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I’ve been experiencing new symptoms from that which I had in 2014 when I had 2 mri’s that showed lesions but I didn’t have a 3rd scan which showed active lesions so I was told back then they couldn’t officially diagnose ms as they needed all 3 scans to show active lesions. Now 2018 and my balance is...

In my previous post I pointed out that getting together with friends, laughing and playing games are all activities that promote positive brain changes as well as boosting our mood. Laughter has been proven to be beneficial medicine for anxiety and depression. According to Bennett and Lengecker (200...

Hi! Apologies if I’m posting this in the wrong part of the forum. Recently (last 2/3 months) I’ve been having some strange sensations in my body that have had me wondering about MS being a possible cause. The most noticeable symptom has been a numb/tingling sensation in my right leg/pelvis/stomach...

I'm due to see my neurologist for the first time since I was diagnosed ten months ago and I'm feeling anxious about it. My neurologist told me that I wasn't being offered any treatment at this stage because and I quote "You are far from my worst off patients" which as reassuring as he might have int...

Hi everyone. Just needed to vent my worries. I am due an infusion next month, and I was seeing the MS nurse on the 1st March. I guess my appointments will be cancelled due to nurses strikes. This is making me feel worried that I am not going to get my infusion on time. I am worried that waiting migh...

Here is a positive note on anxiety. There is a genetic component to anxiety, with heritability ranging from 30 – 50%. This means that if you suffer from anxiety and one of your parents suffers from anxiety, you were dealt a rotten hand in the card game of life. To make matters harsher for you, there...

Stressed? Anxious? Laughter may be the medicine you need. According to Bennett and Lengecker (2006), “The concept that humor or laughter can be therapeutic goes back to biblical times and this belief has received varying levels of support from the scientific community at different points in its hist...

Feeling bummed out today after being told I have new lesions on brain and neck!!! Medication change is needed. :( #feelinganxious

Hi everyone, well I've done it I made the decision to start Tecfidera after lots of questions and worries fired at my MS Nurse this seemed the most effective option to me at present and with regular monitoring risks seemed a bit more manageable to process. But now I've been contacted to advise my f...

Hello I had an appointment with my Neurologist today and he mentioned MS burn out to me which I've never heard of. Has anyone else heard of this ? He basically said because of my age he didn't expect there to be any new activity or progression and would keep me under review with my next appointm...