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@s_h_a_y 

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s_h_a_y

NHS in the UK - How long did it take for your Lumbar Puncture results to return?

I've had 2 mri's - both show a lot of Lesions in my Brain & Spinal cord. My neurologist and doctors are pretty sure I have MS. They want to do a Lumber Puncture to confirm. I had the LP last Monday. How long does it take for the results to come back?
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@lucycharlotte 

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lucycharlotte

Experiences with private diagnosis and referral back to NHS?

Wondering if anyone in the UK can share their experiences of being diagnosed privately. What was the process like and how quickly did you start treatment with the NHS after diagnosis? I have booked a consultation with Nuffield today, I reached breaking point after being told I would have to wait at...
Derby, United Kingdom
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@SammyVee 

SammyVee

NHS clinical trials underway for our Ms

hope it goes well
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@lucycharlotte 

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lucycharlotte

MS diagnosis via the NHS?

Hi there, wondering if anyone else in the UK can share their experience… I’m on the waitlist to be seen by Neurology as I’ve had MS symptoms for over a year now. I’m 10 weeks into the waitlist and the average wait is 22 weeks. I just wondered if anyone else in the UK could share their experience of...
Derby, United Kingdom
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@Lauren21 

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Lauren21

COVID vaccine through NHS

I went today for my COVID and flu vaccine. As they are now only offering Pfizer, I've chosen to not take it until I look into the options further. Note, I have only ever had Moderna and was glad if this in light of the bad press on Pfizer. Anyone else encountered this?
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@katdoonan 

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katdoonan

NHS lumbar puncture

How long did you have to wait for the results from your lumbar on the NHS? It’s been 4 weeks today, I’ve asked for the results but been told they won’t tell me until my next in person appointment in another 4 weeks
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@CTTuricchi 

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CTTuricchi

UK NHS transport

Has anyone else been denied transport to hospital because they own a car? I've used the transport for over a year now and today I tried to book for my next appointment but got refused because we own a car. I told the lady on days I can drive I still can't drive as far as my appointment but still den...
Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, United Kingdom
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@erkan1882 

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erkan1882

NHS appreciation post 💙

Just found out how much each kesimpta pen costs. Bless the NHS 💙👏🏻
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@doflo90 

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doflo90

1st NHS appointment - what to expect?

Hi its my first NHS appointment at the MS clinic at the local hospital tomorrow. I had a private diagnosis and I've now been transferred yo the NHS. I have no idea what will happen or what to expect? Can anyone advise?
Derby, United Kingdom
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@alanzapata 

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The NHS Tysabri substitution saga gets into The Guardian

Sharing for general information. I haven't taken Tysabri or its substitute but I imagine some people here have. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/feb/24/it-was-awful-for-me-one-ms-patient-shares-her-experience-with-tyruko
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