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@KitKat71 

23 Mar 2025 14:12Last reply 23 Mar 2025 18:21

KitKat71

GRIEF AND MS

Today at 7:17 pm PDT will mark one week my wonderful, caring, fun, understanding mother passed away. She was a rock to all 7 of her children. I am #6. My recent relapse, which started 2.5 weeks ago started out as my worst. Then a week ago, my mother took a turn for the worst. And it happen...
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@jumpingJacks 

6 Feb 2025 02:22 Edited

jumpingJacks

Conditions that mimic MS.

Autoimmune or Rheumatologic Disorders: 1. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) – Neurological symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, and sensory loss caused by small vessel inflammation or autoantibodies, often without MRI findings. 2. Sjogren’s Syndrome – Presents with peripheral neuropathy, cognitiv...

@mjh2024 

25 Dec 2024 11:39Last reply 25 Dec 2024 14:05

mjh2024

Tingle/chronic pain

Does the sensation of not being able to lift something or at the same time feel as if your hands/arms will not be able to pick anything up, does this go away? Is it a fad for a period of time? I will say though that since I haven’t been working out for a few days I have noticed this problem, just ...
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@Will_Berard 

2 Nov 2024 16:48Last reply 3 Nov 2024 08:29

Will_Berard

Send pictures of cats!

I thought I knew #ChronicPain ( and I don't mean being unable to score some sticky Icky) Then, during a month long attack of #sciatica (not my first) I developed a fucked ankle (not a medical term) - presumably #MS #spasticity in the peroneal muscle (shin/calf - not per_I_neal!). Can't walk (got t...
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@Callan 

24 Sep 2024 08:15 EditedLast reply 26 Sep 2024 15:07

Callan

Hello I’m Callan! 🩷

Hello, I’m new here😃 I’m Callan and Im from Scotland. I have suffered with health issues mainly chronic pain since I was 15/16 years old. I was told I had fibromyalgia even when my symptoms worsened and I got more new bizarre symptoms I was reassured it was fibromyalgia and told to ‘stop searching...
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@KToliverLyons 

21 Sep 2024 07:37Last reply 22 Sep 2024 03:45

KToliverLyons

Here we go

Hi. My name is Kevin Toliver-Lyons and I seem to be on the verge of an ms diagnosis. I've had Bell's palsy twice, trigeminal neuralgia, and worsening neurological issues since 2013. I’ve been to the hospital several times for what they called "Brain Attacks," which include double vision, left-eye we...
Hollywood, United States
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@DMTPHARMACYUk 

20 Sep 2024 17:59

DMTPHARMACYUk

Medicine of pain relief

"Hello, I'm [verify UK based doctor], M.D./D.O., a board-certified physician specializing in pain relief medicine. I'm dedicated to helping patients manage and overcome chronic pain through comprehensive care and cutting-edge treatments. Whether you're experiencing acute or chronic pain, I'm comm...
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@Noshin 

26 Sep 2023 11:28Last reply 10 Jan 2024 15:20

Noshin

Ocrevus Advice Please

Hi, What I love about this forum is the wealth of experiences and empathy! I really need some advice folks. Some background: I've had RRMS for over eight years. My last treatment was Lemtrada five years and I had a really good response to it. My old symptoms are now returning: chronic pain is worse...
Barnsley, United Kingdom
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@LucyR1991 

15 Jun 2023 18:22Last reply 17 Jun 2023 11:11

LucyR1991

Anyone else not offered treatment?

Hi everyone, first time posting and I can’t seem to find if anyone has discussed this before, so thought I would ask! I’ve not been offered any DMTs for my MS, and I’m really struggling to understand why. I haven’t met anyone else who hasn’t been put straight on a DMT, so I really don’t understand ...
Leeds, UK
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@Uniquelh 

16 May 2023 04:46Last reply 16 May 2023 13:48

Uniquelh

Chronic Pain

Dealing with chronic pain? Two shots of tequila amazing for leg pain.
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