Hi I'm new to this group, I was diagnosed June 2020. My first symptoms started 2hrs ago as Carmel tunnel syndrone. My right arm would go numb for a few minutes and I would shake it off. January 2020 I went to ER with symptoms of right sides numbness and when I bend my forward I feel an electric ting...
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...
Just received result of annual MRI of brain and CSP. Quick recap is diagnosed w MS 1998. No DMT or identifiable symptoms until 2017, been on copaxone for 3 years. Most recent MRI says new lesion r fr lobe, and a Highlighting peri ventricular lesion which is also new. I’m feeling a bit alarmed! I ...
Hi all, hope everyone is doing ok
Slightly confusing situation here: i got diagnosed with RRMS in 2018. I had a brain and neck/spine MRI and my brain looked normal but i had 3 lesions on my C spine which accounted for my symptoms.
Fast forward to a few a weeks ago and my neuro sent me for another MR...
Since getting numb lower legs I found if I lay on my back in bed keeping legs straight..its impossible now to lift legs up off bed..i try one then the other..no solid weights won't move! Now this last week I can't roll over off my back..i have to draw knees up and flop knees over if I want to get on...
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
Just started on Gabapentin. Only on one a night at the mo. But it’s making me feel really sleepy. Almost drunk in a bad way. Is this normal ? I’m due to increase my dose but I can’t see me being able to work if I do. Any help please Thanks gang
So basically I know it’s going to be a bad day when I wake up with what I call heavy eyes. Has anyone had this symptom with MS? My eyelids feel weighted and so I have to struggle to keep them open. This will last all day. I do some eye movement exercises like moving my eyeballs in all directions,...