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@Rima 

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Feeling anxious in general but more about jobs

Needing advice on jobs for people with MS, I've worked in an office since pretty much being diagnosed but I've had some time off this year and now I don't know what to do...
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@shan80 

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Symptoms and feeling anxious

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...
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@hectorpinojr 

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Mental Health Check ✔️

❤️ I'm full of love 🧡 I'm feeling confident 💛 I'm happy 💚 Feeling anxious/nervous 💙 Need someone to talk 💜 Struggling to function 🖤 Having a bad day 💔 I'm sad
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@tumbleweed 

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Nerve conduction tests query please

After 7 months of barely being able to walk finally today got a Lumbar Puncture. 🙁 Apparently there was blood mixed in with the spinal fluid and it won't test properly so I will have to have another - shittiest thing ever and I do not want another one! But, having a nerve conduction test on Thursd...
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@chroniclouise 

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Surviving and absolutely not thriving

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...
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@Humira 

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Humira

COVID Vaccine/Ocrevus

Hi folx, I was diagnosed in with RRMS in October 2020 - still recovering but essentially I woke up partially blind, altered/numbed sensation in left side of my body and struggled to walk due to balance issues. I have Diabetes (T2) and asthma and after speaking with my Consultant, MS Nurse and GP - ...
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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@mutley64 

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MS Burn Out - Does it exist ?

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...
Manchester, United Kingdom
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@splat123 

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New to the crew

Hi everyone! I was diagnosed a week ago yesterday with RRMS. I’m 29, been married a month and have a 19 month old son. Not the best way to start married life- but I know in life things don’t always go to plan! I guess my question is what happens next? I was sent out the neurologists office with t...
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@Truetokeeb 

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Lhermittes Sign/Advice

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...
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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@Lightning87 

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Just back from holiday - took first Tec!

So that’s me back from my wee trip to Turkey. Just took my first Tecfidera, feeling anxious of side effects!!
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