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@Mwsurviver 

Mwsurviver

Don't know Why I f*cking bother?

I don't know why I f*cking bother? 😡😥
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@doubleo7HUD 

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doubleo7HUD

Sun, Sea, Sand and a giant s***y mess

Ey up MSdebators This ones not for the faint hearted if your easyly offended or have a weak stomach please leave now 😂 This story started as a date in the diary but a month ago, Saturday 28th of July, what a lovely treat for the family, a wonderful day out at the seaside. I’m quite certain it wi...
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@markmalekpour 

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markmalekpour

Am I lucky, or is it a matter of time?

I wonder if anyone can relate or share their experience, and I appreciate I may not like the answers. I feel like I'm escaping major MS related issues. Whether it's medication, lifestyle or just fortunate. Quick history: Started with symptoms in 2017 with my left eye not working. Had multiple CT ...
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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@WinchesterMark 

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WinchesterMark

'Thing's' you can get in the Uk 2022 due to MS

I thought I’d post something, that when I was originally diagnosed, would have definitely helped me dealing with the whole sh*t show that is life with MS, and how to at least make it at least a little bit easier. Don’t get me wrong I’m no MS suffering martin lewis (the irony been by nature Im very...
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@George4321 

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George4321

Home Help

I dunno,but ever since I"ve been alone,I have found it hard to keep the house clean and tidy.I advertised for a home help but no joy;until a mate of mine suggested buying a giant Asian centipede.I went out and bought a 6 foot belter,the best thing I ever bought.She cleans,irons,cooks,shops,and I don...
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@Marjolie 

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Marjolie

Difficult Times

Dear all I'm having a difficult time. But, meh? Who isn't? I'm struggling with complexities of work- I was promoted last week to a position I don't much care for (nor understand) and I'm not sure how long I'm supposed to carry on before I fall to pieces. I need to quit - I'm hanging on by a thre...
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@Mwsurviver 

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Mwsurviver

I'm done, can't do this anymore!

I'm done, can't do this anymore, can't sleep, I'm exhausted, tired, fed up, want to scream and cry but can't, still feeling like I failed, This is Not Fair, so not FAIR!!!, I hate my f*cking life!!! Multiple sclerosis has flip up totally upside down, this isn't right!, WHY Me, WHY all the other peop...
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@Marjolie 

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Marjolie

Sativex - your thoughts please

Hello all, I've got a visit to see my GP this Wednesday, followed by my Neurologist next week; I want to try something to control the pain and spasticity I'm having. I tried injections yonks ago (to no effect) when I was RRMS, but now in the latest stages (SPMS) I need something more. So your thou...
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@Louise_Christie 

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Louise_Christie

‘You shouldn’t breed’

Anyone else get highly f*cked off when people spread misinformation about the genetic link in MS? Plus the idea that a parent with MS would be less than and is selfish for wanting to have children!? I have enjoyed my life, I am still enjoying my life at 29, 2 years post diagnosis. Had my parents ha...
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@CKUK 

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CKUK

Could i have MS ?

So sorry if this is too long. In 2014 i was referred for 2 MRI scans after getting pressure headaches at the back of the head, and pain in my neck. The reports came back saying...(MRI Head): 'There are foci of high signal intensity in the periventricular and subcortical white matter of both hemisphe...
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