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@puhgena90 

30 Apr 2025 20:07Last reply 1 May 2025 04:35

puhgena90

Newly diagnosed in Cardiff

Hi all 👋 I was diagnosed at the end of January this year, 2 weeks after my 35th birthday. Was wondering if there was anyone else in a similar position in/or near to Cardiff, Wales. I'm due to start treatment within the next few weeks and my specialist is optimistic 😊 One thing I have mentioned ...
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@ruari 

19 Feb 2025 09:38Last reply 26 Apr 2025 16:12

ruari

Newly diagnosed

Hi there This is my first post. Great to see this available as support. I had a double vision attack shortly after my partner who at 33 weeks pregnant lost her job overnight as her company went into administration, missing out on a years paid maternity leave. It was a stressful time getting the ...
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@AngelaPeters77 

14 Apr 2025 21:09Last reply 14 Apr 2025 21:49

AngelaPeters77

Newly Diagnosed

Is bloating and rapid weight gain possible with MS
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@AngelaPeters77 

8 Apr 2025 19:47Last reply 8 Apr 2025 19:50

AngelaPeters77

Newly Diagnosed MS in March I also was diagnosed with ADHD inattentive- 2023

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@lizelliott 

14 Jan 2019 07:07Last reply 29 Mar 2025 20:34

lizelliott

Newly diagnosed with Primary Progressive

I am 62 years old and had in July this diagnosis. I t seems that every case/person is different but I would like to share with someone who also has primary progressive.I have no complaints about my doctors physios etc but just feel a bit isolated and also because I am older it does not seem to ma...
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@leannie1 

22 Mar 2025 19:11Last reply 24 Mar 2025 22:17

leannie1

I’m newly diagnosed and due to start Kesimpta. Any tips/advice?

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@charl1 

15 Mar 2025 22:22Last reply 17 Mar 2025 12:57

charl1

Hi guys, I'm 24 years old, newly diagnosed last year, looking to chat with people who are going through the same experience

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@ReddRose 

14 Mar 2025 23:18 EditedLast reply 15 Mar 2025 19:25

ReddRose

Newly diagnosed

I am trying to find people my son can relate to. He is 25, newly diagnosed and is already in a wheelchair, so maybe someone can reach out and connect with him.
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@stevethomo 

7 Mar 2025 15:40

stevethomo

Newly diagnosed

Hi All, please see the attached link. I am sure this will help anyone who is newly diagnosed. Check it out a sthere a spaces left, https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ms-uk.org%2Fnew-to-ms-course%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR01EZ46Q54CKFTgOPxZoFQFe3P9oVgxJ4Q_9YRK4BBsZjX24pmoSv9froA...
Romford, UK

@CDuncan 

13 Jun 2024 04:33Last reply 5 Mar 2025 21:29

CDuncan

Newly Diagnosed

Hi just been diagnosed and not sure what to think/do. Neurologist has recommended three different drug therapies. Tecfidera Plegridy Copaxone. His preference is for Tecfidera, but as you know nothing comes for free and the side effects with that seem worse than the other two, and neither of them ...
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