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@StevenB73 

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Diagnosis

How long did it take for to get diagnosed with MS?
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@shiftms-polls 

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Poll 📊 Did your HCP mention progression at diagnosis?

Last month we reached out with an opinion check and asked you if healthcare professionals should discuss progression at diagnosis. While 17% of you said you’d prefer to be told later on, around 75% said yes, you would prefer to be told about progression at diagnosis. In the second of our progressi...

Are HCPs talking about progression at diagnosis?

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@shiftms-films 

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Do All MSers Think The Same? | Diagnosis: Part One

Join Roxy, Heather, Maytee, Katt and Dave as they agree and disagree with hot MS topics, opinions and share their multiple sclerosis diagnosis stories. Did you have a difficult diagnosis? Why not share the lessons you learned with the Community in the comments below 👇 https://www.youtube.com/watc...
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@kellihr 

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I had a spinal tap yesterday and besides feeling like I was beat with a sledgehammer on my back my head has never hurt this bad in my life. Did anyone else experience this? My dr did just to confirm her diagnosis.

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@AlieVC 

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Hi, I'm new here and just wondering how long did it take everyone to get a diagnosis? I'm currently having investigations to see if I have it or if it's something else. I fell down some stairs a few months ago-no idea why, I didn't have dizziness at that specific time and I didn't trip or slip........
Richmond, United Kingdom
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@ciara1982 

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Hi I have had a recent mri identifying inflammation on both spinal cord and brain. I’m seeing neurologist on Friday. Did anyone get a diagnosis with the same mri result? My symptoms are weak left leg, tingling in right hand and poor balance. I also tend to be very sensitive to alcohol.
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@JenniDawn 

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Hey everyone. I am new here. I was just diagnosed with MS after they found three lesions in my MRIs—one in my brain stem last April and two more on my brain about two months ago. Following a lumbar puncture two weeks ago, my neurologist confirmed the diagnosis.I have my first appointment with a neuroimmunologist MS specialist this coming Friday. I’m trying to put together a list of questions, but honestly, I’m an emotional mess and feeling very overwhelmed. I have a small list started, but I would love some suggestions on what I should prioritize asking as I start this journey. Please and thank you!😊

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@Christie 

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Was anyone diagnosed with other conditions befor your ms diagnosis?

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@Morgan_Cody 

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What all tests were run to confirm your diagnosis of MS?
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@neilr 

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After diagnosis!

How long did it take from diagnosis to getting treatment. Seems weeks to get appointments :( and to know what treatment I will get :(
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