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@Samatee 

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Samatee

Hi everyone. May I ask a question before I put it to my MS Condultant st our appointment in August? My beloved dog has died after nearly 11 years by my side. I want to get her paw print tattoed over my heart. I have some of her ashes to go in the ink. Does anyone know of a medical reason if I shouldn’t do this?

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@Ashlees0777 

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I’m new here I’m having a really bad flare up. I have drop foot and it’s hard to walk on my left leg. Having a lot of pain. Just really struggling. On June 9 I will get my third mri and will start treatment. 😞

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@anyaleal 

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Does it get better after Ocrevus?

Hi everyone! I was diagnosed less than three months ago and I’m 10 days away from my first Ocrevus infusion. Right now I’m spending basically 24 hours a day in bed, and I’m using these next two months to adjust to my new reality. Someone told me that this moment, right before starting treatment, is ...
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@livingrose 

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I don't get anxious, but I do get frustrated

I don't get anxious but frustrated for me I freeze deep breath but things in perspective and start again. What do you do?
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@rachp90 

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Extreme weakness. Hi all, I was diagnosed in March and the weakness feels quite unbearable at the moment. I am 2 rounds in of Tysabri and just started physio. What helped you? Praying this gets better! 🙏🏻

Glasgow, United Kingdom
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@nickram 

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Hello I just diagnosed 2 months ago and I’m having a hard time dealing with. How do I accept this is my life cause it doesn’t seem from all the research I’ve done for most people this isn’t gonna get better. Thank you for your help

Telford, United States
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@BillySmith 

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How long did it take you to get diagnosed with MS?

We’ve just launched Shift.ms polls! Take part in the first poll below👇 *Bonus points if you can leave a comment and let me know: are you happy with how long it took?

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@ArtBrown1989 

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Things are getting better!!!

Things really seem to be improving. I have incorporated a workout routine, things are really getting better. Yes having MS is very frustrating but all it takes is a consistent drive to improve. I have started a little workout routine of some leg & chest workouts just to initiate some kind of workout...
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@paddymac999 

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I keep hearing that there's so many wonder treatments that are in the pipeline but how long are they going to be in the pipeline for. It's getting frustrating

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@Precious20 

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Would like to get to know you all

Hi i am Kathy i was diagnosed over 20 years ago with MS. Have been through many many challenging experiences but still here fighting and smiling best can x
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