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@Matt1216

20 Jan 2017 13:13Last reply 24 Mar 2020 21:56

Matt1216

The root causes of MS?

Been dealing with MS for 3 years now. After some research I realized all modern medicine had to offer was "symptom management". My doctors weren't interested in what was causing my MS or curing it, only providing me with RX drugs to control symptoms. (and keep my drug dependent $$$) So I started res...
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@RebelMomma

14 Jan 2023 06:44Last reply 14 Jan 2023 08:10

RebelMomma

MS cause my divorce or did he really just fall out of love?!

My (now) ex-husband and I met in 1993 (pre-dx) and got married in 1995. Daughter was born in 98 & I was dx’d in ‘01. I went on disability in ‘05. I was a “productive” member of the family & going on SSDI was a blow to my self-esteem. My symptoms are mainly cognitive and less physical. That being sa...
Las Vegas, NV, USA
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@22emkat

13 Jan 2023 05:43 EditedLast reply 13 Jan 2023 19:32

22emkat

Ms fatigue -causes

Hi folks, I had a meeting with my ms nurse recently for a check up. I suffer with fatigue regularly, but she told me ms fatigue is only when new lesions are happening- is that what everyone else understands too? I’m awaiting mri results and have had a blood test which has showed vit d levels at 25 (...
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@stopthewar654

12 Jan 2023 11:56

stopthewar654

RCMP arrested for no probable cause

Cst.Jones then arrested me after I told him “I have MS” 3 times but dragged me off the scooter and handcuffed me and dragged me to the back of his patrol vehicle and put me in the back. I was issued a warning ticket and driven home in the back seat like a common criminal where everyone could see m...
Lethbridge, Canada
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@shiftms-films

26 Jan 2000 11:31 EditedLast reply 10 Dec 2022 16:28

shiftms-films

Does Your MS Cause Pain? | Animated Symptoms series

Pain is a common often undiscussed MS symptom and can have a debilitating effect on MSers. Kirsty tells us about the pain she gets in her hands and how it impacts her everyday life. Does pain affect you? What methods do you have to help manage it? Let the Community know in the comments below 👇 ...
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@Bee3

19 May 2021 23:55 EditedLast reply 26 May 2021 20:00

Bee3

The anxiety that causes my Nightmares

I was diagnosed with MS 6 months ago, it’s safe to say when I found out I honestly thought my life was over, I knew very little, all I really knew is there is no cure. When I finally stopped crying and telling myself everything I loved had to come to an end, I finally picked myself up from a deep d...
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@Katherineee

21 Feb 2021 17:55 EditedLast reply 24 Feb 2021 20:09

Katherineee

Do period cramps cause pseudo symptoms?

Firstly I would like to apologise if this is too much for some people to hear about, but I feel like this is a safe space to talk about any MS-related issue. Recently when I get cramps, I notice my legs or arms start to feel numb or tingly. I wondered if this was odd or something that is experienced...
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@Ekwe1234

21 Nov 2020 13:58Last reply 22 Nov 2020 13:21

Ekwe1234

Does MS cause severe abdominal pain for six months n frequent stooling

I need advice please I have been having abdominal pain for the past 6 months. Although I have MS. But is this MS or I should find other causes with my GP
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@SophieShift

9 Jan 2020 14:40

SophieShift

Why does MS cause so much uncertainty?

❗️Introducing our latest MS Reporters series ❗️➡️ 'Managing Uncertainty' 🎙️💬 We all know too well that with an MS diagnosis comes huge uncertainty 😕 every MSer experiences their condition differently and each persons condition progresses uniquely. In our first episode, MS Reporter Clare chats to...
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@FrankOZ

20 Feb 2018 19:59Last reply 18 Nov 2019 12:01

FrankOZ

The Cause of MS

Something occurred to me. There might be two activities which maybe considered the wrong way round They say the Immune System attacks the Myelin sheath because it is confused and thinks it is alien and this causes inflammation. I think the sheath might become inflamed due to bacteria or virus. The I...
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@Lisa_Esquivel

27 May 2019 23:12Last reply 28 May 2019 04:40

Lisa_Esquivel

Multiple sclerosis Without a Cause

Yes I don't understand how this invisible monster can invade my body like Godzilla invaded Tokyo it comes without warning with pain and a astonishing time warp feeding off of my brain I have lesions on my brain what on my spine for 13 years and I'm tired and depressed because on top of that I have t...
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@Stumbler

26 Sep 2018 07:40Last reply 26 Sep 2018 14:10

Stumbler

The cause of MS : Our job?

Here's an interesting article to chat about :- https://patient.info/health/stress-management/features/what-working-overtime-is-really-doing-to-your-health
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@Hope1

14 Jan 2016 09:10Last reply 14 Jun 2018 14:41

Hope1

MS caused by Epstein-Barr Virus?

Hi Guys, I just come across this article. Another interesting read... The search continues. Have a lovely stress free day folks! :) http://www.msunites.com/can-multiple-sclerosis-be-treated-with-anti-viral-drugs/
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@mmhhpp

16 May 2018 04:32Last reply 17 May 2018 08:15

mmhhpp

Cbd oil causes headache ?

Hibi had yesterday for first time cbd oil 5% 6 drops. I woke up with headache. Not much effect otherwise. Any advice?
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@ScottEvans

21 Jan 2018 15:39Last reply 22 Jan 2018 13:07

ScottEvans

Please support this cause

Hello there, I just signed the petition "Tereasa May parliament : Change for kinship carers" and wanted to see if you could help by adding your name. Our goal is to reach 100 signatures and we need more support. You can read more and sign the petition here: http://chn.ge/2Dw93o7 Thanks! Scott
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@mmhhpp

23 Jun 2017 10:34Last reply 2 Jul 2017 10:58

mmhhpp

What do you think your ms was caused by?

Hi all, this is I for me to know your opinions. No-one knows the cause of ms but i was wondering what your gut feeling is. In my case i think it could have been : -i had vaccines foe hepatitis A, typhoids a month before first symptoms -Pneumococcal and influenza vaccines 4 months before -had a vi...
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@angieH

20 Jun 2017 11:23Last reply 22 Jun 2017 05:49

angieH

Cause of dizziness?

Hi, about a month ago, I posted that I had lightheadedness, it was debilitating. I had a work up to find (by CT scan) that I had mastoiditis...GP put me on Augmentin. It was about the third week into my lightheaded episode that I went on the antibiotic. It pretty much went away about 10 days late...
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@Bubbly85

12 Dec 2016 03:08Last reply 22 Dec 2016 12:01

Bubbly85

Canthe sleep cause of cold feet : (help!

Who else suffers from cold feet? The radiators are on full, I've got loads of thermal socks on and electric blanket but feet still feeling cold. What else can I do cause I can't go to sleep ?
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@John88

21 May 2016 08:49Last reply 21 May 2016 13:53

John88

Does emotion/anger cause fatigue?

Hello all, first time poster on here but I do pop in to read from time to time. Diagnosed last year after my second relapse in 18 months. Coping fine after the initial shock and seem to be going well on the Tecfidera but every now and again I have a horrible day fatigue wise. Just so tired, heavy, l...
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@minnie

12 Aug 2012 07:49Last reply 28 Jan 2016 20:38

minnie

Tysabri causes serve headaches

Hi all, I can't believe that this is my 45th Tysabri infusion which I take every 4 weeks - whoopi! I must say that it has been good in terms of reducing the amount of relapses that I have had. I remember being on Capaxone and I only lasted 2 months on it until it made my face look like a monste...
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