How I ‘keep moving’ in life with MS

Written by Reché Jones | March 11, 2026

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Reché Jones says she knew her life would change forever the day she was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS in 2013. (Photos courtesy of Reché Jones)

In recognition of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in March, the MS Awareness Month campaign features a series of stories highlighting the real-life experiences of people affected by MS, written in their own words. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and Pinterest for more stories like this, using the hashtag #MSAwarenessMonth, or read the full series.

Hi, my name is Reché Jones. I’m a 36-year-old wife and mother from Houston. I will share the story of my multiple sclerosis (MS) journey, including how it started, how it’s going, and the steps I’m taking to keep moving.

My symptoms started when I was 20 years old and a junior in college. My dream was to become a pediatric nurse.

A young couple dressed in all white on their wedding day.

Reché Jones and her now husband, Dominque, were married in June 2016.

My first symptoms were tingling and numbness in my fingertips. I also started feeling back pain and weakness in my legs. Nursing clinicals started becoming harder for me when walking in the hospitals. I had to take Tylenol and ibuprofen just to get through my clinical rotations. I didn’t like having to depend on medication.

I went to see a doctor about my symptoms. They took X-rays of my back, said it looked great, and sent me on my way. Years passed, and my symptoms worsened. My balance was poor, and I could no longer walk in heels. Stairs also became harder to climb.

Fast-forward to my move to Houston after graduation. I started seeing a doctor, and I was misdiagnosed with polymyositis. I was prescribed corticosteroids for a year until I couldn’t move my legs to get out of bed one day. I went to the ER, and the neurologist did a spinal tap and diagnosed me with relapsing-remitting MS in 2013.

I knew my life would be forever changed. Three years later, I married my husband, Dominque, who knew about my disease and the progression, and stayed right by my side. He watched me go from walking with no support to using a walker. In 2021, I had my first baby, a boy.

I heard from doctors and from researching that MS would progress to another phase. Years after having my son, I was diagnosed with secondary progressive MS. In 2025, I started to use a wheelchair. I am currently doing physical rehabilitation, occupational therapy, and changing up my diet. My goal for the year is to advocate for MS and share my story.

About the Author

Reché Jones Reché, who has a masters of education, is a mother, wife, educator, and business owner. She lives in Houston with her husband and son. She was diagnosed with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis in 2013 and has had symptoms since 2010. In 2024, she was diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis and uses a wheelchair. She has learned to accept her current situation and advocate for the MS community.