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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.

Latest Blogs

A Morning Prayer

But this morning I offer thanks to my body for not further succumbing to the… Read More

Five Things

The “brain fog” that MS causes didn’t happen overnight. It has been a slow and,… Read More

The Last Laugh

I may not have chosen to share my life with MS, but my husband did…. Read More

The “Normal” Paradox

Have you ever been in a situation where you park in a disabled stall and… Read More

Surrendering My Driver’s License

Having a driver’s license gives credibility, an identity, and proof of existence, not to mention… Read More

Caregivers are Special People

If you have a caregiver, be sure to thank them and tell them – often… Read More

Me and My “Happy Pill”

If only someone had told me early on that depression was a symptom of MS,… Read More

Living the American Dream with MS

It has been assumed that MS uncommon in the Hispanic/Latino population, but that is not… Read More

Vote Down MS

Our generation can be the generation that ends MS. Please join me and use your… Read More

Learning to Like My Cane

Whether you use a wheelchair, cane, walker, crutches, steerable knee scooter, motorized wheelchair, hoveround or… 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