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Hello people I am a little new at this posting questions. But I thought I’d give it a go. Who better to ask than the ma community. I was diagnosed with ms after having optic neuritis About 8-9 years ago. Since then I have very few symptoms. I do suffer what I Describe as a ice cold feeling/ pain ...

Hi all, hope you are keeping well and safe in these unusual times. I am newly diagnosed in March, first symptoms 18 months ago and 1 minor relapse 6 months ago. Other than that I am lucky not to have any symptoms of note. I discussed with my MS nurse DMT drugs early March and my neurologist recom...

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...

Diagnosed in December 19, after private MRI, as a result of my acupuncture Dr recommending it. Went into hospital with suspected tumour on the spine. Another MRI and CT and just before I left, the Consultant told me that I had MS. I left hospital in a daze, thinking of wheelchairs, dribbling and bl...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hi , I was diagnosed last nov with MS . I have been on Copazone since jan but after a second relapse I was told it’s not working . I’m starting Tysabri on the 17th July . Just wondering if there’s many side effects . I’m still getting my head around the diagnosis. Sorry just another question , I’m ...