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@prettysunsetsky 

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Hi, my name is Grace I am 19yrs old, Born and Raised in Philly. I never really knew much about MS though I do have 2 family members who have it. I have been experiencing numbness, tingling, sciatica, fatigue, double vision, itching and tingling sensation in my skin, tremors, weakness in my arms and legs, balance issues, etc… I went to see my Primary and she said it could be MS, though I do have some other things going on. She ordered a MRI for me but they didn’t really find anything. I went to see a Neurologist and he looked over my scans and suggested I get a another MRI just to be sure and this time lthey are looking at the whole spine. I sometimes I feel like I may not be taken seriously because of my age. But hopefully I can figure out what’s going on with me because this whole process has been tiring and frustrating. But the MRI is at the end of the month so I guess we’ll see.

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@chloeautumnx 

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MS sciatica

Hi everyone. I have RES RRMS and experience a lot of pain daily, mainly in my back and legs but can even happen in my arms which is happening more and more. For a while, a pain has been creeping up on me. It is the worst pain I have ever experienced and that is saying a lot! I have particular troub...
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@darylsue 

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Has anyone had a problem sciatica nerve aim

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@NickMann 

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Leg Pain could be Sciatica or a Relapse

Hi everyone, for the past 2 and half months, I have had leg and back pain. I have had 3 different diagnoses..a MS relapse, Sciatica and a condition called Equina cauda syndrome. The pain isn't going away and I struggle to walk because my hamstring and calves on my left leg give way. Anybody else ex...
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@velda 

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Is this MS or sciatica?

Hello all! So I have a question. I’m experiencing severe pain when moving my neck. It’s only my neck and it’s been going on for 3 days now. I’ve had this pain a few times before and I just assumed it was sciatica. These syptoms started when I was at work so I know it likely not because I slept wrong...
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@velda 

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Is this ms or sciatica ?

Hello all! So I have a question. I’m experiencing severe pain when moving my neck. It’s only my neck and it’s been going on for 3 days now. I’ve had this pain a few times before and I just assumed it was sciatica. These syptoms started when I was at work so I know it likely not because I slept wrong...
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@shellpearce42 

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Advice please

Hi, I've been reading all the posts on here for a little while before I plucked up the courage to post. I've had really bad headaches for many years but I was constantly being told it was just stress/anxiety even though I felt there was more to it several doctors said the same I even took myself to ...
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@Katie_Harrison 

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Newbie!

Hello! My name is Katie Harrison and I live in a remote town called Consett, County Durham in the UK. I am 28 years of age (soon to be 29). I'd like to share my story of how I came to be diagnosed. In the July of last year, I experienced a burning sensation in my left foot. A week later it star...
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@Aaron_Holden 

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Recent diagnosis

Hello everyone. I just wanted to say hello and maybe get any useful info from anyone who may have had similar experiences. Firstly I want to point out that I am not suffering badly and am well aware that I am more fortunate than many so really don't want any sympathy, just thought my story might be ...
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@boodle06 

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Update from Neuro Appointment.

I had my appointment on the 25th Feb which i'd waited nearly 3 months for. He doesn't want to do any further tests. I told him again about my leg/back pain, again he tells me it's sciatica. I told him i'm still struggling with my speech & handwriting, i asked if there is still time for this ...
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