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@katfight 

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katfight

Workplace advice please

Hi guys, Please can I ask for some direct advice, I am sick of reading government docs etc lol.. anywhere here I go. On copaxone (I have read this is not a risk), relapsed a few months ago, need to return to work so please advise on what is required in the way of a risk assessment?
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Travelling with Tysabri

Hello! I was just wondering if there’s anyone on here that’s started the treatment Tysabri? I’m currently on Copaxone and the neurologist wants me to move over to Tysabri soon. The reason I’m asking is because I’d planned on going travelling next year and am really hoping this new treatment isn’t go...
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@MiaPi 

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Copaxone switch to Tecfidera

Hello all, So I have been on Copaxone for 3 years. 1st year all good no relapse or new MRI lesions. Second year I got one new lesion but since it was also small my dr said let’s stay on Copaxone. Now my latest MRI showed one new lesion but at the same time I got lipoatrophy on my thigh from the Cop...
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@angieH 

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angieH

Should I know if it’s a relapse?

I have been feeling so crappy. I am diagnosed with RRMS since 1998 at age of 28. No real problems until 2017! When I had a flare up main symptom dizzy and fatigue - severe. I recovered nearly complete, went on my first dmt copaxone. Annual mris were fine, a couple of small lesions even disappeare...
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@ettelrahs 

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ettelrahs

Copaxone side effect or not?

So I had a second relapse this year, this year has been far too much D: so I started my treatment on the 17th August, which is grand, but I have been extremely tired, to the point where I cannot function at all. I have recently finished folic acid, which I was talking for two months, but then starte...
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@Chonte_Colvin 

Chonte_Colvin

Newbie

Hi I'm new to this group, I was diagnosed June 2020. My first symptoms started 2hrs ago as Carmel tunnel syndrone. My right arm would go numb for a few minutes and I would shake it off. January 2020 I went to ER with symptoms of right sides numbness and when I bend my forward I feel an electric ting...
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@angieH 

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angieH

New lesion

Just received result of annual MRI of brain and CSP. Quick recap is diagnosed w MS 1998. No DMT or identifiable symptoms until 2017, been on copaxone for 3 years. Most recent MRI says new lesion r fr lobe, and a Highlighting peri ventricular lesion which is also new. I’m feeling a bit alarmed! I ...
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@charlotte_wright 

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charlotte_wright

Opinions of natalizumab

Hi everyone! I've found out my MDT are shifting me onto natalizumab, and I want to get people's opinions on how its improved their MS and how you feel about side effects you may get? I know I hate the post injection reactions from copaxone. I've also read that you can take it up to conception, main...
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@Hayleyp3 

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Neuro wants me on Aubagio

Just wondering what peoples experiences are on Aubagio, as a little scared. Copaxone caused a massive allergic reaction and I ended up in hospital, and tecfedira made me feel so ill. Been off meds a few years but need to get back on something. What was your experience on aubagio? Thank you xxx
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@charlotte_wright 

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Would I be changing meds?

Hi all. So, I know, a couple of weeks ago, I had an MDT DMT meeting, discussing my medication and recent relapses and new lesions. Still not received a letter from them, but I know that it can take a couple of weeks. However, a nurse from my MS team called me today, telling me that they'll be booki...
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