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@GerardMcC1 

20 May 2025 09:00Last reply 20 May 2025 17:02

GerardMcC1

Disc Bulge

Hello All, I have PPMS - I think at least five or six years but diagnosed just over two. An MRI around three months ago showed a disc bulge on L4/5 which causes regular pain - especially in night/mornings and weakness on that side (right) and thus mobility and balance issues. I know three non-MS fri...
Belfast, United Kingdom
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@sdown1970 

16 May 2025 01:51Last reply 16 May 2025 16:43

sdown1970

Hi, I’m Shannon and new to the group. I’m 54 and was diagnosed with PPMS when I was 19. I’m wondering if anyone else feels that Menopause is making your symptoms worse? Thank you!

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@bugsy 

8 May 2025 20:05

bugsy

Any activity is a chore for me!

I am 78 yrs. old and use a wheelchair outside of my home and a wheelchair inside the house. I have fallen a few times lately and I have to be extra cafeful when I move around. I have PPMS & I feel like I have reached my limit. I have an stretchy band that I try & use weekly. Exercises with a chair...
Winnipeg, Canada

@Nando10 

2 May 2025 19:56 EditedLast reply 3 May 2025 00:27

Nando10

Anyone?

I have been fighting with PPMS now for 16 years the left side of my body is falling me could you all recommend an exercise for my hand and leg please?
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@Dnorwood 

29 Apr 2025 03:20

Dnorwood

PPMS

I’m just wondering if anyone with PPMS has anything that they’ve tried. This is a new experience for me so I’m open to suggestions that’ll help.
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@ElaineC1 

25 Apr 2025 08:22Last reply 25 Apr 2025 15:36

ElaineC1

Looking for some local MSers

Hey, just joined this lovely group this week and looking for some contact with others local to me. I’m 51, diagnosed with PPMS- 17 months ago. I’m in Lanarkshire and it would be great to chat, to share ideas, to make some new friends
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@Markie59 

22 Apr 2025 16:41Last reply 22 Apr 2025 17:06

Markie59

Looked since 2012 to find out what was wrong. In 2020 I was diagnosed with PPMS. Been fighting since. What puzzled me is as soon as I was diagnosed the progression has been off the wall very quick.

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@BrendaD 

15 Apr 2025 18:09Last reply 15 Apr 2025 18:48

BrendaD

Walking poles

Hi I was diagnosed with PPMS 23/02/2020 just before lockdown occurred. I've been advised to use walking poles to help with what I would call my drunk walk going from 1 side of the pavement to the other. Does anyone else use walking aids and how easy are they to get used to using. Any advice would ...
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@kelvin79 

15 Apr 2025 05:31Last reply 15 Apr 2025 10:00

kelvin79

Morning

Little over a year since my diagnosis of ppms does anyone ever get annoyed and think “ I’m going to beat this one day “ ?
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@joelthomson 

7 Apr 2025 16:34 EditedLast reply 7 Apr 2025 21:57

joelthomson

Recently Diagnosed / Pain Management

Hello all. I’m new here. UK based. I was diagnosed in January, originally with PPMS but diagnosis has since been changed to RRMS. Symptoms seem to have really spiked in the months since my diagnosis to the point where my lower legs and ankles are in quite severe constant pain. I’m yet to start t...
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