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@Hairjunkie

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Hairjunkie

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So I haven't officially been diagnosed by neurologist.. but for years I've experienced weird symptoms dizziness feet numb legs etc but they never last long this month I woke up thinking I fell asleep on my hand but it never woke up then the numbness and pain continued down my arm now m...
Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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@NicoleIvette

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NicoleIvette

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Hello, I’m new to the group and I hope to meet awesome friends and learn more about MS.
Jacksonville, United States
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@giantpeach

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giantpeach

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Hey there everyone! I’m PJ and this is my first post being a newbie to the world of MS and this wonderful group. I was diagnosed RRMS only in January, so I’m coming to terms with life ahead. You will all know how that feels.. but I’m positive and focused to live as normal life as I can. I love ...
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@Rawlings16

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Rawlings16

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Hi. I’m new here. Have no idea if I have MS but, until recently I have had my suspicions. Been unwell for the last 2 and a half with an ever growing list of symptoms. I don’t think I’ve ever really been physically unwell at all until this. Finally had my first ENT appointment in May (!!!) and an MRI...
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@Vanja33

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Vanja33

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Hi guys :) So, 2 months ago I had first symptoms, still have them but worse. They did CT and MRI first and found multiple demienilisation lesions on/in brain and on C1/C2 vertebra, all about 1cm size. My neurologist said its MS. They did lumbar puncture (it was horror) last week and now I am waiting...
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@AlisonM

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AlisonM

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Hello everyone, I’m new here. Diagnosed in Dec 2021. Have no clue what’s going on with my body right now. Really really annoyed at it. I want the old Ali back . Any advice appreciated. ❤️🇬🇧🇨🇦
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@Kittybo

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Kittybo

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Hi there everyone thank you for accepting me into the family lol
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@LizPereira

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LizPereira

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Hi all.. am new one here 🙋🏻‍♀️ Wanting some prespective .. I had one episode of numbness on my right side.. and resolved in about 10 days no other symptoms.. had mri and was told have MS.. still can’t believe it.. wondering what you would do? Would you think it wise to wait since I carry no other ...
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@LizPereira

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LizPereira

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Hi all.. am new one here 🙋🏻‍♀️ Wanting some prespective .. I had one episode of numbness on my right side.. and resolved in about 10 days no other symptoms.. had mri and was told have MS.. still can’t believe it.. wondering what you would do? Would you think it wise to wait since I carry no other ...
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@Webby

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Webby

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Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm new to the group but was diagnosed 20 yrs ago & I'm hear to hopefully learn more about this affliction from real people.
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@FUMS18

FUMS18

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Hello everyone!!!!! My name is Christi I am 46 yrs old and have RRMS. I was diagnosed in 2018 this has been a rough journey for me. Since 2020 I have started progressing fairly quickly. I'm super happy that I found this support group with people who understand the everyday life of what we go through...
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@Rach85

Rach85

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First post, I have had RRMS for 15 years, nothing surprises me anymore with it, but migraines are now a regular thing! 😪 Anyone else have this?? It’s driving me mad
Doddington, Cambridgeshire, UK
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@Carrie40

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Carrie40

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Hi everyone im new here, had RRMS since 2018 currently on tysabri infusion every 4 weeks. I'm waiting on results on an emergency MRI which was u weeks ago and everytime i call i get to am answer phone. Anyway hope your all ok as can be.#tysabri
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@Janny

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Janny

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First ever appointment with an ms nurse today. My neurologist changed my diagnosis from Cis to Probable RRMS in June. I convinced myself that meant not ms(i know,I know). Anyway, today I was told ignore the word Probable and try accepting it is ms. So here i am,trying to get my head around what I ac...
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@Bev1808

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Bev1808

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Hi lovely people, I have no idea if I do actually have MS but it has been on my mind for the past couple of years due to the symptoms I have been experiencing. My problem is that I got diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 2016 and ever since then everything has been put down to that and I don't know how to ...
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@NikkiJ

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NikkiJ

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Hello all nice to be here, time to explore this site.
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@Farr1976

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Farr1976

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Hi, I've just been diagnosed and trying to keep my head above water and ve as positive as possible but finding it very difficult
London, United Kingdom
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Warrior1976

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Hey all sorry it's late im new hope you're all as well as you can be xxxx
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@spearsie81

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spearsie81

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Hi All, This is my first post - I wish everyone the very best in this heat, as I know it's rough... To briefly introduce myself, I was diagnosed with RRMS in January and start Ocrelizumab treatment next month - it'll be a huge relief once I formally start the process and hopefully reduce the relap...
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@LouiseA92

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LouiseA92

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Hey hey! :) Whilst having my Tysabri today, a lovely lady told me about this site! I was diagnosed with MS in Feb 2021 (so all still relatively new I guess!) But dealing with things okay :) Looking forward to connecting with others who truly understand how MS can sometimes make you feel <3
Saint Helier, Jersey
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