Does anybody know this?

[RoyceNewton]

Is there anybody out there that knows the answer to this question. Do we get people who are brand new, newly diagnosed (newbies) joining our family or are they mostly people who have been travelling a while that join us? I remembered my experience was that I found this family after many years on this journey. Maybe you were not around so much back then. Anyway I am curious so if anybody can help I would appreciate it.

Royce

Have a nice 4th and enjoy the parade.

[Kenu]

I was the same as you Royce. I found this site after twenty two years. Sure glad I did 👍🙏😉 Ken 🐾🐾

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

I found this site after a dozen years or so of my journey with 'ms'. It is nice to be with other members who know what this 'ms' can be like. I have found a lot of support here. Thank you

[falalalala]

I found this site 10 years after being diagnosed.

I wonder what I would've thought had I found it within the first year? Things were different (as in better) for me in terms of gait, jumping hurdles, skipping rope and tap dancing.

[Lilith08]

From reading introductory posts I’d say it’s a mixture. This MSAA group has only been around a few years. I imagine there have been other venues before that, though.

[Petunilla]

Yes, I’m recently diagnosed (two months ago). I’ve found a lot of useful information here, and am so glad for everyone who has contributed or commented.

[RoyceNewton in reply to Petunilla]

Welcome to the family my dear

[Petunilla in reply to RoyceNewton]

Thank you!

[Frances_B in reply to Petunilla]

If you are newly diagnosed then you'll find it incredibly useful to do this free on-line course when it's run again in September. (I found that I didn't need two hours a week for it - apart from the first module it took less than two hours)

ms.mooc.utas.edu.au/index.php

[Petunilla in reply to Frances_B]

Thank you - that's really helpful.

[RoyceNewton in reply to Petunilla]

look up dr Aaron Boster ohio me clinic I believe, he is very helpfulpful

[RoyceNewton in reply to Frances_B]

good advice everywhere

[MSnWV]

I found this 10 years in, a couple months ago. I finally decided I should find a place with people dealing with the same problems, more or less, that I have been dealing with. With that being said this is only my second reply post.

[RoyceNewton in reply to MSnWV]

well thank you that is nice to be number two, you really should drop in and sau G'day more often

[sashaming1]

From what I read on this website, some people state their diagnosis date/year if they are a newbie. Isn't that information collected when someone creates an account here?

[RoyceNewton in reply to sashaming1]

that does sound right but I am not sure

[jackiesj]

It took me a while to find home, yes, this IS home.I do think some advertisement is needed a link from MSoc but so many groups they cant do it.I feel very blessed.

[RoyceNewton in reply to jackiesj]

hmm I understand your point how do we stay personal yet still reach more people that need tp be with us, interesting question