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@Mandrew05 

3 Jun 2018 14:25Last reply 13 Jun 2018 05:52

Mandrew05

Trouble swallowing.

So I was diagnosed with RR in 2009, but really don't have any symptoms. I am tired all the time and my memory sucks, but that is all. However in the past week or so I have noticed that somethings are harder to swallow than normal. Is this something that is going to keep getting worse and eventual...
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@maggiesArt 

30 Jul 2025 22:12Last reply 30 Jul 2025 23:06

maggiesArt

Brand new with questions

I am 66 years old and was diagnosed with lupus in 1998 and with rheumatoid arthritis in 2000. I have had 10 surgeries in 15 years. I kept right on going with my life because I love life I'm an artist and I see life with awe. My first symptoms were these nerve muscle contractions that I coined as wor...
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@Brookaroo 

28 Mar 2025 17:48 EditedLast reply 5 Jul 2025 13:20

Brookaroo

Diagnosis not through MRI?

I now have three doctors (including my MS neurologist’s opinion) that I may have MS. My brain and cervical spine MRI appear normal but my symptoms and physical assessments show MS symptoms and all doctors say CNS difficulties. Experienced some mild symptoms for years but in July my right arm went se...
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@CHRIS147900 

10 Mar 2023 20:25Last reply 12 Mar 2023 00:16

CHRIS147900

Maybe MS

Good evening . I was diagnosed approximately 6 montns ago with fibromilgia. Since the diagnosis I have gone rapidly down hill and. My symptoms are getting more severe and frequent. I am certain that what I am suffering with is MS and I am awaiting for an appointment with the numerology department at...
Blackburn, United Kingdom
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@ScarletDamsel 

26 Feb 2023 16:04Last reply 26 Feb 2023 21:39

ScarletDamsel

Im not sure if im Relapsing

I can't keep myself still I keep twitching and jerking, I'm having trouble swallowing too . This has been gradually getting worse since yesterday. I started Ocrevus in Nov/Dec, I'm on Duloxetine 120mg and Gabapentin 300mg 3x daily. I've left a message with the MS nurse as its Sunday.
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@pisces95 

16 Nov 2015 01:14Last reply 30 Jun 2022 03:01

pisces95

Icy Hot Sensation

About a week ago, I woke up in the middle of the night with both arms fingers to shoulders completely numb. I was able to get the feeling back after flopping around like a seal for few minutes and went back to sleep. The next day, there was a band of what I can only describe as an Icy Hot sensation ...
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@Dld32380 

18 Jul 2021 13:29 EditedLast reply 19 Jul 2021 15:31

Dld32380

Many symptoms, no diagnosis yet.

Finally got an apt with neurologist from referral from eye dr. Have had symptoms come and go for years. I’m to the point where I can’t do anything I used to. Activities have to be done in small increments with rest in between. I have to hold everything with two hands not to drop things. I have brok...
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@Dld32380 

18 Jul 2021 13:29

Dld32380

Many symptoms, no diagnosis yet.

Finally got an apt with neurologist from referral from eye dr. Have had symptoms come and go for years. I’m to the point where I can’t do anything I used to. Activities have to be done in small increments with rest in between. I have to hold everything with two hands not to drop things. I have broke...
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@Rose23 

17 Jun 2020 09:59Last reply 19 Jun 2020 12:35

Rose23

Difficult diagnosis, am I mad!

Hi I’m so sorry if this is inappropriate but I’m just upset and don’t have anyone I feel will understand to talk to. I have just come off a telephone consultation with my (very nice) GP. I had an MRI as I have been having symptoms that my GP agreed sound like MS for ages - even years. I’m 36yrs old....
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@MelissaIsLoved1995 

11 Jul 2017 07:20Last reply 12 Jul 2017 07:29

MelissaIsLoved1995

New Member!

Hello everyone! I just happened across this while browsing through FB this morning and decided I'd give it a go! I'm a 21 year old student from Britain currently studying Fashion & Textiles, I love to design and create clothing! I am just over 2 & 1/2 years diagnosed, 21st Nov 2014 was wh...
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