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@Staceymummy

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Staceymummy

Fight m.s and young children

Hello I am a mum of two boys . My m.s is very active and I'm on alot of medication. My oldest son is going through assessments for asd and adhd. But I really struggling to come with my health aswell as my son... any advice would be great
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@DJDsouza

DJDsouza

What I do to fight MS

Posted this before, but it was so long ago it's been lost to the ether....

@wxrmthinthesun

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wxrmthinthesun

How do you live with your MS?

I'm just sharing some thoughts here and I'm curious about other people's opinions! So, we may all know that Christina Applegate did a red carpet in the past couple days with a cane that had "FUMS" all over it. Which I respect but it's not for me. The "MSWarrior/Fighter" and the " FUMS" mentality isn...
Scotland, UK
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@Lucy244

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Lucy244

Medical exemption certificate anyone ?

Hi there, has anyone applied for or has successfully got a medical exemption certificate for the covid 19 vaccines ? Please pm me if you can! Kindest regards and happy new year everyone, #fightms
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@FXMS

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FXMS

Empty

Hello Shift.MSers. I was diagnosed with early PPMS (male, 28) in july, 4 months after breaking up with someone I still love. The break up was slow, painful, emotionally violent. Today I went for a drink with this person, mostly to share my MS diagnosis and my treatment plan with a newly approved...
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@MSpositive

MSpositive

How I tackle fatigue

Hi, I'm Sharon, was diagnosed back in November 2007 (nearly 11 years!). It's been a rollercoaster. There's been highs: one when I got back on my motorbike, another when I started a round the world trip. And many lows: like when I had to come home 2 months into the round the world trip and when I ...
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@cammo

cammo

MS Ride Melbourne

If anyone would like to sponsor me in the MS Ride Melbourne all donations are welcome. https://www.msmelbournecycle.org.au/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=7430 I am taking part in the 2018 MS Melbourne Cycle to fight MS. Multiple sclerosis is the most common disease...
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@Pinkyx

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Pinkyx

Hobbies after lemtrada, raising ££

Hi all. I've Recently had a treatment called lemtrada and it's been a long ride for the recoop... I went in for the five day treatment on 13th June and have been working a few hours this week so it's taken a very long time to be more myself. However, Generally it's been a positive experience, an...
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@Pinkyx

Pinkyx

MS pendants so cool

Hi all, a friend of mine is trying to create awareness for MS with my help, and she is making these amazing bracelets, and necklaces with cute pendants on with Fight MS on... take a look, they are so cute ! Some of her profits are going to charity x https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CrystalWatersLove ...

@US-Emma

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US-Emma

My Lemtrada Experience

Many people have asked about my lemtrada story and I have answered many questions. Today I wrote a synopsis of my story on another thread here. I am reposting it because so many people still have questions about Lemtrada- or might even be unaware of the Lemtrada option. Here is that reposting of th...
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@natalie86cc

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natalie86cc

What's your cure?

Hey everyone, Natalie here - new to the forum (25, living in London, from South Africa). I just wanted to get some insight into what everyone is doing to 'fight' MS? i.e. what's your cure? And yes, I use the word 'cure' because that's what we strongly believe in...and no good ever comes from tak...
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@NatalieNoor

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NatalieNoor

Black tea effects to body - anyone?

Has anyone noticed black tea to ease ongoing sensations? I’ve had pins and needles in my hands since diagnosis this feb and only once experienced full return of feeling in my body (not sure why and only for a number of hours), after accidentally drinking a iced peach drink with black tea (I usually ...
Paris, France
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@karlell

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karlell

still hard

i was with my partner for 16yrs she got diagnosed with ms about 7 yrs ago .as the ms progressed we were starting to always fight and between work and looking after her and the fights i burnt myself out and we called it a day as i couldnt take the arguing anymore.the first few months were really hard...
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@Shannon_Devlaminck

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Shannon_Devlaminck

Well it is definitely morning. 🥴

Good morning/afternoon/evening to you all. Thought I would put them all in there because depending where and when you read this it will all apply that way. Lol. Well before I even get started for those who have not read anything I have posted before I suppose I should put a bit of disclaimer here th...
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@leslielane843

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leslielane843

Spouse

I'm just wondering what I can do to help my husband adjust to having to help me more and living with a ms'r. We have already had a couple of horrible fights and he's sent me into ms flares twice! He wants to leave me again, how can I help him understand.
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@Sillyme

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Sillyme

I am going mad, someone please help

I have sleepless nights with all shit fights being going on in my brain. It's becoming so out of control that I have started throwing stuff on Wall. Some regrets, some insults I face, some humiliations. Can someone help how to get rid of these?
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@Rochelle_Bates

Rochelle_Bates

PETAL PUSHER - the movie!

For the rock n roll fans out there... Petal Pusher: A Rock n Roll Cinderella Story – The Movie! OR: how to have MS and still live a rock n roll life! Rumored, threatened, finally ready and in pre-production! Gigantic Pictures announces that Edward Bates is attached to direct the fil...
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@shireen

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shireen

Rant - Over It

Ok, usually I am one who pushes through, fights on, stays positive, takes it like a champ and does what needs to be done for myself and everyone else, despite how I feel or whatever challenges I am facing. Knowing that if I dont do it - it wont get done. There isnt anyone to call on, things can't fa...
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@fifival

fifival

My lovely friend *who has MS"

Although my friend has had MS for a while, Gallop has filled me in with how she is feeling - and thinking. She is a very brave lady who fights against her illness and I can see how distressing it is for her. It's like trying to fight a ghost that is tearing her apart - and she doesn't know which p...

@fifival

fifival

My lovely friend *who has MS"

Although my friend has had MS for a while, Gallop has filled me in with how she is feeling - and thinking. She is a very brave lady who fights against her illness and I can see how distressing it is for her. It's like trying to fight a ghost that is tearing her apart - and she doesn't know which p...
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