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I have a story that I cannot really explain, hopefully someone can shed some light on this. I am r.r.m.s, dx'd in 2004, male, 41. I had an exacerbation a couple of years ago that lasted 2 weeks and it was bad. From walking normally, within one week I was debilitated to the point that I could not mov...

Will a cup of coffee make you want to go to the loo after you've drank the coffee, or will it make you go to the loo several times during the day after the one coffee?

Hi guys, This question is directed to those who use or have ever used (even if just once) a catheter for urinary issues. I'm a 41-yr old guy and work from home cos I cant work in an office. Reason is this: I'm r.r.m.s but I have chronic urinary hesitancy as well as retention. It takes me ages to sta...

Hi guys, This question is directed to those who use or have ever used (even if just once) a catheter for urinary issues. I'm a 41-yr old guy and work from home cos I cant work in an office. Reason is this: I'm r.r.m.s but I have chronic urinary hesitancy as well as retention. It takes me ages to sta...

Hi, I need help! Pls hear me out. I'm going to a friend's house tomorrow and there are going to be a lot of people there, and no one knows I have MS. Also, I never intended to tell anyone that I have it. Just an hour ago I felt my right foot getting weak and it feels like footdrop coming on. So sinc...

Hi all, I'm at a crossroad and I need some good-hearted advice and I feel I can count on you here for some support. I live in a third world country therefore I do not have access to great healthcare unless at an exhorbitant cost. Please read and drop a thought if you can. Thanks. I'm a guy, 41 and u...

I'm seeking some answers to a particular question and am wondering if you would provide your input. It hypothetical, but it serves to know what people would do in case this came up for anyone. The scenario is the following: you were fine, fit and healthy (but you're RRMS and were in remission), then...

I want to take a B12 supplement and the tablet I have is MECOBALAMIN (methycobal) 500 mcg, I have the following questions :- a) is methycobal 500mcg suitable? b) is this the same as Vitamin B12? c) is it the same as methylcobal? (note the L) d) is it too much/too little? e) can I take it daily (and ...

I'm wondering if there are any others from a third-world country (I'm from West Africa), and I'd like to know your experiences with regards to treatments, access to doctors, doctors advice, social issues and stigma, and anything else that you face that gives you relief or brings you difficulty. If y...

Harry - I'm so sorry for the loss of your wife. To think that she was among the first, rather she Was the first, of a new study is not only commendable but really and sincerely - hats off. I agree with what you and Moom say - its money in the bank for the Big Pharma companies. Its one of my solid be...

Whenever I read up on studies and research conducted on MS, I read things like "in a study of 51 patients"..."in a study conducted between 171 males and 191 females with MS"..."in a recent study involving 100 MS patients"....... Why cant more research be done involving ...

Can anyone shed some light on this, or whether you have experience this before. I'm RRMS - about 7 years since dx, but what I want to explain refers to when I'm pretty much symptom-free When I am sitting or lying down, I feel ok , as in there's no spasticity. But when I stand up, my legs (around the...

Can anyone shed some light on this, or whether you have experience this before. I'm RRMS - about 7 years since dx, but what I want to explain refers to when I'm pretty much symptom-free When I am sitting or lying down, I feel ok , as in there's no spasticity. But when I stand up, my legs (around the...

I've started a 5-day course of IVSM and the last time I did this was 7 yrs ago and I can't remember when I started to feel better.

At what point should I conclude that this is not working?

I've started a 5-day course of IVSM yesterday so today is day 2. I've had this done 7 yrs ago but I can't remember how long it took for it to take effect, though I know its not immediate.

At what point should I conclude that this med is not working?

Ps - I'm doing the IV at home thru a caregiver.