#cause - Shift.ms

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

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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@altmar79

2 Jan 2013 16:17Last reply 11 Jan 2013 23:04

MS causes

Unfortunately nobody knows the causes and the cure for MS. However, last summer I came to know of a doctor called Dr. Ryke Geerd Hamer and his theories about our subjective active role in MS. Part of his argument states that our brain is the motor which responds to our emotions and sends biologica...

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@leeda

5 Nov 2013 09:04Last reply 8 Aug 2014 19:27

MS caused by infection?

Just watched the Catalyst programme from June 2013 - what an eye opener. Here is the link: http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/3572695.htm?site=catalyst I hope I can find a doctor to prescribe me such cheap/generic antibiotics before I get much worst. Leeda

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@FrankOZ

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

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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@mmhhpp

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

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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@Bubbly85

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

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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@chrisgate

13 Jan 2013 19:59Last reply 19 Jan 2013 12:22

MS causes: a theory.

I am from Scotland I love my country. Before I got MS I truly believed that I lived in the greatest county in the world. But I cant help but wonder if my country gave me MS. Scotland has the highest cases of MS than anywhere in the world, particularly in Orkney. Also when you look at wold statiscs i...

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@John88

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

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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@Katherineee

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

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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@Bee3

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

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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@Graham100

19 Feb 2015 11:06Last reply 20 Feb 2015 08:42

Lost cause??

I think Iv become a lost cause. Last time I see the nurologist was oct 2014. Nxt appointment April 15, just got letter cancelling April rescheduled too november. 7 bloody months. (Hello) Why bother, nxt it will be,, if we saw you sooner we should have changed those meds you are on. Might as well jus...

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@ScottEvans

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

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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@Macattroll2

10 May 2014 08:10Last reply 12 Mar 2015 21:53

Monthly periods cause relapse?

Am I the only one who keeps Having a mild relapse every month ? I was wondering if it may have something to do with thyroid if so I should mention to gp as every month I'm getting something and it's stopping me working it's so frustrating please help xx

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@Hope1

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

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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@minnie

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

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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@mmhhpp

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

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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@pinkie

19 Oct 2015 12:25Last reply 23 Oct 2015 12:53

Tecfidera - cause of depression?

Hi guys, I've just switched (2 weeks ago) from Avonex to BG12. I had been warned of side effects, but I'm having a different set to those I was expecting. No flushing, no stomach trouble, but I'm picking up mini-viruses (currently it's conjunctivitis) and I'm feeling very sad all the time. Does an...

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@angieH

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

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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@Stumbler

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

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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@Cazzzzzy

11 Jun 2014 19:10Last reply 22 Jul 2014 07:44

Skydiving for a great cause! Wanna help?

Hi there... I'm going to be skydiving to help raise money for my local MS Centre! ... A brilliant centre for us MSers... Any sponsors would be greatly appreciated!!! :D xxx http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserPage.action?userUrl=CazPayne1&faId=465577&is...

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