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@hlooby 

24 May 2025 14:55Last reply 25 May 2025 03:22

hlooby

Awaiting answers

Hi, I am in the UK. I dont have a diagnosis, but looking at the possibility. I had a brain and neck mri 10 days ago. Not sure how long it will be before getting results. Anyway, I've suffered vertigo on and off a few years, seems to occur more regularly now. The last 3 years I started with a lot of...
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@fionnie 

24 May 2025 05:58Last reply 24 May 2025 15:56

fionnie

Seizure or passing out with fatigue?

Hey, first post. I'm just curious as to whether anyone has experienced anything similar to me? I've been suffering with symptoms since December 2023 but only got the MS diagnosis 29 April 2025 (long wait times on the NHS). My symptoms haven't been too concerning until recently. I was lying in bed (f...
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@katannya 

23 May 2025 20:44

katannya

Eye color changes with light

I was wondering if anyone else have noticed their iris color changing as their eyes constriction and dialate with light? I have gotten it on video twice now, my eyes changing from dark green almost brown to a light sage or even grey and almost blue or white. I know I am a glaucoma "suspect" and h...
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@Mlafferman51 

23 May 2025 19:53 EditedLast reply 23 May 2025 23:24

Mlafferman51

MS medication

I have been diagnosed with MS about 30yrs ago and have not really taken any medication just recently I went to the neurologist and got an MRI and they mentioned that I have about 20 lesions but haven’t really haven’t had any symptoms don’t really want to take medication was wondering your thoughts ...
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@katannya 

23 May 2025 18:47Last reply 23 May 2025 18:52

katannya

Tumeric, which is also found in mustard recepies.

AI Overview +15 Turmeric, particularly its active ingredient curcumin, has shown promise for supporting brain health, with potential benefits for memory, mood, and cognitive function. Research suggests curcumin can increase levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that suppor...
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@katannya 

23 May 2025 18:14Last reply 23 May 2025 20:14

katannya

Ketchup

I went back in my history and just copy and pasted this one. Number 3. Talks about lycopene. By the way they do make ketchup without high fructose corn syrup. That is the kind I use. AI Overview +13 While ketchup is a popular condiment, its potential effects on the brain are largely tied to its mai...
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@Lauren21 

23 May 2025 11:56Last reply 23 May 2025 18:05

Lauren21

MRI post relapse

I have a scheduled MRI next weekend which is 6 weeks after symptom onset. I attended the eye hospital with suspected retrobulbar neuritis which is optic neuritis behind the optic nerve. However when I returned for a 2 week check up, the Dr who examined me said my optic nerve appears to be firing- wh...
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@Sairah 

23 May 2025 07:55 EditedLast reply 24 May 2025 17:27

Sairah

Legs feeling weak

Good morning fellow people, I'll get straight to it. My legs have been feeling weak for over 2 weeks now, (probably due to an infection I had, which then triggered the MS symptoms) what does everyone do? Legs feel so weak, tiring to walk, slugging myself around because s*** still needs to get done. ...
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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@thriftybeachbum 

23 May 2025 01:39Last reply 23 May 2025 15:19

thriftybeachbum

Struggle Bus

Hi! My name is Cheyenne and I was officially diagnosed 2yrs ago but have had symptoms since 2019. Iv hit my crap gap for my treatment plan (ocrevus) and am struggling a hit to keep up with all the end of year things as a parent of an elementary school aged child, as well as her end of year wrap up w...
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@kay422 

22 May 2025 00:32 EditedLast reply 22 May 2025 07:17

kay422

Relapsing/remitting

Has anyone had burning/stabbing sensation on your spine strong enough that it prevents you from standing straight up? Any one with lesions on your spine? What were your symptoms?
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