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@justtim954 

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justtim954

Living with MS

I was diagnosed with primary progressive multiple sclerosis in March and I'm clueless to see why I was just diagnosed and I'm getting worse walking and my pain is getting unbearable. But I see people on here able to work and they have had ms fir years. What I'm wondering is there something else goin...
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@BreadLadyandMore 

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Question about standing please

As soon as I stop walking like standing in line; the calves of my legs have a strong pain to where i'm even a little sick to my stomach and my legs vibrate. Does this sound familiar to anyone?
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@elfypedia 

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Its my birthday!!

First birthday since diagnosis - I'm off out with some friends for a lunch and some drinks and I'm HOPING it doesn't wreck me too hard haha! All limbs crossed that I can manage the whole time with as little pain as possible😂 Its also storming up a treat in Scotland so I'm probably going to get ver...
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@Failuretolaunch 

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Kisemta judgment.....

Day #2..... scale; 1-10...1 being best.....injection- 6...bleeding, site irritation, increased leg pain/heaviness, moderate, "The Hug"....depression, 2...no noticeable difference. 💩🙂🤷
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@BrittanyOwen 

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BrittanyOwen

What do i do??

I have been on the steroids for almost 2 weeks now, and it seems like im getting worse. EVERYTHING is sooo tight, im holding a bunch of fluid in my mid section from the meds, im sore, im exhausted, and more places are going numb. I go to my first clinical appt on Monday, but im getting very upset. I...
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@NadineBeck 

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NadineBeck

Is this optic neuritis?

I don't know if I'm over reacting/panicking, but Tuesday i had a grumbling headache, that twice gave me sharp pain to the right side of my head, grumbling very mild headache since. Yesterday I felt like there was 'jelly' in my right eye making sight a little off, but not awful, resolving after a f...
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@Calthea 

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Calthea

Help me stay positive …

I need to remember what I believe. That is OK to struggle, but not to live there. These pseudo flares scare me. At least I hope they’re not symptoms of something new. My brain feels muddy. The left side of my body is freaking out. The spasms are so painful. I would value and appreciate any po...
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@Sophieee 

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Sophieee

Potential Issues with kesimpta?!

HELLO! I’ve been on kesimpta for 17 months, and ever since joining, I’ve had many weird and wonderful issues arise. Such as my legs, they’re suddenly weaker, painful, and tired. I’ve had non stop bladder problems, always in immense pain, and uncomfortable. My speech has gone out the window. I’ve no...
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@Swannie 

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Swannie

Pain in hands.

How do you ease pain in the hands at night time? I’m currently experiencing pain in my hands I have compression gloves but they don’t really seem to work in that way. I use hot water bottle but as the weather is hot I don’t really want to use it. Any suggestions much appreciated.
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@LouiseP 

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LouiseP

Has anyone tried hypnotherapy for stress levels and pain? I have my 1st session next week just wondering what to expect?

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