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I have learned I can’t be out in the sun for long periods of time. Heat just wears me out.

Janice Dean
Senior Meteorologist Fox News and author of “Mostly Sunny” @janicedeanfnc Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 49 Female More than 5 years
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I have MS and have very few physical restrictions or pain. Tai chi gave me back the ability to bike and swim. It has taken me 14 years to accept that I won’t be able ... read more

Guesna Dohrman
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 71 Female More than 5 years
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QUESTION OF THE DAY:
What’s the one thing you would tell yourself about living with MS if you could go back in time to when you were first diagnosed?
I love high potency CBD for pain, depression, appetite and sleep.

Anna R
Living with Multiple Sclerosis Age: 69 Female More than 5 years
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Allow yourself to experience all the emotions that come along with your diagnosis. People who fight the grieving process don't make the thing (whether it's disease o ... read more

Dr. Aaron L. Boster
Healthcare provider for Multiple Sclerosis
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One strategy I use to deal with MS symptoms is exercise. I’ve found it sort of helps everything: As you begin to move more, you breathe more deeply, you have more ox ... read more

Cherie Binns, RN
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 67 Female More than 5 years
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Crossword puzzles, sudoku, and reading.

Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 47 Female More than 5 years
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Pick a word similar to the word you want and say it to a friend or family member who will either say the dropped word or help you say it, whichever works well for yo ... read more

Living with Multiple Sclerosis Age: 49 Female
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Read blogs! Bloggers like Trevis Gleason cover everything from feelings to helpful tips. It is a way to connect with other MSers who understand what you are going th ... read more

Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 62 Female More than 5 years
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I keep notes and lists when I do remember things before I forget them. I've been doing puzzle games and brain training. The more tired I am the more cog fog I have s ... read more

Jess
Living with Multiple Sclerosis Female
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After you receive a diagnosis, take a bit of time to "digest" it. There is so much information available - don't just rely on Google! Once you educate yourself about ... read more

Christina
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 28 Female 1 to 5 years
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You'll feel much more capable of handling the tasks of an MS caregiver if you take excellent care of your own health as well. When you eat a balanced diet, engage in ... read more

Everyday Health Team
Care Partner for Multiple Sclerosis
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Read books and write yourself reminder notes.

Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Female More than 5 years
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I use a splint for my worse leg with MS, and it really does help.

Living with Primary-Progressive MS Age: 42 Male More than 5 years
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Fast Fact
A landmark study published in March 2019 estimates that nearly 1 million Americans have MS — 2x more than previous estimates.
Neurology
A landmark study published in March 2019 estimates that nearly 1 million Americans have MS — 2x more than previous estimates.Keep moving! It’s better to be on this side of ground. I tell myself this every day. Not everyone has a strong faith, but I do and it has helped me.

Amanda
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 48 Female More than 5 years
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I do word search and crossword puzzles daily, as well as read challenging material .

Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 63 Female More than 5 years
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Jar opener by Pampered Chef

Living with Secondary-Progressive MS Age: 66 Female More than 5 years
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Poll
What’s the best thing you’ve done to manage MS at work?
Do deep breathing exercises

Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 68 Female More than 5 years
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Don't give up, always look for answers.

Keith
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 42 Male 1 to 5 years
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Working: In the beginning I was frightened of telling clients my diagnosis because people simply don’t understand illness like this and immediately think you’re no l ... read more

Rosanna Marshall
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 63 Female More than 5 years
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