MS in Underserved Communities: Where Do We Go From Here?

Improving access to care for diverse populations within the MS community requires multiple approaches that address socioeconomic, cultural, geographic and disability-related barriers.

Silver Linings Exist: Reflecting on a Decade With MS

10 years after her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, Kristen shares some of the unexpectedly positive side effects of her diagnosis.

How Caregiving as a Child Shaped My Life

A National MS Society employee shares his experiences growing up caring for his mom, who lived with MS, and how that shaped his life.

Fluffy Ball of Cuteness: My Therapy Dog, Francesca

Francesca the therapy dog brings joy to her owner, Bob, who lives with MS.

What You Need to Know About Fall Vaccines: Flu, COVID-19 and RSV

Dr. Lisa Doggett explains why people living with MS should plan to get vaccinated this fall.

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How Early Does MS Begin?

MS prodrome refers to a period of time when vague symptoms occur before full-blown MS… Read More

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A Year of Many Lessons

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Which Type of MSer Are You?

It’s important to not compare your MS to another. We all experience things differently.

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Yes, I Still Care About How I Look

Aging isn’t for sissies, whether you’re able bodied or you’re strapped to a wheelchair.

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My Elusive MS Diagnosis

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Driver’s Test From Hell

The test drive with the hand controls went OK and might even have been fun… Read More

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What I Hope You Remember

It’s how I know that you will shine brighter than the stars we wished upon.

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You Can Run, but You Can’t Hide

After many years of hiding, I decided to give one of these MS groups a… Read More

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Where Have All My Friends Gone?

Maybe someday your old friends will come back around. But until then, keep advocating for… Read More

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My Quest for My MS

He informed me, I had primary progressive MS instead of relapsing-remitting MS.

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I get knocked down, but I’ll get up again

Recovering from a fall can be challenging. Read how one person gets up.

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Staying above water with MS

One blogger describes finding support and learning to love life again after his MS diagnosis.

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Breaking the cycle of exclusion: Embracing cultural competence in physical activity research for people with MS

Cultural competence in research involves considering the culture and diversity of a population.

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Still Dancing: Overcoming MS to Become an Atlanta Falcons Cheerleader

An MS diagnosis in college didn’t stop Téa from cheering for the NFL.

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Till MS Do Us Part

For one blogger, an MS diagnosis became a chance to rewrite their story.

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Across the Other Side of the Pond, but Connected Through MS

An activist in the U.K. discusses the challenges that the Black MS community faces here… Read More

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