#diagnosis - Shift.ms

16 May 2022 17:44Last reply 14 Jun 2022 23:13

Diagnosis.

I suppose any diagnosis of any serious illness is shocking. Multiple sclerosis did not take me by surprise I was ready and willing to accept it long before my diagnosis. My first symptoms appeared in the mid-90s and my diagnosis was in 2011. The first symptom that I was having and I didn't realise i...

St. Louis, MO, USA

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@SamJam

2 Jun 2022 12:57Last reply 7 Jun 2022 11:46

How long were you able to work post your diagnosis?

I am a single parent and I need to take care of my family. Job is the only way and we don’t have disability benefits. I know MS is different for every person but I want to know how long were you able to hold on to your job post your diagnosis with MS

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@Vixen

29 Apr 2021 09:09Last reply 2 Jun 2022 19:52

Diagnosis by Post - your stories (UK)

Hi all, I need to get some more stories as part of a campaign I'm involved with to stop UK patients being diagnosed by post. Often this means a letter is sent by the hospital to the GP and the patient is copied in. There have been a few posts on here about this recently. Sometimes, patients don't re...

York, England, United Kingdom

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@Slackmooyer2

22 May 2022 17:41Last reply 26 May 2022 11:56

Diagnosis

Does anyone here have an additional a diagnosis? I have been dx with both MS and Fibromyalgia.

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@pkosa

24 May 2022 06:04Last reply 24 May 2022 10:34

Early diagnosis

Hi my wife has probably MS. What is the best way to help her from scratch? She seems anxious but wants to speak with me only and family not psychologist or so about her worries. Thank you

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@Graemecammilo

16 May 2022 12:56Last reply 17 May 2022 12:50

Recent Diagnosis

Hi everyone. I was diagnosed on Friday with RRMS. I was supposed to be working today, but I just couldn't face it. My head is just going crazy with tons of worries and thoughts.... Thankfully, I discovered this group and I've spent most of the morning reading the content on here. I'm sure I'll be re...

Retford, UK

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@lucys

12 May 2022 12:27Last reply 12 May 2022 22:50

Time between diagnosis and treatment in the UK

Hi everyone! Already feeling thankful for this community even if we all wish we weren’t in it! Last week my GP and then the on call neurologist confirmed over the phone I have MS after MRI results. I had a scheduled appointment with my neurologist (who I saw at the hot clinic due to numbness and ti...

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@Hollys

6 May 2022 19:05 EditedLast reply 10 May 2022 18:00

Trying to make sense of diagnosis

Just making sense of a recent 'probably ppms' diagnosis .. I've had no progression really for a few years since I first noticed symptoms (i'm not even that bad just usually cant walk over 20 mins without a rest and I can't balance on one leg) I've recovered from 3 things that i suspected were 'rel...

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@gary79

7 May 2022 23:21Last reply 8 May 2022 19:44

Diagnosis - a new direction for my life

Hi all I've only just been diagnosed with RRMS. Came as a huge shock as I thought it may have been an issue with my eyes - Nystagmus - that was what my neurologist said at first before further investigation. Obviously after MRI's and lumber spine it was confirmed. My heads been in a spin and possi...

Dublin, Ireland

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@Hollys

26 Apr 2022 16:39 EditedLast reply 27 Apr 2022 05:51

Diagnosis ...

Finally had my neuro appointment in a MS clinic ( my appointment letter for this clinic was what revealed I had MS earlier this year.) They said I have PPMS and it's neither progressing or active so no treatment. I have a load of old lesions in my brain and one on my spine - they said I could have ...

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@carrie191

25 Mar 2022 21:51Last reply 6 Apr 2022 23:04

Waiting for diagnosis confirmation

I had a phone call follow up appointment with my neurologist today. Both him and my family doctor highly suspects MS. major lesion in the center of my spine, a couple other small ones in my spine, and 4 in my brain. I have an appointment at an MS clinic on April 6th. I got an MRI done because back...

Sundre, Canada

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@Maude

2 Apr 2022 13:44Last reply 6 Apr 2022 09:07

What is your best memory prior to diagnosis excluding

your own wedding(s) and babies? I think mine must be winning a flight on Concord, bought.a ticket for a duck race! I used.my duck's winning number as my PIN for years!

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@selma15

30 Mar 2022 21:38Last reply 31 Mar 2022 16:31

new diagnosis

so my diagnosis went from rrms to rapidly evolving severe rrms and idk how to feel, i’m sn more scared and depressed ab it especially since i can’t even google much on it :( help ???

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@shiftms-films

26 Jan 2000 10:04Last reply 31 Mar 2022 05:32

Coping With Your MS Diagnosis

Six MSers talk about what they learned following their MS diagnosis, and offer their pearls of wisdom for those recently diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis. What would you tell yourself before you received your diagnosis? Tell the community in the comments below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q...

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@shiftms-films

25 Jan 2000 17:28Last reply 30 Mar 2022 15:28

Belong | A short film about finding support after diagnosis

Belong is a short film that sees Dave, who has recently been diagnosed with MS, meet with others affected by the condition for the first time. They discuss MS symptoms, how MS has affected their relationships and how MS can also have a positive effect on a person's life. What good out of bad have ...

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@jazminfannon

19 Mar 2022 09:52Last reply 24 Mar 2022 22:25

Running after diagnosis

Does anyone manage to run? Running used to be a huge hobby for me for lots of reason but after breaking my ankle which lead to my diagnosis I haven’t managed to. It feels like I have a mental block, I can jog when I’m indoors but not when outdoors… I’ve got a treadmill but can’t manage to jog ...

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@Loves

22 Mar 2022 21:02

I'm Ranting!!! Bc I have no diagnosis

Ive somewhat started the process of being treated for hep c. Yay! But the fact they are completely over looking my migraines and just pushing meds at me is annoying. Yesterday I didn't have a painful migraine. More like a tiring one making it hard to focus, confusing numbers, spacing out, it's one t...

@Dx24012021

28 Jan 2021 21:06Last reply 15 Mar 2022 02:06

Recent MRI confirmed diagnosis

I was diagnosed on January 24th. MRI showed numerous old lesions in brain- a mix of old and new as well as C spine involvement. I am 37, fit and healthy up until now. I feel like the rug has been pulled from under me. To the members of this community, what helped you cope, what advice can you give s...

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@Schwalbe

13 Mar 2022 20:02

Just ran my first 5k since my diagnosis

Today was the last run of the "Couch to 5K" program which I followed for the last five months. And I did it! I ran 5k! I remember how weak I was after steroid therapy, walking 500 meters was a major challenge. And it took 2 months of physio therapy to get me to a point where I was allowed to run at...

@Loves

13 Mar 2022 12:49

To start off...no ms diagnosis

So I've been trying to advocate for my own health. Why do I feel so guilty, for trying to be the best me? I've prompted more visits to the local sliding scale Dr. Office. Bc of migraines, that every MRI has said my brain in fine. Made an eye appointment bc honestly I don't remember ever having an ey...

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