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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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@LouiseA92 

16 May 2024 21:52Last reply 24 Jun 2025 14:37

LouiseA92

Shingles Vaccine

Has anyone else felt soooo lousy from the shingles vaccine?! Had a really bad reaction to the site where I had it (red, warm and massively swollen) and couldn’t get out of bed at all yesterday! Fever, headache, joint ache! Dreading the second dose!! (Apparently it’s worse!!) Anyone else had the s...
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@bLeThEr89 

13 Apr 2020 21:17Last reply 23 Jun 2025 23:11

bLeThEr89

Young-ish relationships?

I have been in a relationship with my partner for 9 years, we were together for about 1.5 years when the MS hit bad, he stuck through it, not without upset, but here we are 9 years later, when we get into arguments it always reverts back to “I stuck with you through your illness” which I take on bo...
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@Spikelives 

12 Aug 2013 14:35Last reply 20 Jun 2025 21:58

Spikelives

How long did it take to get your official diagnosis?

I have traced my first symptoms back 1989. I was officially diagnosed this past January. I went to different doctors and E.Rs over the years, but I was always told they had no idea what was wrong with me and that the issues will probably just go away.... UGH!! I now know that the different issues ...
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@Sim1211 

3 Aug 2020 08:08Last reply 20 Jun 2025 05:43

Sim1211

How To Cope?

I have had MS for years -diagnosed 1999. My husband has Parkinsons Disease. It’s so hard to cope - I try to be positive - he is always negative! Any advice?
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@ItsMewithMS 

3 Oct 2019 19:50Last reply 19 Jun 2025 18:50

ItsMewithMS

Genetics and MS...finally

After years of seeing reports of no genetic markers found or genetic ties it sounds like this is being looked into. I can't think of any of my relatives with MS but in this group there are constant references to a grandpa that had it or cousins, etc. For a disease that is relatively rare it seem lik...

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