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MS in Childhood: A Diagnosis at 11 Years Old
Multiple Sclerosis affects men, women and children -- something Crystal Bedoya knows very well. Crystal was diagnosed with MS when she...
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Dec 3, 20201 min read
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Early Signs of Multiple Sclerosis to Note
Multiple Sclerosis is a progressive disease of the central nervous system that causes the protective coverings of nerve cells to be...
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Dec 1, 20202 min read
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5 Ways to Combat the Winter Blues
*Please consult with your doctor before taking these tips. We are not licensed medical professionals Millions of people suffer from...
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Nov 24, 20203 min read
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MS Warrior: Marti Hines Represents Women of Color
MS Warrior Marti Hines is an inspiration. She is representing women of color in the world of Multiple Sclerosis and we were so excited to...
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Nov 23, 20201 min read
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Virtual Healthcare Appointments for Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Multiple Sclerosis affects nearly a million people in the U.S., so many have had their MS healthcare treatments disrupted in some way...
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Nov 16, 20203 min read
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New Multiple Sclerosis Research Inspires Hope
Innovations and research on Multiple Sclerosis treatments have come a long way in the past ten years. There are more medications and...
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Nov 10, 20202 min read
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COVID and Multiple Sclerosis: Added Challenges
The American Psychological Association recently published a new study about how the COVID-19 pandemic has specifically affected those...
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Nov 5, 20202 min read
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Abilities Expo CEO David Korse Speaks With MS Insight
The Abilities Expo is a leading event featuring life-enriching products, services, education & fun to the community of people with...
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Nov 3, 20201 min read
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New MS Diagnosis: Heather's Story
A new Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis can be scary. Heather Torphy was only diagnosed this year and is still navigating her way through the...
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Nov 2, 20201 min read
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MS Warrior, Advocate and Fundraiser Patrycia Rzechowka
Don't miss our conversation with MS Warrior Patrycia Rzechowka, the subject of the documentary "MS'd with the Wrong Girl, a Fighter's...
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Oct 27, 20201 min read
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MS Expert Interview: Rosalind Kalb of Can Do MS
Speaking with Multiple Sclerosis experts is a top priority for MS Insight. We strive to connect with the top clinicians in the field and...
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Oct 27, 20202 min read
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Depression and MS: Symptoms and Management
Depression is something many people struggle with, but one demographic has particularly high numbers: 30-50% of those with chronic pain...
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Oct 22, 20202 min read
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MS Leader: Can Do MS Former President Dick Hicks
Can Do MS is a great organization that has done wonderful things for Multiple Sclerosis patients. We were fortunate enough to be able to...
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Oct 19, 20201 min read
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Parenting with Multiple Sclerosis and Chronic Pain
Parenting with a chronic illness like Multiple Sclerosis offers it's own challenges. When MS Warrior Julie Stamm became a Mom, she didn't...
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Oct 12, 20202 min read
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Managing Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
There are so many different signs and symptoms when it comes to Multiple Sclerosis -- and each person has a unique experience. It's...
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Oct 5, 20201 min read
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Adaptive Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis
*Consult with your physician before beginning any new exercise programs “With adaptive yoga, you can individualize the practice to your...
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Oct 1, 20201 min read
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MS Physical Therapy Expert Dr. Gretchen Hawley
We were so excited to chat with Dr. Gretchen Hawley, an physical therapy MS specialist. She's a Doctor of Physical Therapy focused...
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Oct 1, 20201 min read
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Multiple Sclerosis, UTIs and Bladder Issues
Multiple Sclerosis can affect the bladder and cause issues with UTIs. According to MS Society: Bladder dysfunction, which occurs in at...
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Sep 28, 20202 min read
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Multiple Sclerosis Expert: Dr. Ben Thrower
Multiple Sclerosis expert Dr. Ben Thrower joined MS Insight, our patient-centered, MS community, for an informative and inspiring...
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Sep 25, 20202 min read
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Multiple Sclerosis: What to Do With a New Diagnosis
You may have noticed some strange pain, tremors, cramping or visual changes. You knew something was wrong, but you didn’t expect a...
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Sep 22, 20203 min read
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