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@DominicS 

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DominicS

Help! What should Med students know...

...about MS. - This is v short notice for this afternoon - Wed 2nd September. I was only asked last night. - It turns out my GP is also the director of this program - https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses-listing/medicine-accelerated - and I have been roped into giving a last-minute...
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@patrick 

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Sponsored walk

I am Patrick and I am badly disabled by Multiple Sclerosis to the extent that my balance is atrocious and must use a walking frame. I threw my walking sticks away a few years ago, they were no good. Instead I use a walking frame because it’s better at keeping me upright with my feet on the ground. ...
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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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@Henrietta 

Henrietta

Newly diagnosed - UK MSers advice please

I was dx (RRMS) over the phone on July 24th, a year after the symptoms which led to initial referral by GP to Neurology. Consultant said he was 'anxious to start treatment'. I was given two weeks to decide between Aubagio and Tecfidera. Told if I chose not to have treatment I'd be discharged back in...
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@Henrietta 

Henrietta

Newly diagnosed - UK MSers advice please

I was dx (RRMS) over the phone on July 24th, a year after the symptoms which led to initial referral by GP to Neurology. Consultant said he was 'anxious to start treatment'. I was given two weeks to decide between Aubagio and Tecfidera. Told if I chose not to have treatment I'd be discharged back in...
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@Ellarosepetal 

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Ellarosepetal

Hi new

Hi im new to all this, i got diagnosed with MS last year and have just tried my best to carry on. I have had many of the symptoms for years and a rather big relapse but didn't seem understood back then lots of different tests. In the end just carried on dealing with it all, then i got optic neuritis...
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@Hayleyp3 

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Hayleyp3

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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@mikki131 

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Thinking in the future

So I was at my Neurologist and her assistant stated to me that I should be a lot worse than what I am! My neurologist agreed.. so this of course got me thinking of the future. I have decided that I do not want to get bad, I know some people r and are happy and that’s their choice and right. I have t...
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@novemberrain 

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Peripheral neuropathy and DVLA

I have recently developed neuropathy across both soles of my feet (before, it was more localised). I havent notified my doctor or the DVLA as it's fairly mild but I am attracted to doorframes more frequently. I have slow burn SPMS. I'm not sure whether to keep this to myself or do the honourable thi...
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@Terrier58 

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Spasticity - great word!

Still in the throes of diagnosis. I was prescribed Baclofen for my left leg but reacted badly including losing all balance and having double vision. Then moved to Gabapentin. My left leg has now swollen and I cannot wear my trousers let alone shoes... What next? Your experience please…
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