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Hi, I was diagnosed with RRMS in October 2009 in England and my neurologist at the time was really great and very supportive. He always gave me the confidence to make my own decisions about my treatment and very much encouraged a healthy lifestyle, understanding what triggered my symptoms (conflict...

“My neurologist said, you've got MS. I remember walking out of the appointment and just sort of, not believing it.” 💚 This week's episode is with the inspiring @Sarahemily who reveals what it was like to have her confidence knocked by MS. Has MS knocked your confidence at all? Share your story i...

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To begin, I had a craniotomy in 2014 to remove a benign brain tumor from the left frontal lobe that was causing vision loss, the worst migraines I’ve ever had, and many other issues. Since 2020, I’ve noticed random nerve pain in other places on my body outside of my head. Random hot spots that feel ...

To begin, I had a craniotomy in 2014 to remove a benign brain tumor from the left frontal lobe that was causing vision loss, the worst migraines I’ve ever had, and many other issues. Since 2020, I’ve noticed random nerve pain in other places on my body outside of my head. Random hot spots that feel ...

I was diagnosed with ms when I was 17, I am now 26. Does the constant tiredness or aching ever go away? And those of you who have been on techfidera, has it helped tremendously or have you found yourself going for something new? It makes me feel like my skin is on fire. I’m tempted to go back to the...

I cannot get away from coming back to thinking I have PPMS, despite the positive news from tests. Since this all came to my attention with dizziness in August and pins and needles in October, i just keep coming back to that. I've seen my doctor, a neurologist, an ophthalmologist and done emgs, brain...

My MRI shows demyelinating lesions and still not being diagnosed. I've been experiencing symptoms.

I really want to have a second opinion from another consultant and most people pointed to Professor Gavin Giovannoni. I know he is in Barts Hospital. I found an email for NHS queries at the bottom of this page https://www.qmul.ac.uk/blizard/all-staff/profiles/gavin-giovannoni.html but it bounced bac...

hey folks! I've really struggled with temperatures since my diagnosis. I had a job around sterilising ovens and had to quit because of it and countless pictures of my face flushing or as of late my hands have been flushing particularly in temperature changes - heat mostly but im really struging with...

Sensory problems are often one of the earliest symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis and occur in 20 to 50% of MSers. Grace shares her experiences of sensory issues in our latest Animated Symptoms Video. How do you manage sensory issues as a result of your MS? Share your tips for the rest of the commun...

Hi friends! Curious how often you all catch colds/flu/covid? I know having small children is a factor, but in general do you feel you catch things at the drop of a hat or just slightly increased more that usual? Just started treatment, and curious. Definitely got into a great habit of hand washing...

Hi guys im new here and i was just wondering How long did it take you guy's to get an MS diagnosis?

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I just found out that I have ms in December. I go for my second dose of my first infusion of Ocrevus on Monday. So far my symptoms haven't gotten better. In fact it seems like my symptoms keep getting progressively worse over yhe last 6ish months. I have tremors that seem to get worse when I use my ...

Hi, I just joined, I was happy to find this place, and thought to introduce myself and give you a short intro through my story. English is my second language, so please forgive my grammar. I recently had new symptom, but I'll start at the begining. I have been diagnosed in 2019, but I had first s...

why do I find it so hard when others feel the need to make comments about me not helping? I would love to be the person who could just forget the comment or even call them out on it 🤷🏻‍♀️ We had a party in the house for my daughters 18th. This was really important to us as a family to celebrate h...

I was told that steroids in my muscle tissues would help me build them better of course. I can definitely see how that would be helpful but I'm curious if it's usable at all