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@kimmyk74

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kimmyk74

help on healthy living

Hi! my name is Kim. I have had MS since 2013. Looking for some insight on how to live healthy with MS. If anyone can give me advise on who to talk to get to be healthy and what to eat and what exercises should be done.
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@Eva123

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Eva123

Relationship and a Relapse ext

Hey All!! Im new to this App i have only recently branched out to find out more about MS and healthy living. I got diagnosed with MS when i was 13 years old i am now 25. I went threw all of school not talking about my ms i talk to nobody as it was a rollercoaster getting diagnosed with Ms and findin...
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@themsteacher

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themsteacher

Has anyone had benefits from cutting out meat?

I heard that cutting down on/cutting meat out of your diet can slow the progression of MS. Has anyone found that it's helped their symptoms at all please? Legit willing to try anything at the moment 😂🤞🏻 #diet #healthyliving #meatfree #rrms
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@PaulGriffiths

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PaulGriffiths

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My experience of using cannabis as an alternative to using prescribed drugs to aid my MS symptoms. Having been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in April 2004, I have gone through Relapsing Remitting (RRMS), Secondary Progressive (SPMS) and now for the past couple of years find myself at the Prim...
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@Kemofin

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Kemofin

Neuro appointment

So…. I saw the neuro and have just received ‘the letter’. It says… “Possible sensory cervical transverse myelitis? …demyelination. I am awaiting an appointment for MRI’s on brain and c spine. Most of the tests he carried out seemed to not turn up any negative results. It says that the lower limb exa...
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@beccygreeneyes

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beccygreeneyes

Fancy some nutrition advice?

Morning all! Hope you are well. So as u may or may not know I am a qualified nutritionist. I have set up my own website and work at 2 clinics in London. I do also do skype consultations. Diet and healthy living is extremely important for everyone but especially when you have a condition like ours. A...
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@Shona12

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Shona12

Magnesium

Hi All Just a quick question if I may. I remember people talking about taking magnesium to help with the cold feet and sleeping etc.. I was wondering how much you take? Thanks Shona
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@Joannelouise

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Joannelouise

Mri results

I had my mri results today. She said I have lesions on my spine and I need a brain scan. I asked her y and she said she thinks I have a neurological disorder. I asked what that means and she said well the most common one is MS. I googled the symptoms and I have most of them. I struggle to walk. Stru...
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@Miby

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Miby

Heavy head

Hi all, I am new here really. I wonder if anybody else is experiencing this symptoms 🤦🏻‍♀️ Heavy head like pressure, heavy eyelids which makes difficult to walk due to stiffness and the weird sensation. After 4 years since being diagnosed I’m still with tecdifera. There were 2 new lesions therefo...
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@Warriorforever

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How have you personally adapted to work life??

It’s a question that has made me quite curious, obviously don’t feel you have to answer.. 👌🏻 Have you had to change jobs like me?? Before my diagnosis, my old job was quite strenuous and I struggled most days after a couple of hours into my shift mainly with numbness from the top of my shoulder a...
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@Yorete

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Yorete

London Monthly Meet Up - 22nd April 2023 💗

Good afternoon MSers, Hope you are well and having a good week. I did my 3rd MS event last weekend and had a blast. It was amazing to have the same people attend the event. Event not meeting! This isn't business, it's leisure. 😄 3 MSers in The Multiple Sclerosis Club! 😉🥳 In this world if you w...
London, United Kingdom
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@SteveB82

SteveB82

New to Zeposia

Just started on Zeposia this week and am blown away by the food restrictions. Anyone here using the med and can share their experience? I started experimenting by eating some of the "maybe" foods and will keep doing so as I go along.
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@Fatdad42

Fatdad42

Difficulty swallowing

I have a permanent lump in my throat when I swallow whether eating food or not. I also choke whilst sleeping. Is this common?
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@Nermin

Nermin

🎗🎗

Hi my friends just be happy life is so short and we need enjoy it healthy food 🥘 is very important eat nuts 🌰 vegetables 🥗 fruit eat much and fish 🐠 stop 🛑 alcohol ✋ think negative we are like all people we are the bests one hello from everybody and God bless u Guys 🙏🏻
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@ChrisYarb

ChrisYarb

Chris

Hello everyone! I'm excited to meet others that share my disease. I am eager for suggestions, stories of progress and make friends
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@ChrisYarb

ChrisYarb

Chris

Hello everyone! I'm excited to meet others that share my disease. I am eager for suggestions, stories of progress and make friends
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@andrewm

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andrewm

Recently diagnosed with RRMS, decided to go straight for HSCT

So just sharing my story as it might be helpful for other folk in a similar position. About (roughly) 2 years ago I noticed my feet and left leg started feeling a bit numb and also had a strange sensation around my waist (which I'd later learn is an MS Hug) - felt a bit like wearing boxer shorts th...
Scotland, UK
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@Melaniii25

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Melaniii25

Struggling with accepting

I was diagnosed w MS back last year in August, after being taken to the hospital by my partner for falling unconscious & having my left side go numb. Since then I started in Kesimpta & Deluxetine for the nerve tingleness. I feel so alone as my partner & his family are the only ones that are understa...
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@AmySimpson

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AmySimpson

Green tea much?

Hey team does anyone drink Green Tea to support health, living well with MS? Any recommended best brands to use as a first timer?
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@Smurfbythebay

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Smurfbythebay

What supplements are y'all into?

Hoping this will be a fun, informational thread! They may not have the same effect (or no effect 😅) on everyone, but I'm curious of people's experiences. So besides the good ol' vitamin D, what supplements strike your fancy?
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