31 Days of MS

March 31, 2021March 23, 2021

31 Days of MS: Choose to Live Life to the Fullest

31 Days of MS

Day 31 of 31 This is Katie Collett’s story: “You have multiple sclerosis” were words that struck fear in my heart nine years ago. I thought my life and my ... Read more

March 30, 2021March 23, 2021

31 Days of MS: How I Took Back My Power

31 Days of MS

  Day 30 of 31 This is Kathy Reagan Young’s story: I’m Kathy Reagan Young. I was diagnosed with MS 13 years ago. I was so blindsided when I got ... Read more

March 29, 2021March 23, 2021

31 Days of MS: Laughter Yoga Helps Improve My MS Symptoms

31 Days of MS

Day 29 of 31 This is Joanna Hammond’s story: I was diagnosed with MS back in January 2018, and I felt like my world had fallen apart. One of the ... Read more

March 28, 2021March 30, 2021

31 Days of MS: It All Started with Blurry Vision

31 Days of MS

Day 28 of 31 This is Carter Stough Lowe’s story: I first noticed extreme blurriness in my right eye when I was home for my grandfather’s funeral and informed my ... Read more

March 27, 2021March 22, 2021

31 Days of MS: The Importance of Asking for Help

31 Days of MS

Day 27 of 31 This is Caroline Craven’s story: This year marks 20 years since my MS diagnosis, yet every day brings something new. Every day reminds me of some ... Read more

March 26, 2021March 30, 2021

31 Days of MS: Choose to Believe We Know More Today

31 Days of MS

Day 26 of 31 This is Stacy Barton’s story: I’m Stacy Barton, and this is my story: In 2005, I was married with two children, including an autistic daughter, and ... Read more

March 25, 2021March 22, 2021

31 Days of MS: You Know Your Health Better Than Anyone

31 Days of MS

Day 25 of 31 This is Colin Hirst’s story: Hello, I’m Colin and I have relapsing-remitting MS. Simply put, MS is an auto-immune disease that makes your body’s own cells ... Read more

March 24, 2021March 30, 2021

31 Days of MS: How I Live Drug-free with MS

31 Days of MS

Day 24 of 31 This is Matthew Embry’s story: Hi! My name is Mathew Embry, and I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1995. More than 25 years later, I ... Read more

March 23, 2021March 22, 2021

31 Days of MS: An Unexpected Discovery

31 Days of MS

Day 23 of 31 This is Dawn Morgan’s story: Hi! I’m Dawn Morgan. I have been living with relapsing-remitting MS since 2000, when I was 25. It was a complete ... Read more

March 22, 2021March 18, 2021

31 Days of MS: Taking Care of My Mental Health

31 Days of MS

Day 22 of 31 This is Marissa Green’s story: I am Marissa, a fundraiser, drama therapist, and mental health practitioner who loves the outdoors, cooking, music, and any excuse for ... Read more

March 21, 2021March 18, 2021

31 Days of MS: Laughing My Way Through MS

31 Days of MS

Day 21 of 31 This is Rosani Christy’s story: My name is Rosani Christy, and I have been living with MS for over 20 years.  I have always been a class ... Read more

March 20, 2021March 18, 2021

31 Days of MS: My Tale of Determination

31 Days of MS

Day 20 of 31 This is Bron Webster’s story: Multiple sclerosis is unpredictable and volatile.  I got my diagnosis in 1996. I adapted. I gave up my 20-year financial services ... Read more

March 19, 2021March 18, 2021

31 Days of MS: I Believe Anything Is Possible

31 Days of MS

Day 19 of 31 This is Conor Devine’s story: I have been living with MS now for more than 15 years, which I would summarize as follows: 2006–2011. The first ... Read more

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021

31 Days of MS: Creating a Support Group for Young People

31 Days of MS

Day 18 of 31 This is Amy Thompson’s story: In April 2018, just after my 21st birthday, I was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS. My whole world was turned upside down ... Read more

March 17, 2021March 11, 2021

31 Days of MS: Healthy Food and Fitness Saved My Life

31 Days of MS

Day 17 of 31 This is Jess Faulds’ story: My name is Jess, and I am a 28-year-old woman from Alberta, Canada. Ask anyone who knows me and the two ... Read more

March 16, 2021March 11, 2021

31 Days of MS: Talking About Sex, Intimacy, and MS

31 Days of MS

Day 16 of 31 This is Daana Townsend’s story: My name is Daana Townsend, and I was diagnosed with RRMS in March 2004. I was 23. My mother and aunt ... Read more

March 15, 2021March 10, 2021

31 Days of MS: I’m So Proud of My Family Member with MS

31 Days of MS

Day 15 of 31 This is Angela Griffin’s story: I was with my daughter-in-law when she was first diagnosed with MS. I watched the doctors perform a lumbar puncture. As ... Read more

March 14, 2021March 16, 2021

31 Days of MS: Benefits Come From Simple Lifestyle Choices

31 Days of MS

Day 14 of 31 This is Dr. Conor Kerley’s story: My name is Conor Kerley. When I was first diagnosed with MS at age 15, my first question was: will ... Read more

March 13, 2021March 10, 2021

31 Days of MS: From Loss of Identity to New Life Purpose

31 Days of MS

Day 13 of 31 This is Susan Carey’s story: My name is Susan Carey, and I was diagnosed with MS in 2004 at age 14. As you can imagine, it ... Read more

March 12, 2021March 17, 2021

31 Days of MS: How to Make Exercises More Effective

31 Days of MS

Day 12 of 31 Dr. Gretchen Hawley is a physical therapist who specializes in treating people with MS. These are her words: There are five principles that, if integrated into ... Read more

March 11, 2021March 4, 2021

31 Days of MS: Dream, Believe, Achieve is My Motto

31 Days of MS

Day 11 of 31 This is Shane Stanley’s story: My name is Shane and I am 29, living with MS since 2011. In the beginning, I experienced mild symptoms until ... Read more

March 10, 2021March 11, 2021

31 Days of MS: Dreams Can Come True

31 Days of MS

Day 10 of 31 This is Trishna Bharadia’s story: I’m Trishna Bharadia, I live in Buckinghamshire in the U.K., and I have MS. I was diagnosed in 2008, age 28, ... Read more

March 9, 2021March 3, 2021

31 Days of MS: MS Will Not Stop Me Running Marathons

31 Days of MS

Day 9 of 31 This is Cheryl Hile’s story: My husband jokes he knew I was a real runner when I asked him at a 10K, “Is the course accurate?” ... Read more

March 8, 2021March 3, 2021

31 Days of MS: Taking the ‘DIS’ Out of Disability

31 Days of MS

Day 8 of 31 This is Heather Plummer-Goodrich’s story: Hello, my name is Heather. I am a nana of six beautiful grandchildren, a wife, and an ultra marathon runner. My ... Read more

March 7, 2021March 3, 2021

31 Days of MS: Being Kind to Yourself

31 Days of MS

Day 7 of 31 This is Heather Russell-Kay’s story: Hi! My name is Heather and I am an actor, teacher, blogger, and support volunteer. I was diagnosed with MS just ... Read more

March 6, 2021March 3, 2021

31 Days of MS: Learning to Adapt

31 Days of MS

Day 6 of 31 This is Dee DiFatta’s story: Being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis the day before my 22nd birthday was not something I expected or anticipated, but it has ... Read more

March 5, 2021March 1, 2021

31 Days of MS: Why You Should Get to Know NMO

31 Days of MS

Day 5 of 31 Lelainia Lloyd is a patient advocate in Canada. These are her words: March is Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) awareness month. NMO is a rare disease that is ... Read more

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021

31 Days of MS: Finding a Way Back to Me

31 Days of MS

Day 4 of 31 This is Jen DeTracey’s story: It’s been over 10 years since I was diagnosed with MS.  Ironically, on the anniversary, I didn’t think about it. I ... Read more

March 3, 2021March 3, 2021

31 Days of MS: ‘Living Well with MS’ Podcast

31 Days of MS

Day 3 of 31 This is Alex Twersky’s story: My name is Alex Twersky, and I have worked with Overcoming MS for more than seven years, applying my marketing and ... Read more

March 2, 2021March 1, 2021

31 Days of MS: MS Is a Label

31 Days of MS

Day 2 of 31 This is Sophie Brodie’s story: MS is a label. Sometimes that label means something, but a lot of time it doesn’t. Almost two years ago — ... Read more

March 1, 2021March 1, 2021

31 Days of MS: MS and Pole-dancing

31 Days of MS

Day 1 of 31 This is Hayley Crowther’s story: When I look back at the year I got sick, I’d just celebrated my 30th birthday. I was living with my ... Read more

February 25, 2021February 26, 2021

Coming Soon: 31 Days of MS

31 Days of MS

Multiple Sclerosis News Today is excited to announce a new initiative called “31 Days of MS,” in recognition of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in March. We will feature a range ... Read more