Join the MS Movement - National MS Society

Join the movement at www.jointhemovement.org.

Multiple sclerosis interrupts the flow of information from the brain to the body and stops people from moving. Every hour in the United States, someone is newly diagnosed with MS, an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are moving us closer to a world free of MS. Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, with more than twice as many women as men being diagnosed with the disease. MS affects more than 400,000 people in the U.S., and 2.5 million worldwide.

MS stops people from moving. The National MS Society exists to make sure it doesn't. We help each person address the challenges of living with MS through our 50 state network of chapters. We fund more MS research, provide more services to people with MS, offer more professional education and further more advocacy efforts than any other MS organization in the world. The Society is dedicated to achieving a world free of MS. We are people who want to do something about MS now. Join the movement at www.jointhemovement.org.

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[indianamccue]

I have progressive MS! Its determination and a strong spirit and additude that I wont let it beat me DOWN! I HAVE BALANCE WALKING & HEAT PROBLEMS! I REFUSE TO USE A WHEEL CHAIR A MESSAGE TO ALL I TELL MYSELF THERE ARE OTHERS WITH MORE PROBLEMS THEN ME.I JUST WISH THAT MS COULD GET AS MUCH ATTENTION AS BREAST CANCER,HEART,ETC..

[jwasko777]

To hard to explain - by far my favorite You Tube. This is the realist part off my life. Very difficult to live this way. Peace.

[medad1]

What about the Gut Bacteria issue concerning MS? Is there any news about?!!

[jdavis1975]

This is my favorite MS video. It really explains what MS is, why we need research and why those of who have it so pray for a cure.

[omv08]

MS is now being linked to the newly retrovirus discovered in 2006 XMRV ....

[macrockettere]

@lroMStify You are very kind & your response has been well received. Thank you very much. I so hope I am wrong on this but so far...my symptoms coincide greatly with MS. Again...I thank you greatly!

[lroMStify]

@macrockettere

As you can see I'm slow in getting on the computer. I do know that several MS centers will give MRIs and other diagnostic tests for free, depending on your needs. It doesn't hurt to call and find out what assistance is available. Also check out the MS Foundation. They help people as well. Good luck.

[macrockettere]

@lroMStify Thank you for your information. I would like to speak to ppl who have this disease, their symptoms and how they got help. Thank you alot. I am one of the millions of ppl who are uninsured unfortunately and trying to work on that as well. Any information or help is very much needed and appreciated. Kind regards!

[bluephilly29]

most beautiful message i ever seen i am a aspiring filmaker i know i am in he right feild of study iwant to send messages like this through film i am inspired to live my best life with ms thank you

[lroMStify]

@macrockettere

Depending on where you live, find the nearest MS center...get on nationalMSsocietyDOTorg for a list. Do NOT go to just a general neurologist. You need a center that specializes only in MS and there are only a few in the country.  Good luck