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@pampam 

14 May 2025 22:57Last reply 15 May 2025 02:12

pampam

Do not restrict yourself to your own conditions and definition/s.

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@MickJagger90 

13 May 2025 15:56Last reply 19 May 2025 14:04

MickJagger90

A aha moment

So I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, March 2019 and when I go to the doctor my blood, sugar, oxygen etc is always good. So I wonder if I’m healthy how can I have multiple sclerosis. I remember a neruo doctor asking me if I smoked cigarettes when I was young 🫤. I also learned multiple sc...
Central, United States
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@jckbll 

12 May 2025 23:32Last reply 13 May 2025 15:39

jckbll

Hi, I was diagnosed in 1986, it's just caught up with me. Struggling a little. Mobility affected but ok it's cognitive function and the fog.

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@Michael555 

11 May 2025 11:13Last reply 11 May 2025 23:31

Michael555

Hi all, does anyone find being outside in direct sunlight or heat worsens there conditions/symptoms? I used to love being outside in the sun a few years ago but now I find within about half an hour out in the sun my legs are done for!! Not even in shorts or sunbathing?!

, United Kingdom
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@lozzychan 

9 May 2025 13:36Last reply 9 May 2025 13:58

lozzychan

Income protection Insurance

Does anyone have tips or companies to consider for income protection insurance? Most of the ones I've seen state no pre existing conditions but obviously looking at this because of MS
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@Alexandria45 

6 May 2025 16:25Last reply 6 May 2025 21:40

Alexandria45

Was I in denial or false hope?

I was recently diagnosed with MS, I went through all the tests even started the medicine. But was still hoping I would get a call saying we misdiagnosed you. I had one more test to do and that was spinal Mri. I did it, no lesions on the spine. The doctor was like good news. I'm like so can this all ...
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@jameepayne 

4 May 2025 08:01Last reply 4 May 2025 13:10

jameepayne

Miles for MS May Challenge

Hi all, In 2023, my life took an unexpected turn when I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). At first, the news felt overwhelming, but I quickly realized that I was not alone in this journey. With the support of my family, friends, and the incredible community of the MS Society, I found hop...
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@Janehou 

1 May 2025 20:10Last reply 1 May 2025 21:07

Janehou

Pains in arms

Hi everyone just wondering if anyone gets pains in there arms like an electric shock mine have been doing it for a couple of days. I’ve been drs but he’s saying he can’t tell if it’s the ms or a fibromyalgia flare up as I have both conditions
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@Luxx89 

1 May 2025 17:19Last reply 3 May 2025 12:18

Luxx89

Discriminated against by Mind charity, pushed into unemployment

Hi all, Hope you’re all doing okay and sorry for the long post 🧡 I’m sharing my experience to raise awareness and hopefully get some support from those who understand what it’s like to live with MS. I’ve been battling multiple sclerosis for a while now, and while it’s hard enough dealing with my ...
London, United Kingdom
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@MarcuswithMS 

25 Apr 2025 13:12Last reply 26 Apr 2025 12:19

MarcuswithMS

If I wasn’t a parent I’d just give up. What do you all do when you feel this way. Reason being my condition is just too much. Simple tasks like helping me take the dogs out for a walk or to use the rr is a man’s job. I feel like Mr. mom I’m here to serve and help everyone but no one helps me like even picking up our children when I have vertigo or anxiety. I’m

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