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Hello. I'm having a relapse at the moment - 4 years since my last. I'm on ocrevus.... has anyone relapsed since having it? It's made me feel really sad as I felt like superwoman since having the treatment. I guess it's not a cure though, right! Anyway, I'm waiting on receiving my course of steriods...

Hi, I have not visited Shift for a few years now, like another member said 'trying' to get on and lead a normal life without my head being consumed with MSsy things! I had HSCT at Kings College Hospital transplant date 14th Feb 2018, Ive two birthdays like the Queen only I wish I could walk as well ...

Hi all. I'd like to know if we have to disclose to the employer that we have MS prior to signing the contract? I've been at the same company for 11 years but starting to look for jobs in London. Would l like to hear about your experience in looking for another job. Thank you!

Hello everyone—just wondering if anyone has any thoughts / tips. I was diagnosed with MS in 2005 and have been on various DMTs since 2012 under the care of a hospital in London (which I felt was good when I first went there). I feel very sorry for them but over the last few years the relevant unit s...

I got officially diagnosed on my 27th birthday last month.. anyone of a similar age from the UK on here that is interested in forming a friendship? I don't have any social media so I feel so alone, and as much as this app has helped me realise I'm really not alone - I still feel it as I haven't had ...

Hi, I know of a nurse who has now set his own personal training business (JElite Fitness) up specifically for those living with a neurological condition in Manchester, England. His name is Jack. I will put the links to his social media platforms below if any of you are interested or know someone who...

Looking to see if anyone is from Cumbria Uk

I was diagnosed in 1991. My diagnosis was extremely quick as my mother, who also has MS, asked her neurologist to see me. I had an MRI Scan and returned for the positive result. Mum drove me and came to the appointment. She asked me where I wanted to go. I chose to be dropped off at the pub where I ...

Just struggling a little tbh. July 2022, working full time , 3 kids , living life then boom. A few days feeling slightly odd then hospital admission. I haven’t really been able to walk, leave the house independently or do a lot since. Very lucky/unlucky to be diagnosed there and then, MRIs , lumbar...

I'm due to start infusions on Tuesday. Wondering whether the nurses strike will affect this? Anyone experienced infusions during previous strikes? Do I need to worry? Thanks x

I recently found out through the.gov website that cannabis is an available prescription thoughout the whole of the uk I was accepted immediately after telling them I was primary progressive it was a £50 private doctors consultation the prescription is quite a lot however I do have primary progressiv...

For those in the UK, there is a health study currently running that is open to all. It is called Our Future Health and aims to help improve the health of future generations. You just register online, fill out an online questionnaire and then book an appointment to have routine measurements taken as ...

Hi, For anyone aged 18-35 in the U.K. with MS, there is a new charity specifically designed to help young people. It is called MS Together. There is a website (which will be getting updated soon) and a Facebook group. There are also regional Facebook/WhatsApp groups so you can connect to other young...

Hi all, Well I just had my lovely local MS Nurse come to see me at work. I've felt like I've been chasing my tail to get a lumbar puncture to confirm my MS and it turn to start the relevant DMD. I was really interested to hear that most MS is now diagnosed via MRIs so I wanted to share as I'd read...

Hello All (again!) This is probably the last enquiry I've ever wanted to make, but my wife was diagnosed with MS in 2020 just before the first lockdown. As much as possible we have self-funded private treatments and appointments because the NHS was (rightly) busy dealing with other things for a b...

I thought I’d post something, that when I was originally diagnosed, would have definitely helped me dealing with the whole sh*t show that is life with MS, and how to at least make it at least a little bit easier. Don’t get me wrong I’m no MS suffering martin lewis (the irony been by nature Im very...

Hi everyone, I am an Australian living in the UK for past decade and was diagnosed with RRMS in 2019 here in the UK. NHS has been fantastic and covered my treatment with Tysabri. I'm wondering if anyone else has made the move back to Australia, like I am considering, and found it straight forward to...

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Hi everyone. Just wondering how often I should have a MRI Uk when on Ocrevus? I am due another dose of Ocrevus in March. Should I have an MRI prior? Not sure. Thanks