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My name is karen. I was born in England. I will be 43, this year. I had three older siblings. All of them were born three years apart... Five years later I was born. Back in 2002-03, my second oldest sister started having symptoms. It took along time for her diagnosis. By 2020, and my sister can do...

Hi all, The last couple of days I have been experiencing some weakness in my left leg, going from the area around the base of my spine all the way down to my foot. Sometimes it extends upwards into my left arm and shoulder. This is a totally new symptom for me and otherwise I feel well but this co...

First time posting on here (or anywhere tbh) Newly diagnosed (3 months ish) and was feeling positive and strong but the last couple of weeks sadness and anger has just overwhelmed me. I know I can be positive and I can overcome this but I suppose I’m wondering if you guys had any tips or advise of a...

I was diagnosed with relapse remitting MS in around 2010, and have been very fortunate to only experience 1 relapse since this first attack. It may be coincidence, however since the initial diagnosis and subsequent treatment, I have been experiencing back pain which is worse in the morning. The pain...

Good morning all, My name is Laura and I’m 30 years old. This morning I’m sitting waiting to take my first Tecfidera tablet which was delivered yesterday. I genuinely thought I just had damaged nerves in my back from pushing myself at an exercise class, falling over as my leg stopped working and no...

Years ago I needed to change my life completely! Why? That was not my choice but my health conditions. I was diagnosed with MS and it felt heavy to carry with me. After 17 years living with MS I feel that there is something more I can do. I`m thinking of creating MS mom needs serving, supportive, a...

Hi Everyone, Monday, June 29, 2020. 3:00pm. Dr. Mark Skeen, Chief Clinical Neurologist of Duke Health in Durham, NC looks at me and said, "Yes, today's two MRI's confirm my suspicions. Now, let's focus on medicine over the next weeks, so that we can attack this!" For nearly two years, I have been ...

Hello MSers! I was wondering if you have ever woken up with numb hands and if this could be related to MS or medication (Tecfidera)? This sensation is different, is just like when you sleep in a weird position and your arm or legs fall asleep, very different from the normal MS numbness and tingling...

Had rrms 22 years last relapse 16 yrs ago. Symptom free really so very lucky. A month ago all symptoms came back just like when diagnosed. Mri showed no relapse . Don't know when this will subside . Any info much appreciated. Thanks

Hello everybody. I just found out about this forum and looking forward to connect and share our experience :) I've been diagnosed a year ago and still learning on how to " collaborate" better with my new friend MS. I hope all of you are safe during this hard period!