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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.

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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.

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Fluffy Ball of Cuteness: My Therapy Dog, Francesca

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

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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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The (2nd) Adventure of a Lifetime: MS on a Mission Trip

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Supermarkets and Other Chores

In my opinion, the number one most annoying thing about life? Cleaning.

Depression and MS

As anyone reading this blog is likely aware, the incidence of depression among people with… Read More

Got Chi?

I started reading about the benefits of acupuncture, how it could help with pain, vertigo… Read More

Self-Advocacy

This affirmed what I’ve known all along, as a doctor and as a patient: I… Read More

Mish Mosh Life

I haven’t been able to formulate complete sentences without tripping over my words for weeks…. Read More

The Little Things

I may not do it perfectly, but at least I’m doing it. I’m doing what… Read More

MS and Self Care

This is a crucial aspect of self-care that many people seem to miss out on:… Read More

Getting Back in the Saddle

Today, horses are my therapy. Although my therapeutic riding instructor and frequent recreational riding days… Read More

A Back to School Prayer for Families

But may I not dwell on the mistakes of the past. Instead, may I focus… Read More

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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