@Mich 

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Mich

Newly diagnosed

Hi all, Don't really know where to start. I'm new to this and think I may need people to talk to. I'm 34 and was diagnosed in March this year after a year (ish) of tests. I wasn't shocked at the diagnosis as I'd (stupidly) 'googled my symptoms' and was convinced it was ms. I felt ok about it at the time as I'd felt I'd at least got some answers, but now I'm feeling rather numb and don't really know how to deal with it all. My fiance is amazing and tries to talk to me about it, reassuring me that he'll help me through whatever is ahead, but I just want to shut down and not have to deal with it (which I know is not going to help me in the long run) I feel quite healthy at the moment *touch wood! I started my treatment on ocrevus in May but kinda feel in limbo now. I don't know anybody with ms and alls that seems to pop up on my newsfeeds on socials are the 'horror stories' It would be good to get some advice from people who are going through the same thing. Thanks xx
@Highlander

@mich Hi and welcome to the club! The only thing that's keeping you in limbo at the moment is you... You've done the hard part by getting a diagnosis and getting on a DMT. So the best thing to do is just get on with things the best you can. News feeds and Dr Google are best avoided. They mean well but have a nasty habit of blowing things out of all proportion. Feel free to ask anything you like we'll be here to try and get an answer. Welcome again 😀 You'll get a few more replies soon.

@Stumbler

@mich, even though you were expecting this diagnosis, it will still have come as a shock. Now you're on a powerful medication, it's entirely possible for you to move forward with MS only being a minor inconvenience. As for the Facebook Newsfeed, select the three dots (...) at the top right of these entries and then select "Unfollow......". Your experience will be personal to you. So, bear with your emotions, they will change over the following months. Live healthily, eat healthily and avoid stress (most important). And, show your fiance what a strong woman he has with him.........