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@calliejade 

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calliejade

Newly diagnosed

Hey everyone. I've just been diagnosed with RRMS. I had one episode of optic neuritis in November 2025, which led to numerous scans and a lumbar puncture, with my diagnosis being given on 3rd July. I have one area of demyelination on my brain, and one on my spine - neither of which were accompanied ...
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@Maymoo 

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Newly Diagnosed

This is my first time posting on here and I'm feeling quite depressed and scared about talking about it. I am 25, have been diagnosed with MS as of the 25th of March. I know its been less than a month since my diagnosis but I still can't come to terms with it. I can hardly say out loud that I have...
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@Naimah 

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Naimah

Newly diagnosed

Hi , just wanna know if anyone on here has diabetes as well as ms and how u deal with it . Had diabetes since ages but new to ms. Let me know Foods u enjoy eating and all and how strict yr diet is . Also what treatment is best , tablets , infusion or injections
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@Krowens 

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Body jerks? Newly diagnosed

I am very newly diagnosed. I have started experiencing more body jerks. It’s my upper torso and legs, sometimes including my shoulders and arms at the same time. I’ve always had my legs do it, but now it’s getting more aggressive and moving in my stomach and upper body. It’s quick and very annoying....
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@Aussie10girl 

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Newly diagnosed RRMS and overwhelmed

Hi everyone, I’m new here and was recently diagnosed with Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS). Honestly, I’m feeling overwhelmed and scared. I’m trying to learn about MS and choose a treatment, but the amount of information feels daunting. Some days I’m hopeful; other days I worry about the future for m...
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@Krowens 

Krowens

Body jerks? Newly diagnosed

I am very newly diagnosed. I have started experiencing more body jerks. It’s my upper torso and legs, sometimes including my shoulders and arms at the same time. I’ve always had my legs do it, but now it’s getting more aggressive and moving in my stomach and upper body. It’s quick and very annoying....

@rachp90 

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So… RRMS. That kinda sucks. After the birth of my son, I fell into what I now know is a relapse and my diagnosis. I honestly can’t believe the timing with a new baby. Needless to say, I’m clueless and scared. Does this get better? My mobility is rough at the moment but I’ve started physio to h...
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@gabbie82 

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Hello, I was diagnosed with RRMS about a month ago and I'm waiting to start on Kesimpta. I must admit I have been feeling a little lost and alone. I had Pneumonia and Shingles vaccines yesterday in preparation. I feel so awful today! I am glad to be a step closer to treatment though. Thank you to ev...
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@jamieneedham 

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Being newly diagnosed with RRMS

Hi everyone am new to this am 20 year old and just be diagnosed with RRMS on the 12 January 2026. I can’t get my head round how I have ms and I feel like locking myself away in a dark room because I feel like a burden to my family. Any advice
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@JanineGosling 

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Kesimpta?! I'm newly diagnosed and everything has been a worldwind. (I'm in the UK). I want to know as much personal experiences with Kesimpta, plus the pos/neg side please!

Hull, United Kingdom
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