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@Tdrsj 

26 Mar 2025 22:40Last reply 4 Apr 2025 00:49

Tdrsj

Long-Termers Advise please

Hi ya. This is a shout out to the Long Termers of MS out there! I was diagnosed about 18 months ago and I guess what I am asking is how fo you actually come to terms with this and not let it consume you all of the time?? I have a family who still very much depend on me, I work full time and ru...
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@Kt85 

8 Mar 2025 07:14

Kt85

Hi wonder if anyone can help I'm a mum of 4 and recently been diagnosed with MS. I recently had what they call a bacteria relapse which lead me to be in hospital as I was unable walk and move my arm. Due to this I was unable to look after my children and there is only so much family can do. Is there any help out there that can help with family's when situations happen?many thanks

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@Amalthea 

4 Mar 2025 21:48Last reply 4 Mar 2025 22:04

Amalthea

MS and family planning

Hi everyone, This is mostly aimed at those of us capable of carrying children. My partner and I have been talking about children and what we want to do going forward. Relevant info: I've been diagnosed since 2022, RRMS, no recent relapses and minor, intermittent symptoms (fatigue, migraine, brain f...
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@Fozz 

28 Jan 2025 21:44Last reply 29 Jan 2025 04:01

Fozz

Evening all

I'm feeling pretty useless and an overall burden on my wife. I don't work and haven't since I got medically discharged from the army about two years ago due to a spinal injury while serving. Since then I got my diagnosis for MS and my mobility and pain have gotten worse. On top of that I've had ne...
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@sarahms 

18 Jan 2025 13:16Last reply 21 Jan 2025 13:16

sarahms

Does this resonate with anyone else?

Trying to understand why I’ve developed MS. * I know that stress and anxiety are major factors. I understand that a lack of vitamin D can contribute, as can exposure to the Epstein Barr virus and also having a family history of autoimmune disease. * I understand from an article on the MS Trust we...
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@Knuckles1980 

13 Sep 2024 09:50Last reply 18 Sep 2024 00:08

Knuckles1980

Friday 13th....

Some say it's unlucky... Well so far my employer has decided not to pay me, missed 2 direct debits thanks to this and stressed so much that my right eye has decided to go blurry again.... Hope you are all having a better day
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@Khadigarehab 

13 Sep 2024 08:17

Khadigarehab

Viral Infections & MS

Hello again, So since its the back to school season, & I meet lots of parents & kids, Ive just got a viral respiratory infection, a rough cough with mucus, flu & some fever. The dr said that the Tysabri im taking suppresses my immunity, so whatever disease I get, I need to take extra medicine, & ex...
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@katanalexandra 

13 Sep 2024 04:32 EditedLast reply 4 Apr 2025 01:54

katanalexandra

Motivation

Is anyone else having a really hard time with trying to do better health wise. After my diagnosis of RRMS I got so depressed. It seems like I cannot find even an ounce of motivation to get me to eat better or exercise. I just don’t even understand. With everything else I have to deal with, kids, inj...
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@rachael30f 

11 Sep 2024 21:34 EditedLast reply 12 Sep 2024 06:25

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everybody need JESUS

everybody need JESUS on here because he died for each of you on here and rose again so there can be salvation repentance for all sin and we just have to have an open heart to JESUS we need to come like little children the way we go to our mother and father for acceptance JESUS can be your dad we jus...
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@lcody 

11 Sep 2024 01:56Last reply 12 Sep 2024 07:01

lcody

Disassociation

My almost 17 year old daughter has MS. She us currently on rituximab for treatment. Her diagnosis happened in November 2023. She's been doing okay but has had some issues with dizziness and falling. Currently she expressed that she is having feelings of "things not being real" and is really emot...
Leupp, United States
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