone has I would love to hear if it’s reoccurred/needed treatment or went away naturally. Thanks, Sal
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@keistt

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keistt

I now have Double autoimmune disease

Hey everyone it’s been a while Yesterday I was diagnosed with another autoimmune disease called Graves’ disease Have anyone here have 2 autoimmune disease at the same time? I am currently taking as of yesterday anti thyroid med and a beta blocker for my rapid heart rate My resting heart rate was 1...
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@LadyCaroline

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LadyCaroline

Autoimmune Disorders.

Hi folks, I'm wondering if any of you have any other autoimmune disorders/disease etc. I'm off for some bloods in a few weeks to test me for arthritis and few other things as I have sudden swelling in joint and muscles in my hands and feet. I also have strange allergic reactions to things when my...
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@serankin

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serankin

Autoimmune treatment hope

Interesting: http://pda.sciencealert.com.au/news/20132701-23998.html
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@McGilligan

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McGilligan

Does anyone have family with other autoimmune illnesses?

As of now I have an aunt with lupus and 2 cousins with celiacs disease. I am the only one with M.S. I am curious if anyone else has similar illnesses in their family.
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@lightningduck

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lightningduck

MS, Virus, and Autoimmune System

If you have MS, are you at greater risk of: a) contracting a virus b) have a relapse because of exposure to a virus c) worse systems because of a virus bluntly I'm talking about possible exposure to herpes
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@jman

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jman

'Simple & Effective' Injection May Offer Hope for Treatment of Autoimmune Di

Story worthy of a read:) http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120531102449.htm
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@EM_ily

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EM_ily

PIP claim disappointment

This is just a little rant... PIP. What a waste of time! My decision letter arrived and the report wasn't even close to what I wrote and spoke about in the assessment. It doesn't even reflect the letter I sent in supporting evidence from my neurologist. It's left me feeling like I've been complete...
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@SMH81

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SMH81

Not diagnosed

I had optic neuritis in left eye back in April of 2020, I was in between insurance coverage and couldn't get treatment so it lasted 5 long weeks. I have slight damage to that optic nerve. Well, I had two MRIs after that showing no lesions. My neurologist told me to wait to see if I developed any new...
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@EdinaPatsy_1

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EdinaPatsy_1

Worried

Hi there, I’m new to the forum and worried that I might have MS. I’m 45 and have been experiencing chronic fatigue for several years, which I put down to the early onset of menopause and motherhood. I’ve been on HRT since 2018 which has helped with all symptoms except the fatigue. When I say fatig...
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@Countrygirl01

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Countrygirl01

Need Advice please! Newbie

I have Autoimmune Hashimoto’s which I’ve had for 20 years. Last year I had an episode of left leg and left arm weakness, had an MRI which showed up mild non specific white matter, possible demyelination. I was offered a lumbar puncture but too scared to have one! I am now experiencing extreme tire...
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@debb_

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debb_

MS

Hi! I got diagnosed with MS 10 months ago and my life changed dramatically. I’ve been feeling lonely because no one understands what I have. I cry almost every day and I feel so bad for having this autoimmune disease. Other days are better than others of course, but I can’t help but feel vulnerable,...
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@debb_

debb_

MS

Hi! I got diagnosed with MS 10 months ago and my life changed dramatically. I’ve been feeling lonely because no one understands what I have. I cry almost every day and I feel so bad for having this autoimmune disease. Other days are better than others of course, but I can’t help but feel vulnerable,...
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@Anawith1n

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Anawith1n

It's called LDN, naltrexone

Does anyone know more info on It's called LDN, naltrexone is used for heroin overdoses etc, low dose is used for autoimmune and MS. Not many doctors prescribe it,
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@Gemgemdl

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Gemgemdl

Worried I have MS

Hello you amazing people I have recently had a screening for autoimmune disease and thyroid which came back clear. However I’ve read that my symptoms still could be MS. I’m interested in people in the UK’s diagnosis stories and their early symptoms! I’ve had memory issues and cognition problems wh...
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@dkon

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dkon

Getting off prednisone after optic neuritis — medication side effects?

Hey, I was just diagnosed with optic neuritis and also seem to have signs of previous inflammation in my brain — I don’t have an official MS diagnosis at this point but they think it’s one of the autoimmune diseases or something in the “MS family” of diseases— not sure what that means. I received a ...
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