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More evidence that vitamin D may help those with MS.

With your doctors help, it's usually a good idea to supplement with vitamin D. A ton of evidence shows a link between MS and deficiency of vitamin D. This 2025 study shows that vitamin D may delay early disease activity. Studies show nearly two-thirds of Americans have vitamin D deficiency, which can lead to osteoporosis.

Learn more about this and other 2025 MS research findings at Top 10 MS news stories of 2025

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Hi, my name is Noreen. I'm here because I am a mother to kids diagnosed with PANS/PANDAS. I have my own mental health background as well and I come to this space to be in community, share, and learn. I'm a LCSW and published author.

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So, I try to stay as positive as possible with my posts here, but I think it's safe enough to open up a bit. I've struggled a lot these past few years, and it's all come to a boiling point recently.

My anxiety has affected my stomach to the point where I'm nauseous every day at random, and now getting random headaches. This morning I woke up to an excruciating migraine that brought me to tears.

There are a lot of things going on in my life that I'm uncomfortable talking about openly here, but I feel like this all stems from anxiety and my inability to process certain unresolved traumas. I'm considering medication at this point. I've been on Zoloft and Wellbutrin, but ended up with brain zaps and as an side-effect.

Are you taking meds? Are you not? Whats working for you, if anything at all? Can anyone relate to this? I'm feeling pretty isolated and alone in this because I hate to feel like a burden to others...

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This Monday, Jan. 12, 7–8:30 p.m. ET

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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society exists because there are people with MS. Our vision is a world free of MS.

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Tonight, Jan. 8, 8 PM ET: New to MS: Navigating Your Journey Program [with resource guide attached]

Connect and learn with others who are new to multiple sclerosis and navigating their own journeys. This program offers info on MS and its symptoms, and advice on how to manage your case. Talk to attendees, ask questions of a health care professional and a volunteer who is living with MS, and share your own experiences.

Also find the New to MS Resource Guide on the same page, with info from the program. Note: This program repeats on the second Thursday of every month.

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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society exists because there are people with MS. Our vision is a world free of MS.

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In the last 1-2 years my wife finally found good sleep, and it's been life-changing. It can be done and is so worth trying.

Tomorrow's Ask an MS Expert can help: "Enhancing Sleep Health," 1-8-26 at 12-12:30 p.m. ET

Sleep is crucial for people with MS dealing with fatigue, spasticity or cognitive changes. Learn about the 4 domains of sleep health and the science behind good sleep from Katie Siengsukon, professor of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science and Athletic Training at the Kansas University Medical Center.

Streaming on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. www.nationalmssociety.org/how-you-can-help/get-involved/cale...

This program originally aired on May 8, 2025. All programs are recorded and available at the MS Society's YouTube channel.

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What area of your life do you have the MOST responsibilities in?

Select all that apply

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Running a household (cleaning/cooking/errands)

Taking care of my family and/or kids

Work

School

Managing my health care

Managing someone else's health care

Managing finances

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I have nothing in particular to say, so I thought I'd share a photo I took over the weekend. How are you doing out there? Let's talk...

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The loss of identity with chronic illness is an inevitable trauma experienced with a new diagnosis. Here's how to regain your self-worth.

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"The loss of identity is usually a slow process, as you first try to keep things glued together with willpower fueled by cheap denial."

"It works in the beginning, but [breaks down] quickly and unpredictably.… The Loss of Identity From Chronic Illness is a Form of Trauma."

Can't do the same things, eat the same food, hang out with the same crowd … Who else can relate to this?

Chronic illness changes lives & lifestyles — but we can build back better, stronger.

Thought-provoking article here. Loss of Identity with Chronic Illness & The Plot Twist: Shar...

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Loss of Identity with Chronic Illness & The Plot Twist: Sharpened Self-Worth

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It's a new year, and with that comes this societal pressure to make and follow through with a list of resolutions/goals for the upcoming year. I don't know about you, but I'm tired of each year starting off with these thoughts that I have to be better, do more and/or accomplish more than I did last year. The truth is, 2025 took a lot of strength to get through, and I'm starting off this year in burnout mode. I don't need to do more or work harder than I already am. Instead of creating lofty goals for myself, I'm choosing to slow down. To focus on listening to my own needs and creating stronger boundaries, and I think that's more than enough. What are your thoughts on New Year's resolutions?

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