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@angiecope1225 

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I was doing a lot of research. I read about parasites. Does anyone here think maybe M.S can be caused by a parasite?

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@jameepayne 

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Miles for MS May Challenge

Hi all, In 2023, my life took an unexpected turn when I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). At first, the news felt overwhelming, but I quickly realized that I was not alone in this journey. With the support of my family, friends, and the incredible community of the MS Society, I found hop...
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@Smg97 

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Diagnosed and Unwell

Hello everyone, I was scrolling on Facebook and seen this pop up. I’m not really sure what I’m hoping to get out of this, maybe some direction or what has and has not worked. This is my story. May Memorial Day weekend of 2024 I started shaking when lifting a bottle of water, loosing my words mid s...
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@andikay1 

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Primary MS

I have been getting tested for a couple of years with my neurologist stating I did not have Ms. This last round of MRI’s I have a new lesion 6-7mm in the back of my head. Radiologist states from my last mri to this one I have had change and he states it is in line with primary Ms. I spoke to the nur...
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@steviilillian 

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steviilillian

DMTs

So, finally at there's been an MDT to discuss my case. Treatment options are as follows; Tysabri Ocrevus Kesimpta Mavenclad What are your wins, fails & everything in between? The research hat is on, find me reading medical journals & these comments for the foreseeable 😘
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@Jordanm 

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Gabor Maté Autoimmune Theory

I am wondering what are other people’s takes on Gabor Maté’s theory on MS. “Maté argues that chronic emotional stress, plays a significant role in the development of autoimmune diseases like MS. Maté believes the mind and body are inseparable, meaning chronic psychological stress directly affects...
North Berwick, United Kingdom
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@Elso 

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Anyone taking #Ivermectin?!? Seriously tempted to start my own trial! Have researched can’t find any contradictions, bad effects….What’s the worst that can happen? 🤔

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@ec2021 

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Have your voice heard.....

Hi everyone 👋 I’m Eilis, a postgraduate psychology student from Ireland and a fellow MSer. I’m currently running a study exploring how coaching might support people with MS at work — especially in areas like resilience, confidence, and navigating disclosure. If you’re 18+, living with MS, and curre...
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@KiKiKay 

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KiKiKay

Neuropathy

So, I’ve tried Cymbalta and Gabapentin… nothing really helping for my numbness/burning/tingling. I know nothing will make it 100% but, looking for some relief. I’m not looking for medical advice, just other medications people have taken to help with these symptoms so I can research them.
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@tlmodglin 

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tlmodglin

Vision with ms

I was told I have secondary progressive ms. After hearing my dr. Say I have ms. He tells me to research online about it. As a woman we know when it's not a mental issue. But we get looked over. It frustrates me. I was in the hospital for losing my speech and my whole right side, like a stroke. I reg...
Maricopa, United States
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