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I'd tell my younger self to relax and trust a little more. There are allies and angels everywhere if you'll only let them in.

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

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When I was newly diagnosed with MS, I was given little info or support, and suffered in silence. But remember, that *you* are not alone.

Come find support and community —> New to MS Virtual Meetup, Thurs. 8 PM ET

Email newtoms@nmss.org for details.

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

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4 Reasons Frozen Blueberries & Grapes Are Your Summer Besties

1. Leave them in the bag and they are a shape-conforming cold pack.

2. Pop them in your mouth like ice cubes for instant cooling.

3. Tons of nutrients and antioxidants.

4. They're just yummy.

#Cooling #MultipleSclerosis #MightyTogether #ChronicIllness #autoimmune #newlydiagnosed #Disability #Caregiving

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Ask an MS Expert: Progressive MS (en Espanol), Thursday, 7/16/26 at 12–12:30 p.m. ET

Spanish-language program on PP MS and its management, with neurologist Vanessa Marín Collazo, MD, of Mayo Clinic Hospital in Jacksonville, FL.

Prerecorded. Links: tinyurl.com/dn8sr82t

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

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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Actor and caregiver Gary Sinise on difficult times, suffering, strength and hope.

Had the pleasure to see his Lt. Dan Band play a twilight gig for thousands of veterans yesterday. Famous for "CSI New York" and Lt. Dan in "Forrest Gump," Sinise was caregiver for both his wife and son going through cancer at the same time. Mac Sinise passed away in 2024 at 33 years old.

Gary Sinise reads Romans 5:3-5. www.youtube.com/shorts/YCbL-WlOM9M

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

Gary Sinise reading the Scriptures Romans5:3-5

Romans 5:3-5 (ESV)“More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character p...
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"I built robot legs for my dad. He has a disease called MS. [I’m] giving him the ultimate wheelchair with legs. Now we can go anywhere! Love you dad."

Mark's Walking Wheelchair: Inventor Jake Laser mounted a wheelchair on a walking robot for his father, engineering prof. and former marathoner Mark Laser. At first I smelled BS, but take a look — it's amazing!

Insta: www.instagram.com/reel/DaWlHUYIJfS

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

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Pelvic floor rehabilitation for MS (video link below) — 2 PTs/experts offer solutions & info on bladder, bowel issues.

When new to MS, I went heavy on meds to fight urgency & stay working, but no info about Kegels, etc. Eventually turned my bladder to a Triscuit & went to ER with +103° temp. Checked out a month later, permanently in a scooter. Wish I'd known more about pelvic floor exercise, etc.

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

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Some mornings, my wife wakes up w extended bouts of dizziness. She's also my caregiver, so those days become "bed days" as we focus on her well-being.

Because "MS care" = "family care," and vice versa. This Thurday's "Ask an MS Expert" is about managing MS when both spouse AND carepartner need health supports.

Join Kathleen Silva, who shares her similar experience of caring for her husband, Rick, who lives with MS, while she faces cancer. Learn what it means to manage care together and how additional support can help ensure that everyone involved is supported.

Ask an MS Expert: "Managing MS as a Team." Thur., 7/2/26 @ 12–12:30 p.m. ET. tinyurl.com/3cmb9bwp

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

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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