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I was diagnosed about 9 months ago. I recently started coming to terms with my diagnosis, though most times i try to ignore it, it somehow stick its head in my business.

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Hi all! Can anyone share how life is after having the immune system prevented from working as effective as it should be? Do you get lots of colds or infections? I’m thinking to start either Ocrevus or kesimpta (there are pretty much the same really). I work as a primary school teacher and I’m a bit ...

I live in Las Vegas and I need a new Neurologist. The last Neurologist I saw diagnosed me with arthritis in my neck after talking to me for 5 minutes. Ignored all the documentation from the other drs and all the documentation I had. I saw my orthopedic Dr 3 weeks before. There is no arthritis anywhe...

Is anyone on Kesimpta? How are you finding it? Do you feel that your anxiety levels rise before you are due an injection?

Hey all just want to say your all amazing, keep fighting, Im trying to set up an online fundraiser as im a DJ, Im finding it hard to socialize with others, as I don't drink and being in a crowd I struggle. So i'm feeling very isolated. However as I DJ online I can play music and speak to people from...

I have an infection under a back tooth and I have had terrible toothache since last Thursday. I went to the dentist last night and he could see there was infection on the x-ray and he says that the tooth needs to be removed but he says that due to my MS, he can’t do it and he has referred me to a lo...

A fellow shifter inspired me to my newest MS painting, "Iris". "Iris" visualises how I felt after I was first told I have MS. She visualises how surreal this experience is, how I felt like I was losing my mind... how I was completely falling apart - this is my most abstract painting to date and I'm...

Hey PPMSers 👋 I came across an interesting article that delves into how genetics may affect the onset and progression of MS. The article discusses a recent study that used stem cells derived from people with MS to develop cerebral organoids, also known as "mini-brains," to better understand the ce...

Hey there MSers 👋 What kind of diet do you follow? I recently came across some exciting news that I just had to share with you. You might be interested in hearing about a study that suggests a Mediterranean diet could reduce the risk of cognitive problems, like memory and thinking skills. The stu...

Do you experience it? I have experienced this for quite some time but did not know what it was. Google it. If you do experience it, have you found any tricks to prevent it?

Hi MS’ers, I hope you’re all coping well with all the ‘bob’ that this condition brings, but I’m wondering if anyone can advise me about what help is available for people that can’t work anymore. I only do 20 hrs a week, but even that is becoming a struggle for me, but apart from a very basic pip pay...

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Hi thera Im reaching out to see if there are any msers in Derbyshire/ Chesterfield, my family and friends are great but only someone with ms will understand the lonliness and despair that this brings. Would love to chat and vent! Yours in hope xx

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I recently had a question in a job application whether I identify as neurodiverse. I was wondering how people see themselves and whether multiple sclerosis is considered neurodiverse? Thanks!

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Medical costs will be over $80000 a year for me to live with MS. I feel it might be selfish for me to keep living, as I only make half that a year, and I earn too much to qualify for any financial help anywhere. Any insight or suggestions?

Hi, I was diagnosed rrms after 4yrs of symptoms last July. Im unsure of if and when to contact my ms nurse. Im currently experiencing intermittent sharp stabbing pains on left side of head ( had before, neurologist aware) its driving me mad and my doctor couldn't find anything. Its really ramped up ...

I'm sure im not alone in this problem but I'm just so fed up right now. I wrote here a week or so ago regarding awful nerve pain causing stabbing in my head. I called my ms nurse like you all advised. She was lovely and said would call me back the start of this week to sort meds as codine prescribed...