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@indygirl 

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indygirl

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Hello everyone, not so newbie here! although I actually joined this site over a year ago, never actually used it. Giving it a whirl now & I must say have already had some interesting reads and indeed much needed chuckles!
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@Katie_Harrison 

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Hello! My name is Katie Harrison and I live in a remote town called Consett, County Durham in the UK. I am 28 years of age (soon to be 29). I'd like to share my story of how I came to be diagnosed. In the July of last year, I experienced a burning sensation in my left foot. A week later it star...
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@Craig1 

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Craig1

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Hi all....Essex here.
Halifax, United Kingdom
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@katrinaf93 

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katrinaf93

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Hi fellow MS-ers! I'm 25 and was diagnosied with RRMS on 2nd November 2018. Currently not on any medication as of yet. (Awaiting a comparison MRI but had to postpone due to chest infection - sod's law). Just came across this site whilst browsing Instagram and just thought I would introduce myself. I...
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@HayleyCousins94 

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Hey (: My names Hayley, completely new here and not really sure how this all works but thought I'd give it a go I'm 22 years old and from Cambridge I got diagnosed with MS on the 17th of June 2016 after having tingly/numb hands and legs and blurred vision I was given steroids for the first 5 days ...
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@Enfys 

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Enfys

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Hi, I'm a newbie and have found myself drawn to this site as I await confirmation of an MS diagnosis. I've unfortunately recently suffered from double vision and difficulty walking; inflammation and lesions were found on my brain scan and they have advised me this is highly suggestive of MS but the...
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@Jamesaldren 

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No one told me how hard this f ##ked up thing is it's a battle every day to keep going keep going for my family .sorry for rant I'm james
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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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@Stars 

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Hi I am new to this site and wanted to say hello to everyone, I have been diagnosed with MS a few years back and I am still struggling to get my head around it and all the symptoms that come with it, today my left leg is weak and also my left arm/hand, I play the piano and its upsetting that I cann...
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@Crystal-2017 

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Hi everyone, i am new to this site, so please bear with me. I was diagnosed on 5th October 2017 with Primary Progressive MS. Unfortunately the neurologist who gave me the news, made me feel like my life had ended. He was so negative and said there is nothing they can do for it. I am awaiting r...
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