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Having multiple sclerosis does NOT mean you can’t still work, have a big night out, enjoy time with your family or go on holiday. We believe in not letting MS take control of our lives, and instead find ways to rethink how we can take part in activities that are important to us, be it employment, sport or travel. Hear about ways to overcome the obstacles that MS can throw at us, and don't be afraid to ask questions about how others have dealt with the impact of MS on their friendships and relationships.

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@TonyMS47 

7 Sep 2017 18:19Last reply 8 Feb 2023 12:58

TonyMS47

Work and play

You know that thing with MS where they tell you not to overdo chores ETC? Well I think I have over done it...BLAHHHH :o/
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@DuncanPercy 

29 Sep 2022 17:42Last reply 16 Mar 2025 22:25

DuncanPercy

Hi 59 year old finally waking up to the challenges MS presents

My MS journey started in 1989 with what transpired to be optic neuritis. Living in London in a bachelor pad that resembled a scene from the movie Animal House after a major relapse and a dose of steroids life went on. Yes rugby was a non starter but the chaos of a 20 year old continued at a ridiculo...
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@Tia_q 

29 Jan 2023 10:04Last reply 3 Feb 2025 02:59

Tia_q

👋

Hello fellow MSers Nice to meet you all. Newbie MSer here. I am usually nervous when joining group but I came across Shift MS by chance and appreciate I found a place where others have questions and worries that I also share. It's refreshing since those around me sympathise but don't understand. ...
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@ashia2013 

28 Oct 2017 17:14Last reply 21 Jan 2024 13:23

ashia2013

PIP review anxiety

Anyone else get a dreaded brown envelope arrive on the doormat and think 'great another fight to face!' I think the endless reviews of Personal Independence Payment for those of us with MS is absolutely disgusting! I mean did I miss something? Or is there suddenly a cure for Multiple Sclerosis that ...
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@Cbarker 

13 Feb 2021 08:46Last reply 31 Mar 2023 11:40

Cbarker

Any MS diets?

Does anyone follow/recommend any sort of special anti-inflammatory diet for those with MS? I'm pretty healthy don't drink, don't smoke and practice very low impact yoga. I just wondered if anyone on here swears by a specific diet. Thank you x #diet #workandplay #nystagmus #tremor #yoga
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@misssophie9 

1 Oct 2016 21:10Last reply 24 May 2025 09:48

misssophie9

extremely anxious for pip assessment :(

Hi ?? I've got my home assessment coming up for pip soon and I am absolutely terrified. I've heard so many horror stories about it and I can't cope. I have RRMS recently diagnosed but it has taken over 1 year since first bout of mylitis back in August of last year (when I was 12 weeks pregnant) T...
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@Yorete 

1 Mar 2023 09:42 EditedLast reply 22 May 2025 16:31

Yorete

Your MS patient pack - I got your back 😄

Hello my fellow MSers, I thought it would be useful to do a MS patient pack. You know my experience has been the NHS leaving me to die and then bully me. No one bullies me & Londrina! So check this out- Listen you are disabled, you have MS and depression lives with us please deny it BUT you are ...
London, United Kingdom
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@Yorete 

3 Mar 2024 11:02 EditedLast reply 22 May 2025 16:30

Yorete

U r amazing, don't forget it

MS did not make you strong. The fact that you decided not to commit suicide with the highest suicide rate & depresion out of all disabilities and chronic illnesses shows you are strong. But it's not even about strength, make life count if you did not already before being diagnosed. Don't justify pai...
London, United Kingdom
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@Loves 

28 Jan 2024 11:39Last reply 20 May 2025 08:42

Loves

Anyone had herniated or bulging discs, bone spurs, migraines

Ive been seeing a neuro for a yr so far I've had MRI of cervical, lumbar and brain. Eeg Tee, transcranial Doppler and corotid. Doppler showed pfo and Tee confirmed. Mris showed bone spurs on cervical and 3 bulging discs and a herniated disc n lumbar w mild stenosis. I've been referred to heart doc t...
Albertville, United States
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@ollie123 

15 Mar 2020 12:52Last reply 18 May 2025 16:17

ollie123

Anxiety

Hi All, A number of my posts have highlighted my continual weight loss. After many tests it appears that it is due to anxiety. I guess I’d overlooked this, but now I tend to wake up at 4am, the MS nurse feels it is anxiety. Having grown up with two alcoholics, albeit very loving, I’ve possibly al...
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