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@shiftms-films

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Do All MSers Think The Same? | Diagnosis: Part One

Join Roxy, Heather, Maytee, Katt and Dave as they agree and disagree with hot MS topics, opinions and share their multiple sclerosis diagnosis stories. Did you have a difficult diagnosis? Why not share the lessons you learned with the Community in the comments below 👇 https://www.youtube.com/watc...
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@MonikaPawelec

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MonikaPawelec

What do you think about CBD?

What do you think about CBD? Is it really helping for MS symptoms? I wonder if it really affects or is it just marketing?
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@strawbubbi

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strawbubbi

I think I might have MS but MRI brain scan was clear? Am I going mad??

So bit of a quick back story about me. My name is Abby, I'm 26 years old living in England with my partner, 5 year old and 10 month old boys. I started experiencing symptoms last June/July 2020 (a couple of months after giving birth), first symptoms were extreme fatigue even after a good solid sleep...
Hereford, England, United Kingdom
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@ChelseaGirl

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ChelseaGirl

Do you think anyone actually understands?

I’m really struggling with feeling like I have to prove I’m ill, I’ve recently seen neuro, said I have the brain of a 70 year old - I’m 37. I don’t think anyone understands what is going on with my body, I’m having numbness more in my legs, headaches everyday, optic neuritis, spasms, and a lot of pa...
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@Luci15b

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Luci15b

Random I think: spots??

So I’ve had a decently alarming relapse recently.. and I hate the tiredness and the lack of use of my hands .. however what is really really bothering me is the spots that have come up on my neck!! It’s making me so self conscious!! Apparently it could be the meds (capaxone, gabapentin and naproxen)...
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@bubblesgalore

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bubblesgalore

what do you guys think?

A KILLER IN YOUR FRIDGE SWEET POISON..A MUST READ !!! In October of 2001, my sister started getting very sick She had stomach spasms and she was having a hard time getting around. Walking was a major chore. It took everything she had just to get out of bed; she was in so much pain. By March 2002,...
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@Shiftms

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What do you really think of Shift.ms?

Hey you! We have a quick and fun task for you... ✨ a 5 minute survey ✨ We know. Survey and fun in the same sentence? But hear us out 👇 We want to know what impact being part of the Shift.ms community has had on you and how you manage your MS. We're always looking to improve, so we want your opini...
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@ChiMum

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ChiMum

Thinking about giving up my business

I have been self employed for 13 years but I am currently down from working with dozens of clients to only two and one of those contracts ends on 1st April. I feel so sad about the thought of giving up, but I work alone and when I am unable to work then there is no one else there to do the work. I ...
Sheffield, United Kingdom
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@Luce6661111

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Luce6661111

Do you think I need to.cpntinue with rehab consultant calls as just so

DO YOU THINK I NEED TO CONTINUE WITH MY REHAB ANNUAL PHONE APPT AS SO OUT OF TOUCH WE SEEM TO HAVE SAME CONVERSATION YEAR AFTER YEAR?
Cambridgeshire, UK
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@shiftms-films

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Do All MSers Think The Same? | Diagnosis: Part Two

We’re back with part two of ‘Do All MSers Think The Same?’ Roxy, Heather, Maytee, Katt and Dave return to agree and disagree with statements about healthcare professionals, relying on Dr. Google and much more. Dr Google vs HCPs where do you draw the line and go to the pros? https://www.youtube.c...
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@wayne

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wayne

I think Ms is coming from mad cows disease ITs in your water

Ms gets in your stomach first then travels all over the body . I was paralized by Ms It took 15 yrs to barey walk again.
Barriere, Canada
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@Craig2000

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Craig2000

Neck discomfort advice - what do you think?

SPMSer for a couple of years now, with standard MS issues, balance, fatigue, bladder the size of a walnut etc etc. For about 4 weeks now i've had what feels like muscle discomfort in the back of my neck, right rear side, as if i've slept uncovered and caught a cold breeze across it. I have done that...
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@JamesC83

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JamesC83

Who else thinks like this?

When I was in my 20s, I always used to think at this time of year ‘right time to get ripped for the summer, you’re gonna get a six pack and everything’. My brain still thinks it can achieve this even though im somewhat older, chubbier and quite disabled. But I think I will keep hold of this mindse...
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@jamoranto

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jamoranto

I wanna ride again. I really don’t think my legs would last that long

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@Aanonymous

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Aanonymous

Trying to help someone with ms. I think im being unfair

Hi guys! I hope u all had an excelent christmas! I recently have a lot of doubts and im trying to help my best friend! if someone could DM or have the patient to listen to me i would appreciate! Anyway thx and happy new year!
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@almir007

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almir007

So i was thinking...

Hi everyone firstly i want to apologise for my spelling. I've been thinking, yesterday i was watching world cup final and i enjoyed it and i was feeling better just when i was graphic designer i felt like i was in my own universe. I was using therapies like gylenia fingolimod, ciponimod until this l...
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@MSwarrior48

MSwarrior48

You are stronger than you think…

I’ve been blessed with my MS since 2012….only major issue is being hot 24-7……sweating more…it’s frustrating…makes me not want to go anywhere but I try to make the best of it…especially with insomnia and depression….already deal with diabetes and depression…
High Point, United States
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@MSwarrior48

MSwarrior48

You are stronger than you think…

I’ve been blessed with my MS since 2012….only major issue is being hot 24-7……sweating more…it’s frustrating…makes me not want to go anywhere but I try to make the best of it…especially with insomnia and depression….already deal with diabetes and depression…
High Point, United States
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@Jeremy1955

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Jeremy1955

Thinking I have MS

I am 26 years old and have been to the hospital 17 times in 2 years because of my left side of my chest always hurts and my left arm always hurts and feels numb to my fingers , having numbness in my forehead everyday , memory problems and recently my left eye started to feel like it's twitching and ...
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@Jeremy1955

Jeremy1955

Thinking I have MS

I am 26 years old and have been to the hospital 17 times in 2 years because of my left side of my chest always hurts and my left arm always hurts and feels numb to my fingers , having numbness in my forehead everyday , memory problems and recently my left eye started to feel like it's twitching and ...
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