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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...

@NicolaJinks 

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NicolaJinks

Life insurance

Hey all, I have just been diagnosed with very early RRMS. It hasn't really affected me physically as of yet but I keep getting adverts on my social media about thinking about life insurance. It is also all targeted at MS. My question to all of you is do you think it is something I should look int...

@Ian_Johnson 

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Ian_Johnson

First Posting

Hi, first post. I was diagnosed almost 7 years ago, in 2013. Initially, I was diagnosed with PPMS, this was changed to RRMS a year later after a big relapse that made it difficult to speak and walk. Almost straight away, I was put on Baclofen and began 2 years of Tysabri. Eventually, I was able to w...

@Bobbij 

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Bobbij

Keeping positive

Hi was just diagnosed with MS, but going back on the last few years it has affected much longer than just finding out now. My brother has lived with MS for over 40 years. So MS is nothing new to me except learning to live with it myself now, one day at a time. Thanks and take care folks

@DesN 

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DesN

Hi all

Just saying Hi... just joined. Was diagnoised with RRMS last year... live in the Uk hope to have some good chats nad get some help and advise 🙂

@Amy_Hauber 

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Amy_Hauber

Fecal urgency

Hi there! First time posting here. I was diagnosed with RRMS 8 years ago and am recently experiencing major fecal urgency. It’s scaring me. Does anyone have any insight or advice? I’m terrified that I’ll be out and the urge will hit me and there won’t be a bathroom nearby.

@Dalex 

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Dalex

please HELP!

Hi my name is Dominique. I went into the hospital last week because I had some type of stiffness, weakness on my left side. I instantly thought it was side effects to my medication, but long behold, after a MRI, they found lesions in my brain and spinal cord. Being diagnosed with RRMS and being a ...

@Lucy_Cook 

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Lucy_Cook

Treatment options

Hi all New to the site. Been given 3 options for treatment and I am siding with Rebif as we are thinking of starting a family soon. What’s people’s thoughts on it? So much information to take it. I’m feeling very confused and overwhelmed. Got diagnosed about 3 weeks ago. Thanks in advance Lucy

@RitaM 

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RitaM

Thank you for all the insights

Hello this is my first post, although I have been following the forum for several months. I was diagnosed in January and my MS nurse recommended the site. I want to say thank you to you all for all the support you give to each other and new people like me and loads of information that I have picked ...

@David_Elliott 

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David_Elliott

Do people really understand the symptoms

Hi folks. I was diagnosed with MS 2018. I've recently retired on health grounds and have just been granted PIP which is a great help. I'm very reluctant to visit anywhere where I dont know where the nearest loo is. Nightmare in the current climate !!! (covid19) Mobility is a problem re walking and b...