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@mightykae 

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mightykae

Walkin' to feel better.

Ok, so thanks to my pre-ms weak self I dontbhave a ton of muscle mass. And now apparently, on top of MS, and potential POTS, i am at risk for the diabetes. So, inspired by my mom ive started walking at local parks with a goal of hitting a mile a few times a week on good days. I do use a cane here an...
Millcreek, United States
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@Spiderhack 

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Normal medication

Hello fellow MS people I am currently on DImethyl fumarate (Tecfidera) and whilst it’s done its job as far as I am aware. Are there any other natural Meds people recommend and if so where you get them from ? I am in the UK I appreciate exercise is a great one which I do but sometimes I am too tir...
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@bugsy 

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Any activity is a chore for me!

I am 78 yrs. old and use a wheelchair outside of my home and a wheelchair inside the house. I have fallen a few times lately and I have to be extra cafeful when I move around. I have PPMS & I feel like I have reached my limit. I have an stretchy band that I try & use weekly. Exercises with a chair...
Winnipeg, Canada

@SusanM 

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SusanM

Lower back pain.

I would advise anyone whether a fellow MS patient or not to check their sleeping position. If you sleep on your side and have your top leg well over your bottom leg your spine is not straight. I would purchase a knee pillow from Amazon to help you sleep straight. OK doesn't completely cure pain part...
Manchester, United Kingdom
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@Lauren21 

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Fitness Trackers?

I'm looking at fitness trackers mainly to manage fatigue and exercise if/when I can. Any good recommendations? I've seen Visible Health and wondered if anyone could back it?!
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@Nando10 

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Nando10

Anyone?

I have been fighting with PPMS now for 16 years the left side of my body is falling me could you all recommend an exercise for my hand and leg please?
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@stevethomo 

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stevethomo

My journey, how many share these experiences?

I am sharing my personal MS journey this MS Awareness Week, because I want other people suffering with this disease to know that they’re not alone in their experiences. There is plenty of hope, laughter and joy to be found alongside MS, and I hope that through sharing my story, I can help others fin...
London, United Kingdom
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@venna70 

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venna70

Newbie

Hi, I believe I have rrms, currently newly diagnosed. Have left leg spasm that goes completely rigid and is very painful since taking quinine tablet it has help leg spasm. They prescribed this before I was diagnosed as were weren’t sure what we were dealing with. I now left with pins and needles in ...
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@Melissaglass 

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Melissaglass

Offloading - The diagnosis process and keeping up with life

Hi guys, here with my first post and just needing to get some things off my chest as I'm struggling. Background is that I am newly diagnosed but not yet on DMT. Last summer had a bout of optic neuritis, and MRI results in January showed 2 lesions. I've since had two appointments with a neurologist ...
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@alyssaann 

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I'm recently diagnosed and determined to do everything I can to keep myself active and able to work. What have you found most helpful? Medication or supplements, books, podcasts, exercise, meditation, etc. Please share with me all your top tips and tricks that have made a difference for you.

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