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DIAGNOSIS

An MS diagnosis at 25

From Chelsey B.

DIAGNOSIS

Dealing with your MS diagnosis

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DIAGNOSIS

Encouragement if you’re newly diagnosed

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DIAGNOSIS

Diagnosing MS: What you may expect

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DIAGNOSIS

How MS is diagnosed

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DIAGNOSIS

Understanding MRIs

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About MS Treatment

I wish I knew

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About MS Treatment

Being your own best advocate

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About MS Treatment

The importance of treating early

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About MS Treatment

Types of MS treatments

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About MS Treatment

Taking your MS medication

From Jessica T.

About MS Treatment

What you may expect from treatment

From Dr. Coyle

About MS Treatment

How disease modifying treatments may help

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About MS Treatment

Finding the right treatment

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About MS Treatment

Tips for staying on track

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About MS Treatment

Health insurance & MS

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About MS Treatment

Goal of DMTs

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Your MS Healthcare Team

Physical therapy & MS

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Your MS Healthcare Team

Key members of your support team

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Your MS Healthcare Team

Occupational therapy & MS

From Dr. Kalina

Your MS Healthcare Team

Psychological support

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Your MS Healthcare Team

Working with your MS nurse

From Dr. Weigel

Your MS Healthcare Team

Making the most of your MS doctor appointments

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Your MS Healthcare Team

Tips for talking with your doctor

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Your MS Healthcare Team

Making the most of visits with your healthcare team

From Robyn F.

Your MS Healthcare Team

Connecting your team

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Your MS Healthcare Team

Counseling as an option

From Jessica T.

YOUR MS HEALTHCARE TEAM

How I found the right doctor for me

From Chelsey B.

YOUR MS HEALTHCARE TEAM

Find out if telehealth is right for your next MS appointment

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Relationships & Support

Dating with MS

From Ann Marie J.

Relationships & Support

A resource for loved ones of people living with MS

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Relationships & Support

Connect with MS organizations

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MS EDUCATION

Who gets MS?

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MS Education

Science behind making an MS drug

From Dr. Mi

MS Education

How MS may affect the body

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MS Education

MS among African Americans

From Dr. Williams

MS Education

Types of MS

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MS Education

Clinical trials 101

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MS Education

Pregnancy & MS

From Jessica T.

MS Education

What is a lesion?

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MS Education

Clinically isolated syndrome (CIS)

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MS EDUCATION

Monitoring MS progression

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MS Education

Download the Understanding Multiple Sclerosis PDF brochure to learn more

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MS Education

The immune system & MS

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Daily life with MS

Using technology to your advantage

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MS Symptoms

Symptom Series: Cognitive dysfunction

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MS Symptoms

Learn about the most common MS symptoms

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MS Symptoms

Symptom Series: Spasticity

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MS Symptoms

Symptom Series: Fatigue

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MS Symptoms

Symptom Series: Heat sensitivity

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MS Symptoms

Tips for common MS symptoms

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MS Symptoms

Symptom Series: Speech difficulties

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MS Symptoms

Symptom Series: Numbness & tingling

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MS Symptoms

Symptom Series: How to talk about MS pain 

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MS Symptoms

Symptom Series: Emotional changes

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MS Symptoms

Symptom Series: Vision problems

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MS Symptoms

Symptom Series: Bladder & bowel dysfunction

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MS Symptoms

Symptom Series: Walking difficulties

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MS Symptoms

Fill out this survey before your next appointment

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MS EDUCATION

Watch this video series to learn about MS from expert Dr. Weigel

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Work & Finances

Adjusting your work environment for your MS

From Stephanie G.

Diet & nutrition

Stocking a healthy kitchen

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Diet & nutrition

Meal planning for the week ahead

From Judy B.

Relationships & Support

The importance of being a good communicator

From Mary Kay F.

Relationships & Support

Building relationships while living with MS

From Stephanie B.

Mental & emotional health

Taking charge of my MS

From April M.

Recipes

Fruit crisp pie

Dessert

From Gina F.

Recipes

Frozen banana ice cream

Dessert

From Jessica C.

Recipes

Power smoothie

Breakfast

From Stephanie G.

Recipes

Power-up oatmeal

Breakfast

From Gina F.

Recipes

Avocado toast

Breakfast

From Jessica C.

Recipes

Banana oatmeal breakfast cookies

Breakfast

From Beth P.

Recipes

Overnight oats

Breakfast

From Judy B.

Recipes

Sweet potato nachos

Snack

From Judy B.

Recipes

Beet & red lentil hummus

Snack

From Jessica C.

Recipes

Almond energy bites

Snack

From Jessica T.

Recipes

Jersey’s bruschetta

Snack

From Stephanie G.

Recipes

Grandma’s date treats

Snack

From Stephanie G.

Recipes

Buffalo cauliflower

Snack

From Gina F.

Recipes

Homemade hummus

Snack

From Kellie T.

Recipes

Kale chips

Snack

From Gina F.

Recipes

Slow-cooker dill salmon

Entrée

From Stephanie G.

Recipes

Tofu steaks & vegetables

Entrée

From Cat S.

Recipes

Baked falafel

Entrée

From Jessica C.

Recipes

Pasta puttanesca

Entrée

From Judy B.

Recipes

Ratatouille

Entrée

From Cat S.

Recipes

One-pot Greek manestra

Entrée

From Cat S.

Recipes

White chicken chili

Entrée

From Jessica T.

Recipes

Shrimp pasta with a twist

Entrée

From Gina F.

Recipes

Deconstructed taco salad

Entrée

From Jessica C.

Work & Finances

Personal experiences at work

From Karen B.

Work & Finances

Your finances & MS

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Work & Finances

HR perspective on disclosing MS

From Colleen L.

Work & Finances

Telling your employer about your MS

From Colleen L.

Work & Finances

Financial & estate planning

From Marty S.

Diet & nutrition

Diets & supplements to consider

From Dr. Williams

Diet & nutrition

Making changes to your diet

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Diet & nutrition

Reading nutrition labels

From Jessica C.

Diet & nutrition

Dining out made easier

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Diet & nutrition

Navigating grocery stores

From Judy B.

Exercise & fitness

6 ways to help stay active

From Herb L.

Exercise & fitness

Zumba exercises with Nancy D.

From Nancy D.

Exercise & fitness

Discover potential benefits of yoga

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Exercise & fitness

Tips for aquatic exercise

From Sheryl S.

Exercise & fitness

Stretching exercises with Nancy D.

From Nancy D.

Exercise & fitness

Upper-body workouts for MS

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Exercise & fitness

Stationary cardio with Nancy D.

From Nancy D.

Exercise & fitness

4 tips on aging with MS

From Herb L.

Exercise & fitness

Pilates for beginners

From Jessica T.

Home & Travel

Kitchen modifications for people living with MS

From Dr. Kalina

Home & Travel

Commuting to work

From Jessica T.

Home & Travel

Bathroom modifications for people living with MS

From Dr. Kalina

Home & Travel

Running errands with MS

From Jessica T.

Home & Travel

Entertaining guests in your home

From Gina F.

Home & Travel

Getting ready for your next event

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Home & Travel

Tips for the kitchen

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Home & Travel

Tools that may help with your mobility

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Home & Travel

Getting around with MS

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Home & Travel

Bedroom modifications for people living with MS

From Dr. Kalina

Home & Travel

Tips for traveling by air

From Gina F.

Home & Travel

10 tips for traveling with MS

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Relationships & Support

Intimacy & MS

From Dr. Tufeld

Relationships & Support

Responding to 5 common MS comments

From Shari S.

Relationships & support

A Q&A about love & MS

From Jessica T.

Relationships & support

3 ways to show you care

From Cat S.

Relationships & Support

Support partners: the unsung heroes

From Cat S.

Relationships & Support

Support from my 8-year-old

From James T.

Relationships & Support

Parenting with MS

From Robyn F.

Relationships & support

Having the MS talk with your kids

From Charlie “Justice” B.

Daily life with MS

Living a fulfilling life with MS

From Charlie “Justice” B.

DAILY LIFE WITH MS

Modifying routines with MS

From Kellie T.

Daily life with MS

Fashion tips for people living with MS

From Gina F.

Daily life with MS

4 ways to help avoid holiday stress

From Gina F.

DAILY LIFE WITH MS

Preparing for the holiday season

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Daily life with MS

Accessorizing while living with MS

From Gina F.

Daily life with MS

Your care partner & you

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Daily life with MS

Tips for going to events & gatherings

From Jessica T.

Daily life with MS

Defining my limits

From Robyn F.

Daily life with MS

A day in the life of MS

From Julie D.

Daily life with MS

A care partner’s perspective

From James T.

Daily life with MS

6 tips for getting a good night’s rest

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Daily life with MS

Importance of support groups

From Ann Marie J.

MS Symptoms

Symptom Series: Types of MS pain

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MS Symptoms

Honestly MS: Opening up about difficult topics

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MS Symptoms

Honestly MS: Taking on bladder & bowel issues

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MS Symptoms

Honestly MS: Redefining intimacy with your partner

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MS Symptoms

Honestly MS: Feeling alone with MS

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Mental & emotional health

Living a fulfilling life with MS

From Charlie “Justice” B.

Mental & emotional health

You are beautiful

From Charlie “Justice” B.

Mental & emotional health

How humor may be beneficial

From Paul P.

Mental & emotional health

360° approach to wellness

From Beth P.

Mental & emotional health

Maintaining mindfulness at work

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Mental & emotional health

Using positivity to overcome stigma

From Robyn F.

Mental & emotional health

Staying motivated with MS

From Charlie “Justice” B.

Mental & emotional health

How meditation may help

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Mental & emotional health

How spiritual wellness may help

From Mary Kay F.

Mental & emotional health

Why mental exercise may help

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Mental & emotional health

Celebrating life with MS

From Stephanie G.

Mental & emotional health

Maintaining a positive outlook

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Mental & emotional health

Tools & games for your mind

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Mental & emotional health

Tips if you’re dealing with memory issues

From Paul P.

Mental & emotional health

8 ways to keep your brain engaged

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Mental & emotional health

Dealing with memory problems

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Mental & emotional health

Finding your silver lining

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Mental & emotional health

More than MS

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Mental & emotional health

The benefits of living with a pet

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