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How long did it take you to get diagnosed with MS?

We’ve just launched Shift.ms polls! Take part in the first poll below👇 *Bonus points if you can leave a comment and let me know: are you happy with how long it took?

How long did it take you to get diagnosed with MS?

Total answers: 1548

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The emotional impact of your MS diagnosis

Cast your mind back to that moment when you were sitting opposite your doctor and told “it’s multiple sclerosis”. Three words that are nothing short of life changing. When we speak to MSers about their diagnosis appointment, it’s clear that how those three words are delivered, and the care that im...

MS & trauma. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not traumatic at all and 5 being extremely traumatic, how would you rate the emotional impact of your MS diagnosis?

Total answers: 597

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Poll: What was your main consideration when choosing an MS treatment?

Hey peeps 👋 Billy from Shift.ms here. I wanted to get your thoughts and opinions as we've had lots of new members join us recently. I feel like I got quite lucky with picking my MS treatment. My neurologist in London recommended three DMTs to me (Ocrevus, Tysabri, Tecfidera) and patiently explaine...

What was your main consideration when choosing your MS treatment?

Total answers: 585

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  • Ocrevus
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Which MS symptom impacts your daily life the most?

Introducing this month's MS poll 👇 *brownie points if you comment below with your number one tip for dealing with your symptom 🍫

Which MS symptom impacts your daily life the most?

Total answers: 1132

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Women MSers - what are your unmet needs? 🤔

In anticipation of our brand new Women & MS video series (launching later in the autumn. Watch. This. Space), we’re taking the needs of female MSers directly to healthcare professionals next month at ECTRIMS, Europe’s biggest MS conference. We’ve already had an amazing response to two previous Wome...

What is the biggest unmet need for women with MS in 2023?

Total answers: 205

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@Jane678 

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What do you say

Hi guys, i have a question how do you tell someone that you are dating. That you dont work(anymore) due to health reasons? Its an early question when online dating(of course i'll share not long after meeting) Take care and Blessings!
Oosterhout, Netherlands
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Women with MS: a question for you 📝

Misdiagnosis is pretty common among us MSers since MS symptoms can mimc other conditions. Interestingly, the Multiple Sclerosis In America 2019 survey showed that women are MORE likely to be misdiagnosed so we wanted to get your thoughts below 👇 P.S. Share your stories in the comments below 💬 Yo...

Were you initially misdiagnosed before your MS diagnosis?

Total answers: 462

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There's no such things as strangers, just friends we haven't met yet!

Hey folks. My name is Steve and I'm about two weeks into my MS journey. I recently had an MRI which leads my doctor to believe I have it. "Demylenation" is a word that has been bandied about. I have my first appointment with the MS Clinic in June. I'm still done, but not out. I I want to live in a...
Calgary, Canada
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a year later...

It has been one year since my walking started to change. I am no closer to an answer than I was the first time I fumbled along. A trip to the ER in the summer with back pain and the inability to walk even with my cane, The intern commented that it sounded like an MS hug but that was it. The attendin...
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