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@Pumba3112

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Pumba3112

Intimacy/starting treatment

I have an odd few questions about starting treatment shortly as im just waiting on delivery notice for tecfidera. I have RRMS, im not sure if im over thinking everything but hopefully you guys could share some light lol So when you start treatment/on are you more proun to getting ill as i heard y...
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@billyshift

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billyshift

What are your main MS symptoms?

Hey everyone 👋 I wanted to share some amazing interviews we did with Shift.ms members about their MS symptoms and how it affect their day-to-day lives. I found these mega useful when I first joined here so I thought I’d reshare them :) Check the videos out below👇 • Grace on sensory Issues - ht...
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@Luv2travel

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Luv2travel

Several issues after having ms for 7 years

I just finished my second round of Lemtrada. I feel is working so far. I am having the usual problems that others have, fatigue and brain fog being the worst. please feel free to share about the subjects listed below. I am new to this posting so I haven’t figured out how to put the topics ...
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@LJB2801

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LJB2801

Possible MS advise needed

Hi all I live in Northern Ireland am 40 years old and had a stroke 2 years ago. I have had many symptoms since which a close friend now believes to be MS. I'm worried about going to doctor. My symptoms on and off consist of chronic fatigue, spasms in my legs, tingling and weakness in both hands, bla...
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@Stumbler

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Sexual Problems : A Useful Article

https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/expert-voices/2021/11/17/expert-voices-sex-intimacy-multiple-sclerosis-ms
Brighton, United Kingdom
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@supermum1983

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supermum1983

Supporting disabled people find s** worker's

I'm just watching this on Stephs packed lunch, as we all know MS is a disability, It struck a chord with me because we deserve affection and intimacy. Things are hard enough. Question is for single people but people in relatioships can answer (I don't discriminate) people would you use this service...
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@Margaret_Barrie

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Margaret_Barrie

Relationships

I hope I am not alone with this problem but need advice has anybody tried viagra for women my sister told me it's a thing I can try to get my mojo back my husband is so caring and understanding about my complete lack of lust but I actually really miss the intimacy I love my husband so much and he i...
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@Min_Beattie

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Min_Beattie

Feeling overwhelmed

I’m really struggling with touch, my tactile sensations drive me crazy . Does any one have this and also it affects my intimacy and my partner wants to see someone and as this is private I’ve had to ask as having Ms has always lowered my sex drive and now after my transplant (Hsct) I feel it’s worse...
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@rachx91

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rachx91

Relationship advice

Hi guys, I would be grateful for any advice about being in a relationship while having MS. I have been with my partner for 2 years now, and I was diagnosed 10 months into the relationship starting. He has (and still is) very supportive overall and will bend over backwards to take care for me, bu...
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@MStake

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So it happens...

So nobody else to really tell if I'm honest. I've been taking Tecfidera240mg for the bestter part of a month, no real issues apart from stomach cramps and headaches... All very manageable. Spoke to my MS nurse who said I should eat more to improve my fatigue issues, took the advice and what's the fi...
Bolton, United Kingdom
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@Kanga

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Kanga

How do solve a problem like xmas

Simple. Bugger off for the festive break.!!! Last November I was newly diagnosed and struggling with my symptoms that manifested into a hospital stay. By xmas, the in laws and my mother continued with their plans to stay with us. Lots of noise about "ohh we will do everything, you rest up this xmas...
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@Lollypop49

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Lollypop49

Alochol effects with ms

Hi folks, weird one. When having a small amount of alcohol my legs ache really bad, goes after a while. Does anyone else have this? Also does anyone else have intimate issues with there partners since having my baby 2 1/2 years ago I just have gone down hill wanting and have closed myself of to my ...
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@Sez81

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Sez81

How to be heard?

Recentl, I have been rationalising most of my symptoms, thinking 'Maybe my feet feel tingly and weird because of my shoes,' and 'Maybe my hands are tingly because of carrying my heavy bag walking to work.' I don't feel confident anymore to stand up for myself and talk to my GP about my experiences,...
Auckland, New Zealand
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@Shtanto

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Shtanto

Sexual Assistance programs?

In the Netherlands and Denmark, people with disabilities are facilitated with access to sex workers. https://www.independent.co.uk/…/germany-sexual-assistance-p… So I got to thinking to myself there: if women can choose pregnancy or MS, which do they opt for? Both are a fairly major deal As for men,...
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@jil0217

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jil0217

Advice on diagnosis

I wondered if anybody had advice on an MS diagnosis. I am a 29 year old PhD student, and I have been diagnosed with sjogrens and ulcerative colitis with polymyalgia. I do not have the typical ulcertaive colitis in that I have chronic constipation. I also have dermatographism and cholinergic urticari...
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@finchy

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finchy

Noisy pressure redistribution mattress

Hi all Just tried my first night with a pressure redistribution mattress to prevent pressure sores. Wow...its noisy....is this part of the deal...is peace and quiet a thing of the past? I feel like i have spent the night being intimate with a vending machine. I used to enjoy my sleep but now tha...
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@Blue-Eyes

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Blue-Eyes

I have a question for ladies..

I am new to this and the question i have i am a bit embarrassed to ask as it id quite intimate (sex) so if anyone could message me that would be great :)
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