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@Terrier58 

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Terrier58

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…

@Martin_Hoole 

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Martin_Hoole

Early retirement

I'm now 55 i was diagnosed in 2013 and i have just carried half disbelieving that i have ms but have got to a stage that i have had to tell work and everyday is a uphill struggle and my neurologist said that it may be time to take early retirement and I havent got a clue where to start.

@KAWeakland 

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Welcome / Hello

Hi, I’m Kim ! I’m 48, about to be 49 . I’ve had RRMS for 11 years now . What a blow to be hit with in your 30’s . I was diagnosed the same time I had to get breast surgery . My now , EX husband wasn’t too much of a supportive man during my years of battling meds and seeing which ones helped 🙁 But...

@Kirstie_Hawkins 

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Tingling / numb arms hands

Tingling in arms / hands - MS or not Hello. I have been diagnosed with RRMS and wondered about a strange issue with my hands/arms In both arms I can run my finger lightly down my inner edge of my forearm, thumb side, and it is kind of numb and tingly at the same time. It can give me tingly hands too...

My Ketogenic Diet

I want to share my experiences with everyone about my ketogenic diet. The Keto diet is very low in carbohydrates and high in healthy fats with a medium protein intake, and it is designed to put you into ketosis, which makes your body burn fat for energy, instead of glucose. The benefits can be ama...

Me, MS, weight and Keto. Long post!

Hello all. Here is a post which I hope communicates a positive event in spite of, and separate to, MS. First, to say that I am not at all a vain person, but have always appreciated being relatively trim and spritely due to good genes. For many decades I have maintained a constant weight, give or tak...

@Sarah12 

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Sarah12

Weak legs

Hi I am Sarah. Diagnosed with ms in 2012. Over the past few weeks I seem to have got really weak legs that has starting going heavy and giving way after about 5 minutes of walking. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on the best way to tackle this as I want to be able to live my normal life....

@whitneya 

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whitneya

Quitting job after diagnosis?

Hi all, I am 22 and was diagnosed with rrms in July after an attack in May. I’ve just started a dmd. Still have some symptoms - fatigue, feeling faint and I overheat quickly. My managers know, but they just don’t get it. My job is so fast-paced and they still think I can do anything and everything...

@apop 

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apop

Always relapsing no remmition ...

My name is Ana. I was diagnosed with MS relapsing remmiting type in 2015. The onset of my MS started in 2011 but I didn't know it. I was diagnosed first with severe Anxiety/Depressive disorder with Panic attacks. I am in constant nerve pain, numbness, spascisity and other symptoms. The evenings are...

@Sim1211 

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How To Cope?

I have had MS for years -diagnosed 1999. My husband has Parkinsons Disease. It’s so hard to cope - I try to be positive - he is always negative! Any advice?