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@Nina18 

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Nina18

Switching from Ocrevus to Kesimpta

Well I think that this has been the shortest time frame I have ever been on ANY! type of medication. I was diagnosed in March of this year with heart palpitations due to the medication. I gave it fair shot and I just can not deal with the anxiety attacks feeling, the off beat of my heart once in aw...
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@kay422 

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kay422

Relapsing/remitting

Has anyone had burning/stabbing sensation on your spine strong enough that it prevents you from standing straight up? Any one with lesions on your spine? What were your symptoms?
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@neumaticbeet177 

neumaticbeet177

Any MS'rs in spokane here?

Hi, I would like to know if there are any people from the apokane, Washington area in this app. I've been trying to find a support group to go to in person ir virtually near me. It's really hard to make friends at my age (52yo), specially if you have MS and on disability. It seems that these days e...
Spokane, WA, USA

@stevethomo 

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stevethomo

London Marathon

I am off to the London Marathon tody to support my friend Anjali Silva. Anji has MS and is doing the full 26+ miles using a rollator for support. She will be walking for approx. 8-hours. What an amazing warrior, never give up and always try to fight MS in any way you can. Anji is doing the marathon;...
London, United Kingdom
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@blackirish 

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blackirish

First time posting

Hello everyone, Diagnosed in 2009. I have a large family, I just celebrated my 20th year anniversary with my husband. We have 6 kids, I work full time and. I also do a lot of volunteer work. I know that everyone has a story and everyone is in a different place. I am working hard to stay strong ...
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@Rage_against_ms 

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Thank you

Thank you for everything, I'm deleting my account on and disappearing and going private with my ms,I finally hit rock bottom and I'm in it deep, don't tell me to stay strong because I'm not, don't tell me that I will be okay because I am really not okay, I don't care anymore I really don't, I'm done...
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@Jordanm 

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Jordanm

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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@lilyindigo 

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Anyone start with relapsing remitting and now?

Having issues with drop foot..I've had to use a walker for stability and strenth..getting a brace for my left leg...and an Orthodontics...I'm having a hard time accepting this next stage...I've always been very strong and have gone through alot..but for some reason this is really bothering me...caus...
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@ninaseen 

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ninaseen

Hey.

I'm not completely new here but I was more the silent member here so far. I just feel so in the wrong place in my life now, I don't know how to not go crazy or drown in depression. I got diagnosed last year. Actually it was exactly one year ago. Maybe also that 'anniversary ' does something to me. A...
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@taelove 

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How Gratitude Helps Me Live with MS (Even on the Hard Days)

Living with MS isn’t easy. Some days my body feels like it’s working against me, and other days, my spirit feels heavier than my limbs. But one thing that’s helped me shift my perspective—again and again—is gratitude. I don’t mean the performative kind. I mean the quiet, deep, soul-level “thank you...
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