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senior woman holding red heart shape with syringe and showing her arm with bandage after got vaccinated or inoculation due to spread of corona virus, population, social or herd immunity concept

senior woman holding red heart shape with syringe and showing her arm with bandage after got vaccinated or inoculation due to spread of corona virus, population, social or herd immunity concept

5 things to know about the flu vaccine and MS

Getting vaccinated to prevent harmful infections is a fundamental part of medical care for people with MS.

<strong>Stephanie Barnes, who lives with MS, relies on public transportation to run errands.</strong> Photos
by Joel Maisonet

<strong>Stephanie Barnes, who lives with MS, relies on public transportation to run errands.</strong> Photos
by Joel Maisonet

Destination: Accessibility

For people with MS, accessible transportation is vital — and often elusive.

<strong>Noticing a lack of medical illustrations depicting Black skin, Chidiebere Ibe started creating his own. His illustration of a Black fetus went viral in 2021. </strong>

<strong>Noticing a lack of medical illustrations depicting Black skin, Chidiebere Ibe started creating his own. His illustration of a Black fetus went viral in 2021. </strong>

Medical illustrations for all

Meet the medical student tackling representation, one illustration at a time.

Some 80% of people with MS experience bladder problems, according to the National
Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Some 80% of people with MS experience bladder problems, according to the National
Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Control your bladder, control your life

Treatment for bladder issues can help people with MS take back their freedom.

<strong>Joyce Glass, who lives with MS and SAD, set up her puzzle table by a window so she can soak up more sunlight. She likens her experience with SAD to a plant she keeps in her home: Droopy during the winter, but shiny and upright the rest of the year. </strong>Photos by Joel Maisonet

<strong>Joyce Glass, who lives with MS and SAD, set up her puzzle table by a window so she can soak up more sunlight. She likens her experience with SAD to a plant she keeps in her home: Droopy during the winter, but shiny and upright the rest of the year. </strong>Photos by Joel Maisonet

Feeling SAD?

Seasonal Affective Disorder can present a unique set of challenges in people with MS. But there are ways to treat it.

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senior woman holding red heart shape with syringe and showing her arm with bandage after got vaccinated or inoculation due to spread of corona virus, population, social or herd immunity concept

senior woman holding red heart shape with syringe and showing her arm with bandage after got vaccinated or inoculation due to spread of corona virus, population, social or herd immunity concept

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5 things to know about the flu vaccine and MS

Getting vaccinated to prevent harmful infections is a fundamental part of medical care for – …

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Destination: Accessibility

For people with MS, accessible transportation is vital — and often elusive.

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Medical illustrations for all

Meet the medical student tackling representation, one illustration at a time.

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Modeling the future

A man with MS models an ideal, accessible city out of Lego bricks as a way of expressing h – …

Carol Huebner and her husband, Paul, at the Wu Hou Shrine.

Carol Huebner and her husband, Paul, at the Wu Hou Shrine.

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A life abroad

A woman with progressive MS enjoys living and traveling in China.

Five colorful kickballs on the grass.

Five colorful kickballs on the grass.

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Kicking MS to the curb

A junior-high kickball tournament grows into an annual MS fundraiser.

Conceptual illustration of a patient choosing his own path.

Conceptual illustration of a patient choosing his own path.

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When doctors move on

What to consider if your doctor moves across town—or farther.

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Making your own choices

Cyndi Zagieboylo on the many decisions involved in managing MS.

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Sharing health information may yield solutions for MS

With health information from thousands of people living with MS, researchers may be able t – …

Bruce Reid riding his bike.

Bruce Reid riding his bike.

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50 states of Bike MS

Bruce Reid first rode in Bike MS for the athletic challenge it offered. But then he discov – …

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Bowel issues? Help is here!

Learn about the treatments and lifestyle changes that can reduce bowel problems.

David Osmond playing guitar.

David Osmond playing guitar.

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The power of song

David Osmond’s music sounds the right note for many people living with MS.

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Social season

Even though summer heat can be oppressive, the season does not have stifle your social lif – …

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Latest Blogs

Please Stop Saying That

The rhetoric used concerning wheelchair users has to stop.

wheelchair MS

wheelchair MS

The Right Fit

There are so many advancements in wheelchairs and other devices that help us to maintain… Read More

Mobility Aids and MS

Mobility Aids and MS

Adapting to MS and Discovering Mobility Aids Lead to Freedom

This disease will not stop you from living your life, you just need to find… Read More

Feeling Put Together

Being young and having MS comes with a lot of challenges. One of which is… Read More

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raising ms awareness

Have You Ever Received Advice You Weren’t Looking For?

It’s our choice in responding. We can either give a flip answer, laugh and keep… Read More

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weight loss MS

A Journey to My True Self Choosing Weight Loss as a Person Living With MS

Having weight loss surgery just 5 months ago has changed my life.

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