#symptoms - Shift.ms

28 Jan 2023 18:36 EditedLast reply 29 Jan 2023 00:27

Do symptoms get better after treatment?

I just found out that I have ms in December. I go for my second dose of my first infusion of Ocrevus on Monday. So far my symptoms haven't gotten better. In fact it seems like my symptoms keep getting progressively worse over yhe last 6ish months. I have tremors that seem to get worse when I use my ...

Paddock Lake, United States

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@dyane_foltz

25 Jan 2023 17:43Last reply 28 Jan 2023 17:27

relapse or just every day symptoms?

Every day I seem to have a combination of MS symptoms. I am new to all of this- can anyone share how they tend to have an idea of how to tell the difference between the start of a relapse and just the normal MS symptoms that I have daily?

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@Ruslan

1 Aug 2022 01:48 EditedLast reply 27 Jan 2023 17:51

My symptoms, It's getting somewhat more real

Hi, I just joined, I was happy to find this place, and thought to introduce myself and give you a short intro through my story. English is my second language, so please forgive my grammar. I recently had new symptom, but I'll start at the begining. I have been diagnosed in 2019, but I had first s...

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@shiftms-films

26 Jan 2000 10:05Last reply 24 Jan 2023 08:59

What MS Symptoms Do You Have?

Six MSers discuss the wide range of MS symptoms which they've experienced since diagnosis. How have you adapted to manage your symptoms of MS? Share your experiences in the comment section below 👇 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hex5c-fvj0

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@shiftms-films

26 Jan 2000 11:17Last reply 23 Jan 2023 19:08

Do You Find It Hard To Concentrate With MS? | Animated Symptoms series

"Brain fog", problems with thinking and memory, affect around half of all people with Multiple sclerosis. Paula explains how she started to notice she was struggling to explain her work during meetings. How do you manage brain fog when it strikes? Share your tips for the rest of the community in ...

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@shiftms-films

26 Jan 2000 11:36Last reply 21 Jan 2023 17:29

How Does MS Affect Your Mobility? | Animated Symptoms series

Multiple sclerosis can make walking and moving around difficult, particularly if you also have muscle weakness and spasticity. Grace tells us about how when her legs go, she feels like the Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz, before Dorothy oils him. How would you describe the way MS challenges your mob...

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@Duggles2000

20 Jan 2023 09:50 EditedLast reply 20 Jan 2023 10:31

Am I having symptoms....I don't know

In November I had this overwhelming heavyness feeling in my left leg, few weeks later my right leg became painful to tough and felt like skin was burning. Those feelings subsided eventually but then I was left with an aching in my left arm and couldn't lift my arm above my head. I'm now starting to ...

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@shiftms-films

26 Jan 2000 11:16Last reply 18 Jan 2023 17:27

Has MS Affected Your Sex Life? | Animated Symptoms series

L-O-V-E. Often a difficult subject to be open about is your love life and multiple sclerosis. Shaun talks about how he has taken back control of his love life from MS in our latest Animated symptoms video. Love life isn't often talked about, but it's a big worry for a lot of people. What would you...

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@shiftms-films

26 Jan 2000 11:37Last reply 14 Jan 2023 18:21

Speech Issues With MS | Animated Symptoms series

Problems with speaking and swallowing can be a symptom for some MSers. Marlo tells us about her experiences struggling to swallow champagne, her drink of choice, Hear how she manages this, to ensure she can still enjoy a glass (or 2). What techniques do you employ so you can still enjoy a glass of...

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@adamslilith

4 Jan 2023 23:41Last reply 12 Jan 2023 22:32

Have your MS-symptoms ever been downplayed?

I've only received my diagnosis 6 months ago, and I've already heard it all. "My friend's niece's dogsitter's sister got MS and they're doing just fine, so you're obviously overreacting" That's why I've started painting my symptoms. You don't want to believe I'm struggling because you can't see it? ...

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@Sal1

10 Jan 2023 13:30Last reply 10 Jan 2023 15:36

Symptoms, waiting to see neurologist

Hi everyone I would love to hear people’s stories about how they were diagnosed and how long this took. I have had a weakness in my left leg and foot for over a year now as well as numbness and pins and needles in my arms and hands. Recently I have been diagnosed with Trigeminal neuralgia and am on ...

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@Mimi_Bear80

6 Jan 2023 01:19Last reply 6 Jan 2023 06:30

Struggling with weird symptoms...

Does anyone wanna listen to me vent? For 2 -3 weeks, I haven't felt like myself. Unsteady, feel off in my head, right eye problems... and Dr's won't listen at all. I just feel crazy :(

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@BraBur

6 Jan 2023 01:32

Managing symptoms/ friends and family

I’m having a hard time learning how to manage symptoms and sharing with close friends and family. Any advice would be welcomed!

Lawrence, United States

@Labradorimuit

15 Dec 2022 23:40Last reply 5 Jan 2023 23:50

Symptoms Tracker

Hi I’m wondering if anyone can point me to a pdf symptoms tracker please? Thank-you.

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@Invidis

4 Jan 2023 22:19

MS Symptoms

Did anyone experience right side face drooping like in a Tia stroke. Last Tuesday I notice my face dropping and my smile and nose was lopsided. I had numbness in the right side of my body. Numbness in my hands lips and feet. Slightly sharp more annoying not painful point in the back of my head rig...

@TLauder87

31 Dec 2022 01:37

Symptoms

Hi all I was diagnosed RRMS back in February following a sensory relapse. I've mostly recovered but my god I've just been in so much pain this week, especially in my left leg. So much so it's disturbing my sleep. I'm on 1200mg gabapentin and 30mg baclofen but it's at the point I'm exhausted. It's ...

@shiftms-films

26 Jan 2000 11:34Last reply 29 Dec 2022 18:26

Do You Get Vision Issues From MS? | Animated Symptoms series

In one in four cases of Multiple Sclerosis, the first noticeable symptom is a problem with one of your eyes. MS can affect vision in different ways including optic neuritis, uncontrolled eye movements, and double vision. Kirsty shares the experience of her first symptom in our latest Animated Sympto...

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@ChiMum

22 Dec 2022 14:54Last reply 23 Dec 2022 08:21

How long to symptoms last?

Hi. My fingers have been numb and painful for over two months now. My thumb and pointer finger are fine but the other three and my palm are affected. They can get quite swollen and painful and I tend to drop things a lot. It sucks because I work from home and need to type for about seven hours a day...

Sheffield, UK

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@weezywoo

17 Dec 2022 01:01Last reply 22 Dec 2022 13:24

Symptoms?

I am recently diagnosed. I have had numbness in my toes is this a symptom?

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@Barbiejane37

21 Dec 2022 00:42

Symptoms

Symptoms I have, for drop, body don't regulat temperature, hit at all I drop like a fly for at least 4hrs, moody, tingling, numbness, fever out of nowhere, extreme pain, colon quit had to have it removed, spin issues, swelling, exhausted all the time, pain around eyes, left eye swells, have t...

Tulsa, United States

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