A forum dedicated to the younger people living with MS reflecting their unique concerns.
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I wish you didn't have to read this...
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Arron » Wed Aug 11, 2004 3:35 pm
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Because if you are, then your young life has somehow been affected by MS.
The good news is that there is hope, and tons of it. And our site is...
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Thank you. <3 This is sad to read but also comforting!
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Tue Nov 24, 2015 9:22 am
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Hello, everyone!
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CCmom » Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:59 pm
I have been away for quite some time, but I see that I am still listed as a moderator for this forum!
I joined this forum years ago, when my son...
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Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:59 pm
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21 and saying hello
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McMilly » Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:05 pm
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Hey everybody,
Just wanted to say hi. I'm not officially diagnosed with MS however I've been fighting for diagnosis for about a year now and believe...
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I am in the same boat! Have you made a clear decision and where are you now?... 8 years later
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Fri Feb 02, 2018 7:18 am
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17 with ms
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intothewild » Wed Aug 22, 2012 1:22 pm
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Hi everyone!
This is my first post on this site, which I'm very happy to have found. Especially this part of the forum, while I've searched around...
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I feel the same way now, glad to know we're not alone.
I am just curious to know what your symptoms were that led you to understand that you have...
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Fri Feb 02, 2018 7:17 am
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Err, is there a "right" way to be sick?
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shevroletti » Mon Aug 19, 2013 9:13 pm
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Hi All,
I am 19 years old and was DX'd at age 14. I never actually post on forums, so not quite sure how it works... I guess I'm just looking some...
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You should get on Lemtrada, it is the best possible immunomodulatory treatment outside of HSCT.
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Last post by jackblack400
Tue Jun 06, 2017 8:08 pm
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new, scared and numb...
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hlm286 » Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:46 am
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Hi everyone.
I was just diagnosed with MS. I'm 24, married, and have a 16 month old daughter. My entire torso pretty much and left arm are stone...
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Hello! I know it's been several years since this was posted, and I hope you're doing better and have learned to manage your symptoms. My toes went...
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Fri Feb 10, 2017 8:48 pm
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New user trying express himself
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Shadrac » Tue Sep 27, 2016 1:29 am
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Hello everyone!
First of all i need to write something about my english. My english is not very good but i will try to write best i can.
And next...
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Ok, i have new info. I was at control and my vitamin D blood test was ok, so they dont have to do another test for now. I am little confus about...
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Last post by Shadrac
Wed Oct 12, 2016 10:37 am
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Someone still here?
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Max11 » Fri Aug 26, 2016 12:13 pm
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Hello everyone. Just a quick introduction since I don't know if this forum is still operating and if someone will read this since all topics are a...
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What about 10 000 IU ? I have only seen vitamin D-1000 in my country where 1 capsule is only 1000. How to take 10 000 ? Is there a supplement with...
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Sat Aug 27, 2016 4:54 pm
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I feel like no one understands
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meem » Thu Jun 23, 2016 10:53 am
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I was newly diagnosed with ms at the age of 23 after losing most of my vision in my right eye. The diagnosis didnt come as a total surprise to me...
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Your post made me feel a lot better about my situation. Knowing that someone my age is going through the same thing and is doing well is very...
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Mon Jul 11, 2016 9:30 am
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Trying to be 24 with MS
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Mbates1990 » Wed Sep 16, 2015 6:03 pm
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I am 24 and have had MS for a year now. It feels like it is so difficult to enjoy my 20s. I am constantly too exhausted or in pain to go out...
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How do you enjoy your life when all you want to do is curl up and sleep
At this time, curling up and sleeping may be the best thing to do. What...
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Last post by ElliotB
Thu Sep 17, 2015 7:00 am
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23 Years Old, Scared
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Becca5766 » Thu Jan 15, 2015 11:02 am
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Okay so I will introduce myself here. My name is Becca and I am 23 years old. I grew up with a mother with MS my whole life, and she raised me to be...
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As I have said previously, most with MS do extremely well through diet, exercise, supplements, medication and lifestyle change. Yet some do well...
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Last post by ElliotB
Sun Feb 15, 2015 10:31 am
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Advice/help needed
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Jamesaccount123 » Fri Feb 06, 2015 12:06 pm
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Hello, hoping for some advice/help.
Over the past few months, have noticed changes to my body. Feet almost always feel a numb feeling, and hands...
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Hello, hoping for some advice/help.
Over the past few months, have noticed changes to my body. Feet almost always feel a numb feeling, and hands...
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Last post by lyndacarol
Fri Feb 06, 2015 1:07 pm
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I am 20 years old and Living my life DURRING an exacerbation
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mattalleng » Fri Oct 01, 2010 6:57 pm
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I wanted to post a link to an article I wrote on my blog that includes a video blog I did the other day, I'm 20 years old, I'm still fighting my...
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Matt your post has given me some clarity. It's good to know that my life isn't going to stay like this forever and that I will overcome this. I am 23...
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Last post by Becca5766
Thu Jan 15, 2015 6:53 pm
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Relationships?
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mattalleng » Mon Nov 22, 2010 4:37 pm
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So I am curious, how many people out there have got into a relationship after their diagnosis that has been so far successful? I wonder because my...
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I'm right in the middle of an MS diagnosis, and met a guy who was really kind. When he found out I possibly have MS he stated that he wasn't going to...
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Last post by Becca5766
Thu Jan 15, 2015 11:22 am
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26/F trying to get pregnant!!
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RoziePozie123 » Sat Mar 23, 2013 5:34 pm
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26yrs MS & pregnancy!!!
Hi everyone,
I was diagnosed w/ RR MS on March, 12 2012. It was the worst month of my life It all started when I woke up...
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haha! just looking over these old posts and having a rueful chuckle over how quickly rozie disappeared after i said she could certainly pay me for my...
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Last post by jimmylegs
Sat May 24, 2014 6:31 am
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What does this date mean?
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luke082988 » Mon May 13, 2013 3:07 pm
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I was diagnosed with MS on April 4th, but have been through testing since Feb. I was denied Medicaid, and then both them and my doctors told me to...
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If you are having a bad experience with call support personnel, if they are uncooperative or unhelpful, insulting, rude, stupid, whatever, just...
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Last post by CuriousRobot
Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:19 pm
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New diagnosis at 22.
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bertomonster » Sat Feb 08, 2014 2:14 am
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Hey everyone! This is actually my first post here. It was recommended to me to possibly try one of these forums online to try and connect with people...
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a good multivit/multimin is certainly a good idea.
keep in mind that multis are meant to top up healthy people, that are consuming a reasonably...
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Last post by jimmylegs
Thu Feb 13, 2014 4:16 pm
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Just diagnosed with MS recently/ frightened and curious.
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donnonotin » Sat Mar 09, 2013 5:16 pm
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Hello everyone! My name is Donovan and I'm 23 years old. I've been experiencing subtle symptoms of MS since I was roughly 20 years old. Although, I...
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Hey Donovan! My name is Alberto. I'm about to turn 23 in March. I was recently diagnosed Back in November after going to the doctor after an incident...
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Sat Feb 08, 2014 10:30 am
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Trying the tell the parents...
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canadiankait » Sun Sep 01, 2013 2:02 pm
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Hi there!
So background to all of this is that I'm 22 and I live about 5 hours away from my hometown. Although my parents and I are close we've been...
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I battled for a long time with telling my parents. But it will obviously have to happen one day if you do get diagnosed.
You will know when the...
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Last post by Youarethecure
Sat Feb 08, 2014 9:15 am
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I am undiagnosed
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RyanYum » Thu Aug 15, 2013 5:00 pm
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I fairly sure i have this disease
It started when i feel from a pull up bar at my gfs house 4 years ago and i had tingling sensations down into my...
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Thanks bud, i just answered that one. :)
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Last post by RyanYum
Thu Aug 15, 2013 6:26 pm
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Had to go to ER again last night
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luke082988 » Fri May 17, 2013 9:30 pm
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Back in April 17th, I had went to the ER due to squeezing in my waist really bad, like right under your stomach and above your private parts. It...
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What do you suggest I do?
Since I know that excess insulin leads to insulin resistance in muscle cells, I believe your muscle tightness, squeezing...
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Last post by lyndacarol
Sat May 18, 2013 6:02 am
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Update from Doctor's Visit Today
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luke082988 » Mon May 13, 2013 3:10 pm
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Hey all. Well, I went to my Primary Care Doctor today. I did get switched from Topamax to Zoloft for depression. He said he didn't know also what is...
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you could try asking for a serum magnesium test. the fatigue, depression and muscular tightness, along with the ms diagnosis all point to poor...
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Last post by jimmylegs
Mon May 13, 2013 4:04 pm
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Am in the beginning stages of MS?
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luke082988 » Sun May 12, 2013 11:47 am
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I was diagnosed on April 4th for Relapsing-Remitting MS. Symptoms I've had since Feb are double/blurred vision, slowed/slurred speech, unable to...
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There is a wide spectrum of possible symptoms. Each person with MS has his own unique collection of symptoms, sometimes common to other people, other...
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Last post by lyndacarol
Sun May 12, 2013 4:09 pm
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My Whole Story - Diagnosed April 4th with MS
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luke082988 » Thu May 09, 2013 8:31 pm
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Hey I'm Luke. I'm 24 years old and was officially diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting MS on April 4th 2013. Sorry if my story is long, but I wanted to...
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I have to keep this short (left hand is numb so typing is hard), but welcome! I am 25, was dx'd 3/16 with RRMS after a month's battle with vertigo,...
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Last post by aredmosquito
Fri May 10, 2013 7:16 pm
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When do you bring it up?
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PS19 » Sat Jan 07, 2012 10:54 am
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Since being diagnosed with ms a lot of things have changed for me. my habits, exercise, diet, everything.
There's only one thing that hasn't changed...
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I met a woman that has been hiding it for the past 10 years,her husband has no idea..only her mom knows.When she has a relapse she comes up with...
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Last post by centenarian100
Fri Apr 19, 2013 2:39 pm
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Possible Symptoms at 25?
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techpower888 » Sun Dec 23, 2012 3:19 am
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Hi Guys,
I am 25 years old and have recently had some tinnitus which has been getting progressively worse. I had a hearing test and blood test done....
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Hi Guys,
Just a quick update - the ENT office rang me today and left a message to say that the MRI came back all normal - which is good news I...
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Last post by techpower888
Mon Jan 07, 2013 11:17 pm
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24 and I feel like an old lady...
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QStone » Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:43 am
Hello ThisIsMS forums.
I'm sure many of you can understand how I feel like such an old person even at 24. With all the symptoms (I am undiagnosed...
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Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:43 am
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Hello
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Yash » Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:47 pm
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Finally found a forum which won't get closed. I had been on other forum of ms, thought that i'll stay permanent on that site, but the domain was one...
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Health scientist say that all disease is diet related. With twenty years experience and research, I agree. see internet ’sugar the sweetest poison of...
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Last post by dez2000
Mon Nov 12, 2012 3:38 pm
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New
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thefireorgan » Mon Mar 12, 2012 12:36 pm
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Diagnosed less than a month ago. Since then I have tried taking to intensive nutrition and Vitamin D supplements. Working on improving that regimen...
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MS is curable if you choose make the effort. The klenner protocol is posted here.
Dr. Klenner is quoted in the Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine as...
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Last post by dez2000
Mon Nov 12, 2012 3:22 pm
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A Month of Symptoms, Just Diagnosed
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itzmesarahb » Mon Sep 17, 2012 4:34 pm
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Hello,
I'm trying to make sense of my confirmed diagnosis of ms. At times I feel overwhelmed and want to cry and have the world go away. I grew up...
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There is hope and help. MS is difficult to deal with but can be cured. Posted on this site is the Klenner Protocol.
Dr. Klenner is quoted in the...
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Last post by dez2000
Mon Nov 12, 2012 3:08 pm
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19 With MS
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kaebean » Wed Mar 28, 2012 12:25 pm
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I was diagnosed a year ago after having a seizure in my dorm room and waking up blind at age 18. Since then, I've had botched spinal taps, bad drug...
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I do not know if you can reverse your circumstance. Most disease stems from diet and lifestyle. Most real health scientists have come to the...
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Last post by dez2000
Mon Nov 12, 2012 12:51 pm
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Which way to go?
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celticchristian » Fri Aug 24, 2012 2:51 pm
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Hello,
I'm 20 years old. For the past 5 or 6 years I've had problems with my hands and feet stinging when grabbing or stepping on things a certain...
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celticchristian I am 81 years and what a doctor told me 50 years ago, after though Physical, 'disgustingly healthy’. If you want to be healthy, do it...
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Last post by dez2000
Mon Nov 12, 2012 11:58 am
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Im not quite sure if I have it.
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Raebear » Fri Nov 09, 2012 12:06 am
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Basically it's this electric vibration thing that starts at the top of my spine and goes all the way down my back.
I looked at L'hermittes' sign, it...
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hi and welcome :) personally i would look at suspect nutrients first.. how is your diet? mine was very limited before i got diagnosed.. i had...
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Last post by jimmylegs
Fri Nov 09, 2012 8:23 am
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Lesions on the brain & Spinal Tap came back fine.
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blondie33 » Fri Aug 03, 2012 6:43 pm
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I'm very confused as to why I have 9 White Matter Lesions on my Brain but my Spinal Tap came back fine. I'm very scared at a possible MS diagnosis....
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Thanks so much for your response. I really appreciate it. I have a follow up appt. with my neuro on October 25 so hope it goes well
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Last post by blondie33
Wed Sep 12, 2012 3:25 pm
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I'm new to this.
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Chris23 » Tue Aug 21, 2012 7:27 pm
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In 2010 I had back surgery due to a disc herniating into my sciatic nerve. It took almost a year for them to do the surgery because I didn't have...
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I also welcome you to ThisIsMS, Chris23. I offer you my standard action plan recommendation:
First, you may not have MS at all; it is a differential...
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Last post by lyndacarol
Wed Aug 22, 2012 4:49 pm
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Terrified about a possible diagnosis
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sandy05 » Tue Jun 12, 2012 1:00 pm
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Hi everyone,
Im new here and could really use some advice. Im 22 years old, I just graduated from college and am in the process of applying to...
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Hey guys, Im sorry to bother you but Im back again and this time more frustrated. I have been going through these symptoms for over 5 months now and...
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Last post by sandy05
Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:42 pm
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Telling your Friends?
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Ellie__HC » Wed May 13, 2009 11:37 am
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I have only been diagnosed with MS for about 6 months but I'm only 15 so it feels like much longer. I have told only a select group of friends and my...
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hi emma, welcome to the forum. as you can see, it's not a terribly active one. but we do have people here on the board who are in your demographic....
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Last post by jimmylegs
Wed Jun 13, 2012 11:21 am
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Turning 25 tomorrow.
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CuriousRobot » Fri May 18, 2012 6:17 pm
I suppose that I have graduated from this sub-forum.
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Every year without knowing it I have passed the day
When the last fires will wave to me...
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Last post by CuriousRobot
Fri May 18, 2012 6:17 pm
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Possible ms diagnosis?..scared,confused
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Shay86 » Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:19 pm
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So in mid October I was at work and started feeling off, as the day went on I noticed my handwriting was off, by the next morning I felt like my leg...
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Good to hear from you again, Shay. Learn from the scare of MS in your history, live each day to the fullest – enjoy life and good luck to you and...
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Last post by lyndacarol
Sun May 13, 2012 8:07 am
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How to get diagnosed in the early stages / at a young age.
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CMcE » Tue Feb 14, 2012 6:09 pm
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Lately, I've noticed my legs have been jumpy and twitchy. I googled it out of boredom, and when ms came up, I was drawn to it because my aunt has it....
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Welcome. if you have access to doctors, that is who you need to see.
you asked if they would take you seriously at the young age of 17 . Look until...
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Last post by DougL
Wed Feb 15, 2012 4:35 am
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Understanding
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titanicstar » Thu Nov 06, 2008 9:45 pm
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Hello All, I am having a hard time explaining to my friends and family what MS is like. They nod like they understand but you can tell on their faces...
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Hello All, I am having a hard time explaining to my friends and family what MS is like. They nod like they understand but you can tell on their faces...
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Last post by Grenaway10
Sun Nov 06, 2011 3:29 am
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Newly "Unofficially Diagnosed" and Scared.
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NiftyBunny » Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:53 am
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Hi,
My name is Amber.
I was recently hospitalized due to my body from the neck down going numb, and since this was not the first time I'd had...
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UPDATE: I got a call to come in Yesterday since they'd had a cancellation. I was officially diagnosed with Relapsing/Remitting MS. I'm going to be...
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Last post by NiftyBunny
Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:39 am
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Diagnosed yesterday whats the point
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emg8187 » Thu Oct 28, 2010 10:11 pm
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sorry to type a topic so blue
but im 19 years old, had life ahead of me, now ill be lucky to be 50.
don't see the point in dating, school, anything...
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sorry to type a topic so blue
but im 19 years old, had life ahead of me, now ill be lucky to be 50.
don't see the point in dating, school, anything...
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Last post by emaugust
Sat Jun 04, 2011 10:37 pm
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Going back to school
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downtowner » Mon Jul 12, 2010 4:53 pm
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Hello, let me introduce myself.I live in scarborogh, Toronto. I was diagnosed MS last febuary. I was working through a nutrition degree at ryerson...
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Thanks for your response. It helps to know that I am not alone. WHat year were you in? Have you started school yet? if so how did you find it? I'm...
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Last post by downtowner
Thu Jul 22, 2010 1:23 pm
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So I'm not 25 anymore but...
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Kamy » Thu Dec 14, 2006 8:39 pm
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I just turned 26 and I was wondering if any young people living with MS have a fear of never getting married? Not because you can't find anyone but...
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I also have a fear of being left once I have a bad attack because, suddenly, it's too much for him to handle.
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Last post by britney
Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:16 pm
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Resources for Kids WITH MS?
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robinredbreast » Mon May 23, 2005 4:30 am
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Hi all
I am looking for sites aimed at children WITH MS. We have a young boy of 12 who has been made known to us at the MSRC and we are helping him...
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Technology allows so many things anymore! When I was diagnosed at 12, I hardly knew what MS was. I know it is increasingly being diagnosed at younger...
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Last post by britney
Tue Apr 27, 2010 9:25 pm
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Am 25 and really want to get married
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Smitha » Mon Sep 21, 2009 1:47 pm
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My boy friend and I had decided to get married when I got my diagnosis ( 3 weeks back). I do want to get married, but if there are married people out...
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Well that's good to hear! I'm happy for you and hope you have a wonderful life with your partner, I'm sure you will. :)
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Last post by hlm286
Sun Oct 04, 2009 11:09 am
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What is the progression?
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LiquidSkin » Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:51 am
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I mean Im 21, What are the stages, do I have 10 years before I have serious issues with my disease, do I have 1 year?
How do I know if I am a mild...
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Carole,
Your response was so uplifting, thank you! I am newly diagnosed, still very numb in my torso, back and left arm, and am scared but trying to...
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Last post by hlm286
Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:50 am
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Hi all!
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jh06ph » Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:52 pm
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Hello everybody!
My name is Jen, I'm new here (obviously)... and as most other people here, I have MS. I was diagnosed at 14, and I'm just about to...
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titanicstar--Welcome!!! I can tell by your posts already that you have found just the right place! You have the inquiring mind and the proper...
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Last post by lyndacarol
Thu Nov 06, 2008 3:52 am
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Meet others with ms...
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jl2222 » Tue May 13, 2008 6:35 pm
If you would like to get in touch with others with ms in your area, if you would like to find others with ms who share similar interest, if you just...
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Tue May 13, 2008 6:35 pm
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