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@waltzingalong 

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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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@Goldenchild 

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Newly diagnosed

Hi, I got diagnosed 3 days ago with RRMS. I'm 45 and my symptoms started 6 weeks ago. MRI of brain and spine showed numerous lesions in my brain and 2 on my spine. It's all come as quite a shock. When I met the neurologist last week I was told I would have to have 7 different vaccines before medi...
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@kspencey 

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Relapse or not? Newly diagnosed.

Hey! I was diagnosed with RRMS in sept 25, following main symptoms of right sides leg numbness and weakness, with sporadic arm numbness. I also had some foot numbness and other symptoms before and after the leg symptoms. Since June ive been mostly symptom free. I started octrevus at the end of octo...
, United Kingdom
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@LavenderSkies 

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LavenderSkies

Newly diagnosed

I’m new here. I was just diagnosed with rrms with chronic seizures on my birthday 10/16 after having it for 17yrs I had my first steroid infusion treatment today day 1 of 5 I would love any advice any one would like to give. I just turned 38. I’m a mom of 3.
Chico, United States
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@sango 

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Newly diagnosed with RRMS and now pregnant

Hello, I was diagnosed in 2024 after 9 years (apparently an earlier MRI taken then could have meant an earlier diagnosis but I had a less competent neurologist then). Anyhow, I have been on Kesimpta since last summer and didn't have any notable side effects.I also take high doses of vitamin D and om...
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@MichaeleneDoris 

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MichaeleneDoris

Newly diagnosed

Hi everyone, i’m newly diagnosed. I have yet to even see neurology outpatient. I went into the ER thinking I was having a stroke and my MRI results showed a different story. They did a spinal tap so I’m waiting for those results to come back. I’m here because I’m not really Sure what to expect with...
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@aspence 

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How do you know if your fatigue is due to the?M s or not, I am newly diagnosed.I start treatment tomorrow

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@GoldenGlow 

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GoldenGlow

Newly diagnosed with RRMS

I got diagnosed with RRMS in the month of June. I didn't had a clue about this disease or the symptoms. I'm still figuring out the symptoms that I'm experiencing by searching on the internet. All new terms and symptoms to understand. Recently I've been facing a lot of Cognitive issues, feels terribl...
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@litalee 

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litalee

Ritaxin - newly diagnosed

Officially was diagnosed Friday with MS. I did three sounds of 3 days of IV steroids, which did havoc on my body. They are starting me on infusions , just waiting on the insurance. My questions are ... Help me prepare for my infusion... What to wear/ bring ? What snacks to bring ? Your experience wi...
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@NanaOf4 

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Newly Diagnosed And Feeling Overwhelmed

Im newly diagnosed and I feel so emotionally all over the place. I feel like a prisoner in my own body because of my symptoms. I didnt have early signs... or I missed them so I went from being fine one day to literally broken the next. My emotions are all over the place! Im so mad and depressed...
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