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@carriechristmas 

31 May 2025 19:44

carriechristmas

Walking aids?

I mobilise with a crutch, sometimes 2 due to balance issues. However recently I have been looking into and considering a rollator (walking frame with a seat) to allow me to walk for longer periods as I'd really like to try to exercise a bit more, but I haven't taken the plung yet as I go from think...
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@jah14 

31 May 2025 17:35 EditedLast reply 31 May 2025 19:07

jah14

Help

My legs feel numb but I still feel them and when I rub and pinch them I feel them still. But they are feeling numb this happened last night after my shower. I called my neurologist and left a message being it's a weekend I won't hear from him till Monday. Is this normal? I googled but it gave me...
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@NTKhasMS 

31 May 2025 14:18 EditedLast reply 31 May 2025 20:18

NTKhasMS

Been awhile

Hey guys , been gone for a bit. Feels like every other day I have another doctor's appt (which I do). It's a good thing feel like I am getting things done. On top of that have gotten my she shed and garden with water fountains set up. Don't get out to much , but can be found most of the time relaxin...
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@Katie_Golden 

31 May 2025 13:57Last reply 31 May 2025 16:52

Katie_Golden

Change of career

Has anyone had a change in career, or studied to do something different. I am interested in going into mental health or funeral care . Not sure whether it would be MS friendly
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@maz1172 

31 May 2025 11:36

maz1172

Yeah I had many diagnosis, Positional Vertigo acute aneamia a

I had to have a Lumbar puncture to confirm MS. I went through 10years of feeling no one believed me, that I was just looking for time off work. Even had to wear pressure stockings for 2 yrs, & yeah didn't even help, just made an expense which was unnecessary. Mine is PPMS, the only thing I've been ...
Leeds, United Kingdom

@notodayms 

31 May 2025 11:16Last reply 31 May 2025 13:12

notodayms

Anyone else

I just got out of the hospital after a week. Went to the er because of a extremely bad migraine that continued to get worse. My right side was weak (nothing new) except my mouth started to droop and my BP was in the 200s. After a CT they determined that it wasn't a stroke. But admitted me to a diffe...
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@chericeV 

30 May 2025 08:56Last reply 31 May 2025 14:13

chericeV

Do we sleep anymore

I try to sleep and no matter what… it is always night after night….. the sweat 😓 The painful zaps ⚡️ ripples from head to toe… the tightness and sensation of being turned into an arachnid maybe… I don’t know what I’m feeling…. I feel lost…. But I’m still here… I’m frustrated and still happy and gr...
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@racoonicus 

29 May 2025 19:28Last reply 30 May 2025 06:49

racoonicus

Kesimpta. First dose

Hi. Had my first kesimpta injection this morning. Pls tell me it gets better. By 4pm I was starting to feel bad. Aches, pains, headache, freezing, skin hurts, joint pain. Does anyone know how long it lasts for. I’m hoping I’ll feel better in the morning. Good this is awful. If it’s like this every t...
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@Priscillalife 

29 May 2025 17:31Last reply 31 May 2025 16:40

Priscillalife

Ice baths??

Hey all has anyone tried ice baths? I know there are extreme cold and heat sensitivity but I was reading about it “Cold water immersion therapy is proven to provide relief from inflammation and pain, naturally support the immune system, and help to reduce stress. All three are common symptoms for ...
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@Tianna 

29 May 2025 12:37Last reply 29 May 2025 13:57

Tianna

Remission and Relapses

I was diagnosed at 21, been 10 years now, I’ve been in remission for about 7 years now, and I’ve only ever had relapse while not on treatmen, so I am glad to say my treatment (Ocrevus) is working! What is the longest you guys have been in remission? I do occasionally have fears of relapses but ...
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