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20+ years with MS and Facing a Scary New Symptom

I have had MS for over 20 years, and the pain I experience is debilitating. I cannot spell simple words, along with all the symptoms listed in your articles. Now, I have a new symptom. I am on Ocrevus infusions, but I haven't seen any physical improvements.

My question is for anyone out there. I feel stuck in pain. I lean heavily over to my left side, which I assume is my weak side. I sit, walk, and do everything leaning over to that one side. I am currently using a walker to try to straighten myself up a bit, but walking sideways really hurts my back. I frequently fall on that left side, I even shattered my elbow once trying to break a fall.

I am hoping someone knows something about this symptom. I went to a pain clinic once, but they made me feel dumb. They said it was 'all in my head' and told me to 'just straighten up and stop thinking negative things.' But I don't do that. I am truly experiencing this, yet they told me I was just 'compensating' for the pain.

I hope someone can shed some light on this matter. Thank you.

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