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Francesca, a cute, small tan dog, lounging on a sofa.

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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Virus models, a syringe and autumn leaves.

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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A light-skinned person standing firmly with a crutch on a white background

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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Illustration of a man in a grey room looking out into sunshine and blue sky.

Staying above water with MS

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

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A Black person wearing athletic clothing exercising with a weight.

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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Several cheerleaders in uniform dancing in formation.

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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Silhouette of a person against the sunset.

Till MS Do Us Part

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

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Two speech bubbles with a United Kingdom and a United States flag.

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

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A Black healthcare professional examines and MRI brain scan.

Can Black People Get MS?

A blogger debunks the myth that Black people are less likely to have multiple sclerosis.

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Two people standing arm in arm outside facing away from the camera

The Importance of Friendships

Friendship can bring stability to a life lived with MS, an unpredictable disease.

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An open book with fluttering pages sits on a wood table with stacked books behind it.

“And So It Goes”

This writer describes how the works of Kurt Vonnegut helped him define his own journey… Read More

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Crutches leaning against a light grey wall.

My Crutches

Explaining to others why you use crutches can be frustrating if you have MS.

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Uneven and cracked sidewalk next to a tree and some dandelions

Step on a Crack

Cracked sidewalks can be treacherous for people living with MS.

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Illustration of a prescription note on a clipboard, a medicine bottle, tablets and a pencil.

5 Things to Know About Biosimilars

Biosimilar medications may offer less expensive alternatives for people with MS.

I Found a Penny

One writer living with MS describes how a penny helped connect her to her faith.

Through It All

I was diagnosed with relapse-remitting multiple sclerosis in 2006. No doubt, I have had my… Read More

Time for an MRI

I loathe MRIs. I particularly despise the kind of MRI I must get. Of my… Read More

Imaginary Pain

You are not crazy, you are justified in how you feel, and you are never… Read More

Driving My MS

I need to keep revving my body and mind, resting and refueling with energy, avoiding… Read More

Not Pre-Existing

Remember the person behind the label. They are more than their pre-existing condition, and they… Read More

The Road Ahead

I find that optimism is valuable therapy in my battle against MS. But sometimes, I… Read More

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