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@hlooby 

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Awaiting answers

Hi, I am in the UK. I dont have a diagnosis, but looking at the possibility. I had a brain and neck mri 10 days ago. Not sure how long it will be before getting results. Anyway, I've suffered vertigo on and off a few years, seems to occur more regularly now. The last 3 years I started with a lot of...
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@coathanger 

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Different

I noticed from everyone else post that everyone journey is different with this ms thing just stay positive and keep God in your corner
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@NightOwlmn 

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Work restrictions

What’s up everyone. I was diagnosed with RRMS in March of 2024, so far my work has completely turn its back on me. I’ve only ever done manufacturing labor. since my diagnosis I’ve learned I can’t stand for more than a few hours I easily fall asleep and I have issues remembering things. Has anyone h...
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@thriftybeachbum 

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Struggle Bus

Hi! My name is Cheyenne and I was officially diagnosed 2yrs ago but have had symptoms since 2019. Iv hit my crap gap for my treatment plan (ocrevus) and am struggling a hit to keep up with all the end of year things as a parent of an elementary school aged child, as well as her end of year wrap up w...
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@Katiecosworth 

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Katiecosworth

How often do you get an MRI of your spine?

Just wondering how often you get an MRI of your spine done? I still don’t have a diagnosis of MS but as the years go on, new symptoms seem to appear. I had an MRI of my full spine back in 2021 but didn’t have any lesions there, only my brain. That was prior to my leg becoming as weak as it is now....
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@Manxgal75 

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Manxgal75

Fatigue

Ok, so how does everyone deal with their fatigue effectively? I just can't. I still work 30 hours.in care, and that still leaves things needing doing at home. So on m6 days off, I'm washing clothes, hoovering etc. I keep going until I'm worn out which has put me in a constant deficit. I try to slac...
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@wallace32102 

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Thoughts

Keep it real-"the everyday looks-the trying not fall in a 90% physical job-(the man is to be good and handle it-)blah blah blah-the hang in there talks is the stupidest s*it-in the world-your dignity is killed-ms is just a slow shameful death-n in the process pay your rent and bills and don't get ro...
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@Alexandria45 

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Alexandria45

Was I in denial or false hope?

I was recently diagnosed with MS, I went through all the tests even started the medicine. But was still hoping I would get a call saying we misdiagnosed you. I had one more test to do and that was spinal Mri. I did it, no lesions on the spine. The doctor was like good news. I'm like so can this all ...
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@oakjackalope 

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Walking with a stick.

I am feeling really self conscious, at the times i need to walk with a stick. Feel like im to young, and that other people are judging me. I know it helps keeps me stable, and takes àlot of pressure off my back. But idk the science behide the comfort of it. Idk if it just a plasebo. I used to walk a...
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@MarindaBrent 

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Monday blessings

Happy Monday 😃😃😃😃 May 5, 2025 The Spirit of God For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7, NIV Today's Word In 2 Kings 6, the king of Aram was so angered by the way the prophet Elisha was exposing his plans to the Israeli...
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