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@Bron97 

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Bron97

Newly diagnosed

Hey everybody 👋 i was recently diagnosed with MS in February this year. I'm due to start Kesimpta as my medication in the next couple of weeks. I'm just curious - how was everybody diagnosed? Has anyone ever been diagnosed without a lumbar puncture? I was diagnosed based off of MRI & CT scans along...
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@DandalftheWise 

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DandalftheWise

Newly diagnosed

I recently started losing vision in my left eye and it led to my MS diagnosis. My doctor wanted me on Briumvi but the lovely American Healthcare system says I have to try the cheaper option kesimpta first. Hoping it works anyways, has anyone had experience where their insurance forced them to try so...
Madison, United States
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@jaybirdx 

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jaybirdx

Newly diagnosed

So after 17 years yesterday I found out I have ms although it’s still classed and probable only because I’m waiting for some bloods to come back. Also because I went private I have to be referred to the neuro inflammatory team through the nhs for them to tell me what type of ms and what treatment I’...
Pontypool, United Kingdom
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@zarren0104 

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zarren0104

Newly FDA approved Ms meds?

Shine a light on me pls
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@mj_xox 

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mj_xox

Newly diagnosed

Wow can’t believe I’m on this app. I got diagnosed with ms this week at 27 years old. My body is still in shock have another app next week with my neurologist.
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@chloess10 

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chloess10

Newly diagnosed

Hi all, I was diagnosed two weeks ago after two years of numbness/tingling sensation in both hands. Feel relieved now I finally have an answer but nervous about what’s to come with treatment and the unknown of if and how MS may progress. Was recommended this app so thought I’d say hi, if anyone ha...
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@rachiee 

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rachiee

Newly Diagnosed

Hi everyone! I'm newly diagnosed with RRMS and would love any suggestions about places that might have MS specific physical therapy. I was at Spaulding Rehab in Cambridge, MA for almost 2 weeks after I was in the hospital. My physical therapist there was great and really pushed me to challenge my...
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@Caitlin 

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Caitlin

Newly diagnosed

I was diagnosed with RRMS a couple of days ago, and I have decided to try Kesimpta as it seemed less invasive. Has everyone had a good experience with this, or what are the things I need to look out for? I have never had to be on long term medication before, so it’s all new to me. Any information/st...
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@HopelessGamer 

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HopelessGamer

Im newly diagnosed and find fatigue comes in waves some days, and just hit other days

Anyone know of anything that helps apart from closing eyes and resting?
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@waltzingalong 

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waltzingalong

Halifax U.K.- newly diagnosed

Hi all. I had an episode of ON in 2007. So MS has always been a known unknown in my life. Had strange burning sensation in right side of face and right thumb. MRI results came back with multiple areas hyperdensities supportive of inflammatory demyelination. I live in Halifax so would really love to ...
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