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@SamuelJS 

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Awkward moment

Today I was driving a 16 seater and stopped at the traffic light when Brain fog/Fatigue kicked in and I ended up missed the change of traffic lights and my work colleague needed to snap me out of it. Luckely we had a conversation previously about Brain fog/fatigue, so it wasn't some much of a supris...
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@LEWISHAVERLY 

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Living with MS has taught me that strength doesn’t always look like fighting. Sometimes, strength is resting, asking for help, and simply choosing to keep going. 💙There are days when my body doesn’t cooperate and moments when the journey feels heavy, but I remind myself that I am more than my diagnosis. I’m still here, still hopeful, and still grateful for every little victory.MS is part of my story, but it will never be the whole story. 💙🦋

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@LEWISHAVERLY 

LEWISHAVERLY

To every MS warrior, 💙Some days may break your rhythm, but never let them break your spirit. You may have difficult moments, but you are still here, still fighting, and still moving forward.Your strength is bigger than your struggles. Keep going, keep believing, and never give up on yourself. One day at a time. One victory at a time. 💪🏽💙

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@LEWISHAVERLY 

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💙 A Word of Encouragement for My MS Family 💙Today, remind yourself that you are stronger than the days that try to convince you otherwise. Living with MS can bring uncertainty, exhaustion, pain, and moments when you simply wonder, “How much longer can I do this?”But look at you—you’re still here. Still trying. Still pushing forward. And that matters. 🌷Don’t feel guilty for resting. Don’t compare your journey to someone else’s. Some days you may accomplish a lot, and other days getting through the day may be your biggest achievement. Both are victories.Take today one step, one breath, and one moment at a time. Be patient with yourself and celebrate every little bit of progress.You are not your diagnosis. You are still you—with dreams, strength, purpose, and so much life ahead. Keep going. Better days are possible. ❤️💪

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@LEWISHAVERLY 

LEWISHAVERLY

To everyone living with MS: please remember that you are stronger than you realize. ❤️Some days you may feel like you’re winning, and other days simply getting through the day may feel like a victory. And that’s okay. You don’t have to be strong every moment. You’re allowed to rest, to cry, to feel frustrated, and to have difficult days.But when tomorrow comes, take another breath and keep going. Even if you can only move forward by 1%, that is still progress. 🌷Celebrate the little victories. Be gentle with yourself. Give yourself credit for the battles nobody else can see.Your MS does not define your worth, your dreams, or the beautiful person you are. Keep believing, keep hoping, and keep on keeping on. 💪❤️To every MS warrior reading this: you are not alone. We’re walking this journey together. 🧡

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@RaeMarie21 

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So I listen to Christina Applegates podcast called Messy.. it’s about her having MS and she calls the Electric wheelchair a beep beep. I want one so bad. But my mom refuses me all the time cuz she think I’ll run people over. The are so rude in my manual wheelchair.

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@cazz174 

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Really struggling at the moment, had a bad fall over 2 weeks ago, I fell on my right side nothing broken but I have a huge haematoma which I'm told could take months to heal. I have footdrop in my right foot and my ankle is now puffy. Anyone else affected like this?

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@Nephthys 

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Anyone else have moments where everything you say comes out like Porky Pig??

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@ShawtyL54 

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Hi everyone, I hope you all doing okay & staying strong. I have alot going on & I feel like crap. I been stressing but Lord knows I try not to because it's not good for my health. My oldest son was in a bad car wreck on Ma 16, 2026 & it took a toll on me when I went to the hospital & seen him with that breathing tube in his mouth. Hearing the doctor saying he can't breath on his own devastated me. God heard my prayers & gave my son another chance. He showed him grace & mercy...my son had to have surgery/ in his hip 2 plates & 12 screws. He's going through Rehab Therapy now. I stayed at the hospital with him for bout 14 days & never left his side. The hospital then transported him to a inpatient Rehab Therapy Facility I stayed that day & went hope to rest. I having been feeling the best. I need to go see my Neurologist but my car a/c went out & I can't stand to be in the heat very long. It takes 1hr. 10 min. to my Neurologist. It's sad but I don't have anyone to take me. My oldest son towed out his car & my baby son drive trucks over the road/ he drive his car to Atlanta truck spot & leave it there while he work. I'm concerned & honestly worried about my health for 1 my vision is blurry going in & out/ the pain in my right eye is excruciating it was like that before I think it's optic neuritis. I think I have another UTI, and my memory done got worser, and my whole body especially my legs are aching so bad. It sucks having MS & you don't have a support system or anyone to help me when I'm down & out. I just pray God hears my prayers...Still I'm there for my mom with dementia, my son because he still needs my help...but I look around & nobody has me. One of my sister's have cancer & still I go by & check on her & call her but hopefully she will be fine she done with chemo, had surgery, and next step radiation. I tell God I see why you allowed me to go through the things I went through in life...even though I'm going through I'm still fighting & staying strong. If, nobody else don't got me I got me & I know God got me. He didn't bring me this far to leave me. I'm just going to stand still and wait on God like always...he might not come when I want but he's a on time God. He amazes me everytime!🙏🏿❤️🙌🏾

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@Khadigarehab 

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How do you do it while being a mom?

Hello everyone How do you manage to stay healthy and not catch any diseases while being on immunosuppressants? Im a breastfeeding mom on Tysabri, and its getting harder not to catch any colds, high fevers or anything my daughter can be catching For a normal person, they say boost your immunity, i...
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