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Can I still do my job now I have multiple sclerosis? Do I need to tell my boss I have MS? Can I still study? Not sure how to tell your boss or lecturer about MS, let alone ask about adapting your workplace or daily schedule? MSers on the forum share their tips.

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@Darinka

13 Sep 2024 23:32Last reply 15 Sep 2024 01:24

Freaky friday MS

I started a new job a few weeks ago, I didnt tell anyone I had MS but today many people were off and I was alone with another coworkers. At the end of the day we started chatting and she mentionned she needed a steady job because of her illness and treatment, of course I asked what illness she had.....

Montreal, Canada

@Khadigarehab

13 Sep 2024 08:17

Viral Infections & MS

Hello again, So since its the back to school season, & I meet lots of parents & kids, Ive just got a viral respiratory infection, a rough cough with mucus, flu & some fever. The dr said that the Tysabri im taking suppresses my immunity, so whatever disease I get, I need to take extra medicine, & ex...

Dublin 18, Ireland

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@SalSmudge

12 Sep 2024 20:55Last reply 13 Sep 2024 05:25

Does the weather immediately affect you?

I was diagnosed in June with RRMS after starting symptoms in Sept 2022. I'm trying to come to terms with my new normal. I'm struggling to return to work after being off since April. Today I went on site and trying to be mindful to not push it I used a mobility scooter for an outdoors meeting (the si...

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@Staceyc

12 Sep 2024 09:40Last reply 12 Sep 2024 16:04

Feeling like crap

Sorry for another moan but I feel like absolute crap since my 2nd half dose infusion on Monday. I feel so flat, fatigued, fuzzy headed, my spatial awareness is none existent and I’ve fell over and almost fell off the steps to my house, my right arm is aching and can barely feel from it or do anythin...

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@sjwh

12 Sep 2024 07:56Last reply 12 Sep 2024 19:23

Building a ground floor extension

I’m fortunate that we have space to build an extension for wheelchair accessible ground floor living. If anyone else has done this are there any tips or suggestions to make it work best?

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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@Hollie18

9 Sep 2024 23:26Last reply 10 Sep 2024 00:50

Sick of living in fear 😖

I feel like I’m always on my toes regarding income and work. I’m so scared of returning back to work and being accused of being incompetent, unreliable, and so forth. However I hate having to constantly prove my disability to my LTD or SSD I feel like I’m never going to be truly happy again 🥺I don’...

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@bethwyatt84

9 Sep 2024 16:26Last reply 12 Sep 2024 17:52

Kesimpta loading dose

Will start Kesimpta loading dose next week. Need some advice: I could start as early as 9/16, but I'm leery of starting it at the beginning of the work week. What has been everyone's loading dose experience with Kesimpta?

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@Maymoo

6 Sep 2024 10:24Last reply 10 Mar 2025 18:40

Seeking Employment

I resigned from my job as a teaching assistant over the summer because I was not coping with the physical demands that came with the job and felt like I was not being supported physically or mentally by the HR and management team. I am scared to look for new employment because of how my MS symptom...

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@kellyqt

4 Sep 2024 18:36Last reply 27 Jan 2025 03:17

Sudden onset fatigue?

Hi all! Another question as google doesn't have concrete answers and I don't have an MS Nurse yet. I've been experiencing very SUDDEN urges to sleep. When I was working (start of january) every day around 10/11am I would literally just drop my phone or whatever I was holding and my head would just ...

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@DONNAF75

4 Sep 2024 17:50Last reply 5 Sep 2024 14:47

ESA benefit

Firstly, Hi everyone. I have had to cut down my hours at work as I sit at a desk on the phone all day. This is due yo pain and fatigue. I completed the ESA forms but they have told me I need doctors certificates to complete my claim. I am eligible for it. I have never heard of this and as I ha...

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