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@10inthebed 

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10inthebed

Where in the world are you?

Hey guys and girls! Good morning from Swadlincote, S. Derbyshire, UK Tell me where you're from and see if we can find an MS buddy! 😊❤️
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@BillySmith 

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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?

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@BillySmith 

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What makes your eyes roll with MS?

I want to hear everyone's little frustrations that come with life with MS. Laughter is the best medicine so I thought this would be therapeutic 😂 I'll start in the comments, add yours below! 👇
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@BillySmith 

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‘But you don’t look sick!’ What does MS look like?!

New poll alert! Take part and tell me how you think society views MS in 2023 👇 *Bonus points if you can leave a comment and let me know: have you ever been told you look too well/young/happy to have MS?

Do you think most people today have misconceptions of what someone with MS looks like?

Total answers: 936

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@DjCoolaid 

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Where you from?

Where is everybody from? Rep yur city, country and state?
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@BillySmith 

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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?

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@shiftms-polls 

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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?

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@Josie29 

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Hello, Can I join your gang?

Hi im Josie, Im new to the site, I don't know if I'm doing this right either. Technology and confusion don't go to well together. I have RRMS and I'm currently medication free because the ones I have tried send my system into cartwheels. I wrote a essay on my profile page again I don't know if that'...
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@EleanorAdmin 

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Community poll results are in! What age were you at diagnosis?

We love it when our community comes together to share their experiences. Not too long ago, @Eylem7990 asked how old you were at dx, and we were thrilled to see so many responses flood in. We decided to crunch the numbers and turn it into a handy little graphic so you can visualise the numbers. Are...
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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?

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