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Hello everyone! I was recently diagnosed with MS, Feb 2015, and am looking for support, help, advice, laughter and encouragement. My family and friends have been a great support system, but I still need to talk to ones who are going through what I am. I want to help people to the best of my ability: whether it's advice, encouragement, a smile, or just lend an ear. We can do and beat this! Blessings!
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572651 tn?1530999357
A large number of us are on Tysabri - I've been on it for 4 years?  Wow, I just had to count that and am surprised at that timing.

I particularly like it because I am committed to a schedule I can't cheat on and once a month i have the infusion and then i am done.  If you go on tysabri, or any other drugs, be sure and get on their patient assistance program.  It is great help with the co-pays.
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Thank you all, so much. I had my first episode in 06, well what they are thinking was my first symptom. But it wasn't until Feb when it was confirmed. I am in the process of deciding on a treatment plan- possibly Tysabri. Can anyone tell me something, anything about it?
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Hello and welcome to the group.
Regards,barb
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667078 tn?1316000935
Welcome.
Alex
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1831849 tn?1383228392
"looking for support, help, advice, laughter and encouragement."

Well you'll find none of that here! Get Out!

Wecome to our group LOT :-) Soon after I was diagnosed I was trying to arrange a meeting with someone I met here. She two had recently been diagnosed, and we were going to meet and compare notes. My GF didn't understand why I would want to meet someone just because they had MS. I explained that it was precisely because she had MNS that I wanted to meet her :-)

I too have an amazing support base, starting with my amazing GF. But here you have to explain a lot less. Here there are people who get oit, because they have it :-)

Kyle
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11305938 tn?1417998533
I recently found this group some months ago and love it. I wish I knew about it when I was diagnosed in March 2013.

It is a wonderful place with caring and knowledgeable people. What I love about it, is that everyone here has been diagnosed or in the process of getting a diagnosis.

It is very encouraging to have people understand what I am going through and they give great advice as well. Welcome,

Barb
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5887915 tn?1383378780
Hi there and Welcome to the MS Community!!

I'm sorry about your dx but I believe it's often better to know what is wrong so you can tackle it head on. You have found a wonderful group of people here who are well informed, caring, supportive and yes even a little comedic at times.

It's often a tough place to be after your dx and the first year or so can be very much like a roller coaster. I hope you feel you can ask any questions you may have of the community and nothing is out of bounds here.

Welcome again and take care,

Karry.
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