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@Donnatownsend

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Donnatownsend

Treatment

Finally started treatment just hope this works for me 👌
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@KatFlowers

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KatFlowers

Relapse when Ocrevus treatment in 3 weeks - can I have steroids?

I’m stressing. I’ve had RRMS for 10 years. Both MS nurses resigned recently at my hospital. My Ocrevus treatment was never scheduled, luckily I rang to find out what was happening, so I’m a month late having the infusion. Now a relapse… Does anyone know if I should even consider steroids it being ...
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@Akj12

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Akj12

Plegridy Treatment

Hey everyone, im having my Treatment changed from Avonex to Plegridy and i was wondering if anyone has ever done that shift before and if you encountered any horrible side effect.. im changing treatments because im currently on weekly injections and the injection sites are really painful so my MS nu...
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@TLauder87

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TLauder87

Treatment options

Just had my first appointment with the MS nurse and I've been offered Kesimpta Any experience with this drug please? She said she will push the consultant for Mavenclad as that was initially my preference as hadn't even read up on Kesimpta. Also been offered the usual aubagio and interferons. Tha...
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@KellyChurch

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KellyChurch

MS treatment in another country

Hi 👋 my family and I may be moving to Wales (UK) for a work promotion. We currently live in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 I undergo Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) infusions every 6 months at my local hospital (Glasgow), does anyone on here also use Ocrevus and live in Wales? Specifically the Pembrokeshire area? ...
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@Bhep75

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Bhep75

Should I start treatment now or wait?

I have recently been diagnosed with mild MS having had two separate episodes in the last two years but the first of the 3 being 12 years ago. I have been offered to start medication but I am a bit apprehensive as I am symptom free atm and feel that I should wait to see if there will be another episo...
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@Stephy

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Stephy

What’s a good treatment for you?

Hello everyone! I would like to gain knowledge of other treatments. Next month will be a whole year that I started with mine, Kesimpta. I want to try another treatment that could possibly help me for the better because with Kesimpta it pretty much just went from being better to worst!! 📉 I now can ...
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@Aleg33

Aleg33

Treatment change

Recently, my neurologist said that avonex was no longer working for me, and that it was necessary to change to a different treatment. He said that ocrevus would be better and more convenient. I want to know if this is a good treatment or not.
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@Drago

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Drago

R U Struggling with the idea of taking a Disease Modifying Treatment

(DMT, DMD) I am not taking that... Nothing or Nobody could change my mind, until i started losing my vision (going blind). If U R struggling with taking a DMT this is a must watch to understand why it is important. https://youtu.be/8MvY4ZZILxQ
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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@Emily97

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Emily97

Treatment V/S IVF

Hi so I have been offered ocrevus no I have currently turned it down due my self and my fiancée wanting to start a family and with all the other treatments I have tried and failed to work it has already lowered my chance off getting pregnant with my self being a lesbian it’s already going to be a lo...
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@Anasta

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Anasta

Alternative treatments?

Hi all! I am new to group and newly diagnosed. Haven't been told what type of MS, but after researching myself, looks like PPMS. Not on any prescribed medication yet. My main symptoms are numb feet, pins and needles and general weakness in legs as well as attacks of fatigue, partial loss of control ...
London, United Kingdom
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@Sairah

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Sairah

First Tysabri treatment

Hi All, Quiet new to this but I've been reading all the posts and the responses and everyone has been so supportive towards each other. I have my first Tysabri treatment coming up soon and I was wondering what I should take with me to pass the time? (Abit of a foodie) can I take snacks to eat and ...
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@KAR3819

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KAR3819

Moving and treatment

Hi all, I've been diagnosed for about 3.5 years and I've been receiving Ocrevus for about 2.5 years with little to no problems. I have been offered a job in another county in the UK and wondered how difficult it is to change NHS trusts and not have it impact my treatment schedule/ offer (they have...
UK
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@StevewilsonKML

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Has anyone ever missed Ocrvus treatment and felt really tired!

I was due my Ocrvus treatment in January, however, I took Covid and when it was rearranged i then took an infection and missed the second date as well. I am now feeling so tired and can barely get about my day. I’m getting it in 2 weeks but Has anybody else had any experience like this?
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@78prosecco

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78prosecco

Need advice on treatment

My daughter, 42 yrs old, was just diagnosed with MS. Her doctor wants her to decide which drug. Is this standard practice?
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@Thomas1

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Thomas1

Question about treatment Tysabri

My wife was just diagnosed with MS, symptoms started showing over a month ago. First a slur developing into a loss of words and brain fog, plus loss of left arm and leg usage. The neurologist wants to put her on Tysabri, what can anyone tell me about it? Thank you in advance
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@Donnatownsend

Donnatownsend

Treatment

Finally got my appointment to start my treatment I just hope it makes a difference I’m sick of feeling like this every day!!!
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@KevinH

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KevinH

What treatment?!?!?

Hi guys. Hoping you could share some of your advice on treatments and what has worked well for you ? What side affects, issues, you have form treatments etc. I have been diagnosed with relapsing remitting September last year and have appointment end of this month to discuss treatment. Any advice ...
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@Aleg33

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Aleg33

Treatments against MS

Today, me and the neurologist spoke about alternative treatments because avonex isn't working for me. So, I was wondering what other treatments are available against MS? Since he and I are discussing possible alternatives.
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@Coast

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Coast

Rrms.no treatment

Hi Does anyone have RRMS but not on any treatment. I've been diagnosed over 25 years and have had three relapses and more lesions. But have not been recommended to go on any treatment. I don't know if that's positive or not as I have read mixed ideas regarding preventative medication. Just lookin...
Camborne, United Kingdom
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