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@Janny 

Janny

Finally, im getting dmt!

Not been on here for a while( needed headspace) but I wanted to share. After nearly 5yrs of symptoms,neurology appointments ,countless symptoms and a diagnosis a little over a year ago,I am finally meeting my ms nurse next month to discuss choosing dmt. 2 relapses this year that put me on gabapenti...
Derby, UK
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@Abz671 

Abz671

I took my first Tec pill!!

I just wanted to share with the people that will understand the most. I’ve had a lot of anxiety surrounding taking treatment and I have finally started Tecfidera. It was upsetting and overwhelming to finally start. I think a lot of things start to sink in. But overall I really am proud of myself and...
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@mendingmimi 

mendingmimi

Misdiagnosis of FND!

Hello! I'm 17 and new to this site, I've joined because I might have MS... So my first two symptoms of MS were trigeminal neuralgia and leg pain on walking, no matter the distance. I have been to my local GP a number of times, sometimes referred to my nearest hospital. Fast forward to now and I hav...
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@vixbaynham 

vixbaynham

Experiences with Mavanclad

Hi! I'm due to begin a course of Mavanclad in the next few weeks and I'm really on the fence about taking it after reading about the possible side affects and how it affects your immune system. I work full time and simply can't afford to be off work as I am a single mother of 2 children and would ge...
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@TiredGirl 

TiredGirl

Feeling Grateful!

It's my beautiful daughter's birthday today and it set me to remembering the day she was born by planned C-Section (because she was predicted to be 11lbs!) It was a fabulous day and we were so happy to have our last baby as I was 37 and had undergone a very traumatic emergency section 6 years befo...
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@Leezybum1 

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Leezybum1

Fatigue

Hey guys has anyone got any advice or suggestions on fatigue I'm really struggling I'm falling asleep sitting up it's out of nowhere it's almost instant and if it's not that I'm out the house for no more than an hour and I'm exhausted I want to go hone to sleep it's really affecting me socially whi...
Cardiff, United Kingdom
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@NerdyLizzie 

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Carpal tunnel flare from crutches

I suffer with carpal tunnel syndrome (had carpal tunnel release on my left hand in 2021) but I'd managed to get my right wrist under control but now I'm using crutches all the time when I leave the house my wrists are hurting again and the numbness etc is returning, any advice? I've got padding on ...
Liverpool, United Kingdom
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@GilesCarey 

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GilesCarey

Hello and advice on Ocrelizumab

Hello everyone, this is a new experience for me talking to other MSers and not just the nurse or consultant. I got diagnosed with RRMS in 2015 but have experienced symptoms since around 2000. I had my first relapse since diagnosed in February this year, I recovered fine with steroids and even though...
Evesham, United Kingdom
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@TiredGirl 

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TiredGirl

Opinions Welcomed Please

Hi... need if possible some opinions/experiences from real people about Pregabalin and/or Gabapentin....... Am needing pain relief from Fibro, MS nerve pain and spasticity/spasms. Baclofen is just not really helping and GP prescribed codeine but only for short term use, which is fair enough. MS team...
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@Will1974 

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Will1974

Have hit a wall

I have hit a bit of a wall with my ms this week. I try to live in the moment, appreciate the small wins etc etc but all the things I can no longer do keep coming to the front of my mind. I’m tired of taking so many medications. I’m tired of the treatment. I know how ungrateful that sounds because...
Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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