#withdrawal - Shift.ms

25 Apr 2024 17:56Last reply 8 May 2025 13:01

Flat week, dizziness really affecting me 😢

Hi all, I’m awaiting MS diagnosis, MRI showed very likely signs according to the neurologist, waiting for result of lumbar puncture which had me in hospital most of last week. Medical board meet May 8th to discuss my case and decide on treatment. The issue I have is dizziness, I’ve had it since Oc...

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@Ashleighwf

18 Feb 2024 17:39Last reply 22 Mar 2024 06:11

Driver license

Hi team, I thought I was doing the right thing by informing the dvla of my MS diagnosis, but they sent me a letter saying they are withdrawing my license for medical review?! Is this normal? Will I be able to drive going forward? Feeling really shit about this, like they just see MS and see warning...

London, United Kingdom

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@Rachmp

5 Feb 2024 22:37Last reply 6 Feb 2024 14:54

Methylprednisolene 500mg x 5 days

I was diagnosed with MS at the end of November & am currently awaiting my appointment with the MS nurse to discuss DMD treatment options. In the meantime I was offered a short 5 day steroid course….currently on day 4 but am now concerned by some stories I’ve read regarding dreadful withdrawal sympto...

Cornwall, UK

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@RosieM

30 Jan 2024 11:55 EditedLast reply 30 Jan 2024 12:29

Baclofen use in pregnancy

Has anyone here been on Baclofen during their pregnancy and how was the baby afterwards? I know it can cause neonatal withdrawals and I'm freaking out. I tried to drop back my dosage but ended up not being able to walk very well and in a lot of pain. My obstitrician wants me to stay on it (currently...

Dublin, Ireland

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@SIMONA2

13 Jan 2024 15:52Last reply 15 Jan 2024 21:28

Gabapentin side effects

Hi, I've recently stopped taking amitriptyline and transitioned to gabapentin. I have bad edema in my feet and ankles and it seems to be getting worst since I've stopped the amitriptyline. I'm not sure if it's a withdraw effect (I've been off it for 2 weeks) or if it's a side effect of gabapentin. H...

Le Creusot, France

Symptoms

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@Toolbox24

18 Dec 2023 16:52Last reply 19 Dec 2023 11:22

DVLA D202 form??

I've been sent a letter from the DVLA saying that my current driving licence will be withdrawn and replaced with a 3 year medical licence, and I have to send off my current licence to them... can I still drive??? They have just said they'll send me forms 3 months before my new med licence is due to ...

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@jacob

12 Sep 2023 18:17Last reply 13 Sep 2023 16:40

Neuropathic pain, does anything actually work for anyone?

Hi everyone, The pregabalin was doing nothing for me except making my bladder worse, so I have been titrating off it for the last two months after almost two years on it. I had my last dose yesterday and I'm really feeling the withdrawal today but I'm just going to have to ride this feeling out as ...

Edinburgh, UK

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@facemanfacey

31 Aug 2023 14:08Last reply 31 Aug 2023 15:35

Ocrevus "wearing-off phenomenon"

who has this? or has a snappier name for it? i have my next dose, my first full one since the 2 starter halfs, and i'm bad. like walking bad, spasdicity bad, fatigue bad, the worst its ever been. Funnily enough ive also not needed as much pain medication which is a massive plus (its not withdra...

Grimsby, UK

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@sonyae

29 Jun 2023 17:55Last reply 7 Aug 2023 12:42

Steroid withdrawal

Hi all! Just got diagnosed a week ago, was put on a 3-day steroid course, and now most of my symptoms feel worse than before 🫠 Also I’ve never had this much acne!! What was your experience with steroid withdrawal? Have the symptoms improved eventually? 🥲

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@MattW

4 Mar 2023 16:38Last reply 4 Mar 2023 20:29

Scunnered!!

I have just been made redundant for the second time in 2 years. My employment also comes with tied accommodation, so now we've got to find somewhere else to live, as well as a new job. I had an interview for a job last week and my partner and I absolutely loved the place, the job, the whole package...

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