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@Robyn_Bain 

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Tysabri & Antibiotics

Im due my tysabri infusion tomorrow but have two days left of antibiotics for a uti can i still get it?
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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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@Shannon_OHara 

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Next drug is cladribine /mavenclad

Hey guys, I've been diagnosed with Ms since I was 13 and had lots of scarring before then, had nearly 10 years of treatment. However, my Ms keeps becoming active. The next and only drug they are suggesting is cladribine /mavenclad. So taking it for the short amount of time over two years. I'd lik...
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@Alice352 

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How long AE after pulse therapy?

Hello everyone! I was recently diagnosed with optic neuritis (and what apparently has been MS for several years now) and after long consideration I finally decided to opt for steroid pulse therapy (5 x 1000 mg methylprednisolone). The first few days were fine, I didn't experience any euphoria, slee...
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@Paul_Hennessy 

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What a great Platform ☸

Has anyone never had a days rest?. Always something with my MS spasms pain bladder optic nerve inflammation in the nerve so on so forth never-ending since I was diagnosed I was wondering is this common with MS
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@Faye_Austin 

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Faye_Austin

Gabapentin

Just started on Gabapentin. Only on one a night at the mo. But it’s making me feel really sleepy. Almost drunk in a bad way. Is this normal ? I’m due to increase my dose but I can’t see me being able to work if I do. Any help please Thanks gang
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@Dalex 

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Dalex

BACLOFEN

Has anyone ever took BACLOFEN 10 MG TABLET? I'm still going through the process of starting Mayzent, but after telling my doctor about the feeling I was feeling after my workouts, he suggest this medicine to help with my stiffness in my left side of my arm and leg. It's like I can move it and feel ...
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@ItsMewithMS 

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Ocrevus and back pain?

There is a FB group for Ocrevus users that I've started checking out. There are frequent complaints of back pain, especially lower back. This could certainly be related to our reduced mobility or gait but there were just so many mentions of it I put it out to the group and someone posted that it is ...
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@Jane_Shanahan 

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Alternative to pharma products for pain

Hi all, I've been on pregablin full strength for 4 years, and although it does help sooth the nero pain, help with sleep and my anxiety - it doesn't completely quosh the pain I feel everyday. The gnawing & arthritic pain (I osteoarthritis too!) - which is in back, fingers, hip & knees. ...
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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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