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Actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Living With Multiple Sclerosis, Will Play Doctor With MS on Grey’s Anatomy

Jamie-Lynn will guest-star in the medical drama's Jan. 15 episode (ABC, 10/9c). The star of "The Sopranos" and "Entourage" was diagnosed with MS at age 20.

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Jamie-Lynn Sigler Playing Doctor With Multiple Sclerosis On Grey's Anatomy - Copy Invisible News

Jamie-Lynn Sigler is coming to "Grey's Anatomy" in a role that hits very close to home. The actress, who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at age 20, will
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This week: How MS Affects Men (Spanish program), 11-11:30 AM CST

Facebook, YouTube, Twitch links here — www.nationalmssociety.org/how-you-can-help/get-involved/cale...

Living with MS can affect men in unique ways, both physically and emotionally. Learn about male-oriented treatment options, symptom management, and adapting to changes in family, work and daily life from Dr. Roberto Alejandro Cruz, neurologist and neuroimmunologist at DHR Comprehensive MS Center in McAllen, Texas, and board member at the Latino Alliance for Neuroimmunology.

If you can't attend, the recordings of all programs are available online.

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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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Info on MS and symptoms, and how to manage and live well with MS. Ask your questions, share your experiences with others.

Register at engage.nationalmssociety.org/new_to_ms_december_2025_virtual

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Feeling deflated after her dx, doctors & bills, Sarah Q. found her groove again -- as an MS advocate. And she learned she's really good at it!

"It helps my self-esteem. It helps me feel like ... I’m fighting for all of us," she says. “It turns out I’m really good at sharing my story and putting a face to someone living with MS on behalf of all of us."

The California mother of two shares her stories with members of Congress, or on social media. Doing so helps her counter the self-doubt that sometimes makes her feel like a burden to her family. She feels empowered stepping forward as a voice on behalf of the newly diagnosed and those with long-term MS.

Right now, Sarah's focus is on advocating for affordable healthcare. "It shouldn’t be something we have to stress out about or have to be worried about how we’re going to be able to pay to see our doctors or fill our prescriptions,: she says. "As a mom with MS, I just want someone to feel hopeful."

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How does your spirituality help you cope with your MS or chronic condition? Does it improve your quality of life?

On Thurs. 12/4/25 at 12 PM ET, the MS Society's Ask an MS Expert looks at spirituality's affect on living with MS. Rehab psychologist Dr. Mana Ali Carter of MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, D.C., is this week's host.

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

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Caring for Others = Caring for Self

Usually, endless demands on family caregivers' time leave them with no time for self-care. On this last day of National Family Caregivers Month, here are resources for caregivers from caregivers.

Thanks for all you do!

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Practicing gratitude can be a healing, empowering form of self-care, says psychology prof at U of Calif – Davis

“In the face of demoralization, gratitude has the power to energize,” Robert Emmons wrote in Greater Good magazine in 2013. “In the face of brokenness, gratitude has the power to heal. In the face of despair, gratitude has the power to bring hope.”

At times of stress and upheaval, he says it can be even more important to do so, even if at the moment you're not particularly feeling it. Our expressions of gratitude can help us cope with bad news and overcome our setbacks.

So thanks to my Mighty fam, and thanks to David McGrath for his Chicago Tribune 11/27/25 article, "Thankful for these exceptional Americans."

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What is your passionate hobby or interest that helps you while living with your chronic illness or MS?

"Never underestimate the power of believing in yourself and having the courage to give things a go. Now, to find an agent for my novels,” says Sharon Hier, whose short stories are winning awards and notice. Sharon has MS and attended creativity workshops through her local MS Society Cymru (Wales).

“The course introduced me to a tutor who gave me the confidence to believe in my abilities," she says. "That support helped me achieve my Creative Writing degree and multiple competition wins."

Shelley Elgin, director of the MS Society Cymru, says, "Sharon’s success shows what can happen when people are given the space and encouragement to follow their passions and it’s exactly why we remain committed to supporting people affected by MS across Wales.”

Sharon's latest award-winner captured the Oxford Flash Fiction Prize and can be read here: New Voice Award: Mrs Mabli and the Weather Committee by Sharon Hier

Read more about Sharon: Award success for Welsh writer with MS

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New Voice Award: Mrs Mabli and the Weather Committee by Sharon Hier

In the Welsh village of Tywydd, it was widely accepted that the weather had moods. If the sheep escaped, it would rain. If Dai the Butcher was late opening, it would snow. If Mrs Jenkins sang while…
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