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Today's weekly Ask an MS Expert program is about Late-Onset MS, 11 - 11:30 AM Central Time

Streaming on Facebook, YouTube and Twitch.

The website also has recorded episodes on a long list of topics like how to tell loved ones; off-label treatments; job incentives and long-term financial planning; sleep health; Spanish-language programs and a lot more.

www.nationalmssociety.org/resources/get-support/education-pr...

#MultipleSclerosis #MightyTogether #newlydiagnosed #Disability #Caregiving #autoimmune

Empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society exists because there are people with MS. Our vision is a world free of MS.
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Thurs. 7/10 virtual program — New to MS: Navigating Your Journey

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 other attendees, ask questions of a healthcare 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.

Sign up at www.nationalmssociety.org/Symptoms-Diagnosis/Newly-Diagnosed/New-to-MS

#MultipleSclerosis #MightyTogether #newlydiagnosed #Disability #Caregiving #autoimmune

Empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society exists because there are people with MS. Our vision is a world free of MS.
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I'm new here!

Hi, my name is DustToDetermination.I’m here to share my story to raise awareness about mesothelioma and the hidden dangers of asbestos exposure. This isn’t just a medical diagnosis—it’s something that deeply affected my family and forever changed our lives. I stood beside someone I love as they faced this devastating disease, and through that journey, I witnessed both the physical toll and the emotional weight that mesothelioma brings.
Too many people still don’t understand the risks of asbestos or the reality of what mesothelioma does to patients and families. I’m telling our story not just to honor my loved one, but to help others recognize the signs, know their rights, and understand that they're not alone.

#MightyTogether #Mesothelioma #MalignantMesothelioma #Cancers #Grief #Caregiving

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Multiple Sclerosis Connections 6d

Living with MS (or without it), find a passion, art, hobby, craft, project or whatever, that keeps you going.

Such vivid writing here by Gary Wien, the publisher/editor of an outline theater magazine who was diagnosed with secondary-progressive #MultipleSclerosis.

There are so many details we can all relate to – the numbness of his feet when he tries to drive, the accessibility challenges he discovers when trying to review local plays, the years-long internal argument he had over whether or not to go public with his diagnosis.

It's a great read and inspiring too. Behind the Curtain: Ten Years of Covering the Arts and Battling MS

#MultipleSclerosis #MightyTogether #newlydiagnosed #Disability #Caregiving #autoimmune

Behind the Curtain: Ten Years of Covering the Arts and Battling MS

There are some anniversaries you dread - certain dates each year that remind you of something you wish you could forget. I combine the day I was initially diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis with the day that diagnosis was confirmed into one long anniversary. Then I add the date I started my first MS treatment. It equals two months of depression from May to the end of June each year, but this year was worse than usual. This was the 10th anniversary and it made me take a good look at my life.
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The bright side of these hot days — a few minutes of daily sun is good

Vitamin D deficiency seems to be tied to worsened MS symptoms, and actually vitamin D deficiency is widespread internationally.

But just 8-10 minutes a day on face and arms gives us what we need (according to UCLA Health and the Royal Osteoporosis Society).

Then cool off indoors with a few frozen grapes out of the freezer. Try it ... you'll thank me later.

#MultipleSclerosis #MightyTogether #newlydiagnosed #Disability #Caregiving #autoimmune

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Multiple Sclerosis Connections 1w

I read about a study proving that soft music helps our pets frightened by fireworks: classical music, soft rock and

REGGAE!

So, I and I give you a reggae/dub/rocksteady/sca/highlife mix. (Warning: I haven't been able to listen to it myself because of a terrible Internet connection today.)

www.youtube.com/watch

Good luck, furry friends!

#Multiplesclerosis #MightyTogether #Caregivers #Disability

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Multiple Sclerosis Connections 1w

I read about a study proving that soft music helps our pets frightened by fireworks: classical music, soft rock and

REGGAE!

So, I and I give you a reggae/dub/rocksteady/sca/highlife mix. (Warning: I haven't been able to listen to it myself because of a terrible Internet connection today.)

www.youtube.com/watch

Good luck, furry friends!

#Multiplesclerosis #MightyTogether #Caregivers #Disability

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The Pain Game 2w
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Managing Chronic Pain Collection! ⭐

Managing chronic pain is challenging—physically, emotionally, and mentally. It can also feel isolating as you try to figure out what works best for you and your body. But discovering helpful coping mechanisms, tips and tricks for relief, supportive communities, and reliable resources can make a meaningful difference, even if just for a moment. You are not alone!

Our Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Chronic Pain collection brings together real-life insights and practical strategies shared by people who understand. Whether you're looking for new ways to ease discomfort or simply feel seen, this collection—and our Mighty community—is here to support you. 🌟

Explore the collection here:
Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Chronic Pain

#ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #MentalHealth #Disability #Caregiving #RareDisease #Migraine #Stroke #CardiovascularDisease #AutonomicDysfunction #POTS #Spoonie #Lupus #Endometriosis #Depression
#Cancer #Anxiety #PTSD #CheckInWithMe

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