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@JessMonster 

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JessMonster

Feeling trapped but feeling positive

I was wondering if anyone else felt as trapped as i do in their own skin? I feel like I am a prisoner in my own skin most of the time and I was wondering if anyone had any advice. I mean I am positive about the things I can do and I love to learn new things so in that way I am never bored.
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@Geordie57 

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Feeling positive😀

Hi, hope everyone is feeling good. Mri has come back no new lesions ! So happy as the one before I had a ‘load’ of lesions and lemtrada was suggested! I went for Avonex , started the gym and feeling good..... touch wood xx
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@WINDUSS 

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Feeling positive

Hi everyone, I just wanted to share a win I had over the weekend. I have been diagnosed with RRMS for 18 months now and it has been a rollercoaster of emotions and if I'm honest I haven't been dealing with it in the best way. I only told my immediate family and a couple of colleagues about my diag...
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@Matt_Boyd 

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Feeling positive!

I've just had a good phone appointment with MS Nurse! Just wanted to share some hope in these trying times. There are many good people in the world (Despite the Trumps! 😏) Keep the faith MS-ers!
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@laurabug 

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laurabug

Lemtrada

so the journey begins today- sitting here waiting for my treatment to start- feeling positive only real concern is being away from my little girl (6 months old) for so long everyday!! I am hoping this will bring the ms to a halt for a long time and maybe even improve some symptoms. i know 3 people ...
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@MiaPi 

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MiaPi

Tecfidera switch

Hello all, I was recently advised by my neurologist to switch from Copaxone to Tecfidera due to MRI activity. I have not been feeling positive at all towards this specific medication because of all the potential side effects, as well as the link to it to food consumption. I don’t want to always ha...
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@Sophs23 

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Feeling blue

First time posting on here (or anywhere tbh) Newly diagnosed (3 months ish) and was feeling positive and strong but the last couple of weeks sadness and anger has just overwhelmed me. I know I can be positive and I can overcome this but I suppose I’m wondering if you guys had any tips or advise of a...
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@andyl 

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andyl

Making the first DMD choice

Hi everyone. i'm so pleased I came across shift.ms :). I'm Andy and diagnosed with RRMS a month ago. As i'm sure you all know, i'm on a complete rollercoaster right now but i'm feeling positive and focused on getting on the right DMD's (along with diet, vitamins and managing stress etc). I've done ...
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@gibfish 

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D(MD) Day

Hey all, had my post relapse appointment yesterday and have agreed to start on oral Tecfidera starting in the coming weeks. Feeling positive about this but maybe not the first few weeks, I'll try keep a diary. Anyone used anything to tackle any side affects (stomach or flushes), just in case it'd be...
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@GandTGirl 

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New to all this!

Hi, I'm new to all this, not just the MS but posting anything on line like this. I was diagnosed earlier this year -quite quickly (less than 6 months) after my first visit to the GP with a list of symptoms. Turns out that 'flappy leg' wasn't connected to my sciatica after all! Now I'm just wai...
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