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Last week was a long, hard week. I pushed through pain, frustrations, difficulties, weariness, weakness, emotional stress, financial strain, the unexpected, and loneliness. If I was to list everything I dealt with the list would actually take pages and pages of...
For Canadians newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and chronic pain, along with the family members trying to support them, the early weeks can feel like living with a moving target. Pain may show up alongside fatigue, spasticity, or nerve symptoms, and the...
People with disabilities often enter the job market with talent, motivation, and experience, yet still encounter barriers that have nothing to do with their ability to do the work. Job listings may be unclear about accessibility, application systems can be...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system (CNS). The most common forms of MS are relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS), secondary-progressive MS (SPMS), and primary-progressive MS (PPMS). In relapsing-remitting MS, which 80 to 85 percent of...
Richmond Hill’s mayor says the city won’t reconsider a decision to strip the bingo permit from a charity supporting York Region residents with multiple sclerosis. Twice-monthly bingo sessions raised nearly $120,000 for My MS Family last year. They were the largest...
MS: Strangest Symptoms From Head to Toe Extreme fatigue, clumsiness, weird prickly sensations, sluggish thinking, wonky vision -- these are classic and common first symptoms of multiple sclerosis, or MS. But the expected stops here. Damage to the central nervous...
Inside your gut lies an unexpected world, teeming with microorganisms. This tiny universe, invisible to our eyes, plays an immense role in our health. In this article, we explain what the microbiota really is and why it deserves your full attention. What is the...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added a so-called “black box” (“boxed warning”) alert to the multiple sclerosis drug Copaxone (glatiramer acetate) and its generic version, Glatopa, because of rare but potentially fatal allergic...
Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that is involved in numerous bodily functions. Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, plays a vital role in red blood cell formation, DNA synthesis, neurological health, and energy production. However, despite being such an...
Thanks to advances in multiple sclerosis research and treatments, Dean is confident that the future for patients like her is sunny. Janice Dean has been nicknamed "The Weather Machine" and "Weather Queen" by her FOX News colleagues as a testament to her tenacious...
Navigating the complexities of multiple sclerosis (MS) often makes adopting a healthy lifestyle feel overwhelming. However, by embracing small, achievable modifications, you can improve your well-being without a radical overhaul of your entire lifestyle. This approach...
We are excited to share the latest research insights from the Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center (BNAC) presented at the ECTRIMS 2024 meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark. This year, BNAC showcased six compelling abstracts highlighting advancements in understanding...
Creating a home environment that accommodates everyone’s needs, regardless of physical limitations, is a compassionate and necessary endeavor. It involves thoughtful consideration of individual challenges and the strategic implementation of modifications. By focusing on personal requirements, safety, technology, and structural adaptations, you can transform any living space into a sanctuary that promotes independence and ease of living. Here are some tips from My MS Family to get you started!
As I sit here wanting to get my thoughts out, An image of me stranded in a body of stagnant water comes about. The water is dark and I'm all alone, Holding on to dear life with all its unknown. I'm cold and numb and not sure what to think. How...
It’s understandable to feel concerned about how someone might react when you share something personal and sensitive like your diagnosis. However, being open and honest is essential for building trust in any relationship, and if she truly cares for you, she will...
We have the power to determine our worth. It is time to stop putting ourselves down and realize the value, skills, and creativity that we each can bring to the workplace. Daily, I hear people share with me about their struggles with their self-worth whether it is not...
One of York Region’s most acclaimed car shows will return, “bigger and badder” on Saturday, Aug. 31, to display hundreds of amazing four-wheeled vehicles. But it’s two-wheeled vehicles — new powered wheelchairs for their members — that the host group at MS Road to a...
It is with profound sadness that the family of Deborah Cross (neé Richardson) announce her passing on August 31st, 2024, at the age of 68, due to complications from Multiple Sclerosis. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Stephanie Cross (Chris Ling) and...
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