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July 13
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Members responded to a question about whether MS symptoms show up on one side or both, with many sharing that their most severe symptoms tend... Read more

Members responded to a question about whether MS symptoms show up on one side or both, with many sharing that their most severe symptoms tend to affect the side opposite their dominant hand. Several members described a mix of numbness, drop foot, claw hand, and optical neuritis that shifted over time, with some starting on one side before spreading to both. A recurring theme was the role of lesion location in determining where symptoms appear, along with encouragement and solidarity as members navigated daily challenges.

A MyMSTeam Member

Randi4 , I hear your comments , all that stuff that used to be so easy even if it was energy heavy is now just a dream , any deer I get has to walk past and basically surrender to me , Butchering it now takes me all day (red deer are the size of elk) but I value the money saving and love the taste, ) . I had just used my chainsaw this morning and was tired after 5 mins and stopped after 10, I used to work all day with a saw on mountainsides, no worries . Oh well , So I can sympathise with the plight , We carry on. :)

July 21
A MyMSTeam Member

Shannon @A MyMSTeam Member I'm left handed. No real affect. Except my left knee always hurts. Probably from the uneven strength I have. My right side is the most affected. Claw hand, drop foot and my leg is always cold.

July 14
A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member... I'm a right sider too.

October 8
A MyMSTeam Member

both. then my dr says its not possible. but it is for me!

August 15
A MyMSTeam Member

left

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