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@leeannjr 

4 Jul 2025 19:58

leeannjr

Treatment will now begin.....

Hi everyone! Today was another big day in my new MS journey since my diagnosis in February 2025. It has been confirmed I have relapsing remitting MS and I will begin my medication in approx 6 weeks - short wait whilst the NHS sort this out. How did anyone find the medication I'm being moved on ...
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@lllJlll 

4 Jul 2025 00:16Last reply 4 Jul 2025 02:00

lllJlll

Recently diagnosed and my life just took a drastic turn

it’s been rough since the diagnosis. My relationship ended because of it, even if it wasn’t the only reason. A lot of little things stacked up, but when things got tough, she left. Just moved out over the weekend let her keep the apartment. I’ve been trying to reach out to the MS community, see if I...
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@fayzalula 

3 Jul 2025 18:51 EditedLast reply 4 Jul 2025 20:01

fayzalula

AITA

I’ve got my first appt tomorrow with the MS nurse, I’ve read up on DMTs and pretty much made my decision. I’m happy to hear what my neurologist recommends based on his meeting with the MS MDT I’ve got a list of questions and a list of symptoms but my main question is - when can I start treatment! ...
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@BearyBunny 

2 Jul 2025 21:36Last reply 3 Jul 2025 03:17

BearyBunny

just.. a lot.

I was diagnosed March 31st, 2025, And I don't know how to get my family to realize I might never be better... I understand that it's only been a few months, the first year of diagnosis is the first, and this is hard on them too. I am blessed to have a family who can assist me and help provide for ...
Newburgh, United States
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@Mike9 

1 Jul 2025 13:43Last reply 1 Jul 2025 20:42

Mike9

Quick question

Just putting it out there. Would anyone with MS newly diagnosed or been diagnosed for years invest in a life coach? Not counselling but speaking to someone who has been through diagnosis and lived with the disease for years and maybe able to offer tips/advice ?
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@FionaD 

29 Jun 2025 21:14Last reply 30 Jun 2025 02:01

FionaD

Sound magnified in right side of head

Hey everyone, just wondering has anyone experienced tinnitus like symptoms? In right side of my head everything sounds magnified, like really loud, is this a relapse does anyone know? Thanks in advance, rrms diagnosis 2020
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@lkr6 

29 Jun 2025 06:45Last reply 30 Jun 2025 01:48

lkr6

Optic neuritis

Hello, looking for some words of wisdom, am fairly recently diagnosed (March this year) luckily symptoms have been fairly manageable so far. However Thursday morning I woke up without much sight in my right eye, trip to eye casualty later and diagnosis of optic neuritis. They’ve said it will heal it...
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@WobbilyButWitty 

27 Jun 2025 20:05 EditedLast reply 28 Jun 2025 15:14

WobbilyButWitty

Work from home jobs?

I’m a teacher but because of my new MS diagnosis I’m leaving at least for the next few years to figure out my health. Where I’m at now physically I don’t know if I can do an in person job. Online teaching, too, is still very taxing mentally, and I don’t feel I could be up to par for that. Are ther...
Caldwell, United States
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@fionasj 

27 Jun 2025 14:03Last reply 28 Jun 2025 13:48

fionasj

Medical cannabis

I've just resived my first prescription on medical cannabis. I'm nervous because I have had bad experiences with it in the past. I almost looking my partner last year. When my dad passed I smoked it all the time to escape (before MS diagnosis) so I pushed everyone away. I know it is going to be pos...
, United Kingdom
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@Vickim654 

26 Jun 2025 12:26Last reply 27 Jun 2025 17:52

Vickim654

Switch treatment or hold off ??

Hey everyone (sorry long post) Looking for advice, opinion or just really something. I completed mavenclad treatment in 2023 and have been having regular monitoring - all ok. I recently had mri and results have shown a new lesion - this was obviously a kick in the butt but after meeting with my c...
Coatbridge, United Kingdom
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