MS Information
What is MS?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease that impacts the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves which make up the Central Nervous System (CNS) and controls everything we do. The exact cause of MS is unknown, but we do know that something triggers the immune system to attack the CNS. The resulting damage to myelin, the protective layer insulating wire-like nerve fibers, disrupts signals to and from the brain. This interruption of communication signals causes unpredictable symptoms such as numbness, tingling, mood changes, memory problems, pain, fatigue, blindness, and/or paralysis. Everyone’s experience with MS is different and these losses may be temporary or long lasting.
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MS Stories
MS Focus - Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
MS focus has a plethora of programs, events, and publications to support individuals with MS, their families, caregivers, and healthcare providers. Through these resources you can find webinars and programs on a variety of topics. There is a large catalog to look though! All of the webinars are recorded and posted on MS Focus' YouTube Channel. Check out the resources below! Education & Programs MS Focus Publications MS Focus Lending For a preview, some webinars on the following topics are ...
Mobility and Accessibility
As your multiple sclerosis changes, what you need to be comfortable, safe, and independent at home and in the world may also evolve. To respond to your changing needs, you may have to adjust your own mindset. The resources below will help you do this and provide advice on how to make concrete adjustments to your home, your office, and your community. Reclaim Control It’s rarely easy to make the decision that you need help to stay mobile. For most people, a period of healthy grieving is the ...
Emotional Well-Being and Multiple Sclerosis
Whether you have multiple sclerosis or not, emotional well-being is an important component of overall wellness. For instance, emotions influence: How you feel physically Your motivation to care for your health How much and what you eat How much you exercise How you relate to other people and the world in general How intensely and joyfully you engage in your chosen roles Like other aspects of wellness, emotional well-being can be nurtured and enhanced, even in the face of changes and challenges ...
