MS Focus: The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
@msfocus.bsky.social
The official page of the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, offering services aimed at helping individuals with MS achieve their highest quality of life.
Official Site 🧡 msfocus.org
Official Site 🧡 msfocus.org
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Join Hannah Garrison next Monday at 8 PM EST for a lesson in shading! ✏️ Learn traditional shading techniques and more! Save your spot and get the materials list here 👉 msfocus.us/MSArt0505
Join Hannah Garrison next Monday at 8 PM EST for a lesson in shading! ✏️ Learn traditional shading techniques and more! Save your spot and get the materials list here 👉 msfocus.us/MSArt0505
April 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Join Hannah Garrison next Monday at 8 PM EST for a lesson in shading! ✏️ Learn traditional shading techniques and more! Save your spot and get the materials list here 👉 msfocus.us/MSArt0505
🎨🎶 Living with MS doesn’t stop creativity—it fuels it.
From painting to poetry, music to movement, self-expression can be healing and empowering.
How do YOU channel your creativity?
From painting to poetry, music to movement, self-expression can be healing and empowering.
How do YOU channel your creativity?
April 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
🎨🎶 Living with MS doesn’t stop creativity—it fuels it.
From painting to poetry, music to movement, self-expression can be healing and empowering.
How do YOU channel your creativity?
From painting to poetry, music to movement, self-expression can be healing and empowering.
How do YOU channel your creativity?
"MS changed my path, but it didn't take my passion. Music connects me to others, keeps me present, and reminds me to focus on what I can do rather than what I can't."
~ Jemma Rosa, Diagnosed 2022, @jemmarosemusic
🎶 Listen to "Unknown" here: linktr.ee/jemmarose.mu...
#MYMSStory
~ Jemma Rosa, Diagnosed 2022, @jemmarosemusic
🎶 Listen to "Unknown" here: linktr.ee/jemmarose.mu...
#MYMSStory
April 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
"MS changed my path, but it didn't take my passion. Music connects me to others, keeps me present, and reminds me to focus on what I can do rather than what I can't."
~ Jemma Rosa, Diagnosed 2022, @jemmarosemusic
🎶 Listen to "Unknown" here: linktr.ee/jemmarose.mu...
#MYMSStory
~ Jemma Rosa, Diagnosed 2022, @jemmarosemusic
🎶 Listen to "Unknown" here: linktr.ee/jemmarose.mu...
#MYMSStory
Got MS questions? 🧠
Join us Thurs, April 24 at 6:30 PM EST for a live Q&A with MS expert
@AaronBosterMD
! With 20+ years of experience, he’s ready to answer your questions.
Sign up: msfocus.us/Boster0425
Join us Thurs, April 24 at 6:30 PM EST for a live Q&A with MS expert
@AaronBosterMD
! With 20+ years of experience, he’s ready to answer your questions.
Sign up: msfocus.us/Boster0425
April 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Got MS questions? 🧠
Join us Thurs, April 24 at 6:30 PM EST for a live Q&A with MS expert
@AaronBosterMD
! With 20+ years of experience, he’s ready to answer your questions.
Sign up: msfocus.us/Boster0425
Join us Thurs, April 24 at 6:30 PM EST for a live Q&A with MS expert
@AaronBosterMD
! With 20+ years of experience, he’s ready to answer your questions.
Sign up: msfocus.us/Boster0425
This #StressAwarenessMonth, psychotherapist Jaitrali Jhanjharya shares how to stop stress from hijacking your mind and body—with tiny shifts that actually work.
🧠💥 Read more: msfocus.us/stressawaren...
🧠💥 Read more: msfocus.us/stressawaren...
April 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This #StressAwarenessMonth, psychotherapist Jaitrali Jhanjharya shares how to stop stress from hijacking your mind and body—with tiny shifts that actually work.
🧠💥 Read more: msfocus.us/stressawaren...
🧠💥 Read more: msfocus.us/stressawaren...
🩺🌍 Happy #WorldHealthDay! 🌍🩺
MS Focus offers virtual wellness programs like chair yoga, t’ai chi, MS exercise, art therapy & dance—designed to help you feel your best with MS.
Explore what moves YOU 👉 msfocus.us/healthandwellness
MS Focus offers virtual wellness programs like chair yoga, t’ai chi, MS exercise, art therapy & dance—designed to help you feel your best with MS.
Explore what moves YOU 👉 msfocus.us/healthandwellness
April 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
🩺🌍 Happy #WorldHealthDay! 🌍🩺
MS Focus offers virtual wellness programs like chair yoga, t’ai chi, MS exercise, art therapy & dance—designed to help you feel your best with MS.
Explore what moves YOU 👉 msfocus.us/healthandwellness
MS Focus offers virtual wellness programs like chair yoga, t’ai chi, MS exercise, art therapy & dance—designed to help you feel your best with MS.
Explore what moves YOU 👉 msfocus.us/healthandwellness
Join a virtual Q&A with Dr. Ben Thrower, Medical Director of the Andrew C. Carlos MS Institute, on Tuesday, April 8th at 4:30 PM EST!
🧠 Don’t miss this chance to learn about MS—register now: msfocus.us/Thrower0425
🧠 Don’t miss this chance to learn about MS—register now: msfocus.us/Thrower0425
April 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Join a virtual Q&A with Dr. Ben Thrower, Medical Director of the Andrew C. Carlos MS Institute, on Tuesday, April 8th at 4:30 PM EST!
🧠 Don’t miss this chance to learn about MS—register now: msfocus.us/Thrower0425
🧠 Don’t miss this chance to learn about MS—register now: msfocus.us/Thrower0425
It’s #DIYDay! 🎉 Start a fundraiser your way to support people with MS.
Bake, walk, stream, or celebrate—we’ll provide the tools, coaching & materials.
👉 givebutter.com/fundraisefor...
📩 debra@msfocus.org
Bake, walk, stream, or celebrate—we’ll provide the tools, coaching & materials.
👉 givebutter.com/fundraisefor...
📩 debra@msfocus.org
April 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
It’s #DIYDay! 🎉 Start a fundraiser your way to support people with MS.
Bake, walk, stream, or celebrate—we’ll provide the tools, coaching & materials.
👉 givebutter.com/fundraisefor...
📩 debra@msfocus.org
Bake, walk, stream, or celebrate—we’ll provide the tools, coaching & materials.
👉 givebutter.com/fundraisefor...
📩 debra@msfocus.org
A new study presented at #ACTRIMS2025 highlights a promising MS risk score model that could help with early screening and diagnosis. #MSNews
Read the full report: msfocus.us/model
Read the full report: msfocus.us/model
March 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
A new study presented at #ACTRIMS2025 highlights a promising MS risk score model that could help with early screening and diagnosis. #MSNews
Read the full report: msfocus.us/model
Read the full report: msfocus.us/model
Join us live on April 2 at 3 PM EST with Cherie Binns, RN, MSCN, as she shares expert tips on managing MS symptoms like fatigue, pain & more.
Don't miss this chance to learn from our Health Liaison!
Register now: msfocus.us/Binns0425
Don't miss this chance to learn from our Health Liaison!
Register now: msfocus.us/Binns0425
March 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Join us live on April 2 at 3 PM EST with Cherie Binns, RN, MSCN, as she shares expert tips on managing MS symptoms like fatigue, pain & more.
Don't miss this chance to learn from our Health Liaison!
Register now: msfocus.us/Binns0425
Don't miss this chance to learn from our Health Liaison!
Register now: msfocus.us/Binns0425
All MS is progressive. Even in RRMS, unseen progression can occur. PPMS affects ~10-15% of people from the start, with steady worsening. While treatment options are limited, research brings hope. Let’s push for more breakthroughs. #ProgressiveMSDay
March 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
All MS is progressive. Even in RRMS, unseen progression can occur. PPMS affects ~10-15% of people from the start, with steady worsening. While treatment options are limited, research brings hope. Let’s push for more breakthroughs. #ProgressiveMSDay
Life with MS means learning to adapt, not giving up. Whether it's a mobility aid, a tech tool, or a simple routine change, the right adaptation can make a difference.
What’s one tool or adjustment that’s helped you navigate daily life with MS?
#NMSEAM2025 #TheWholePIcture
What’s one tool or adjustment that’s helped you navigate daily life with MS?
#NMSEAM2025 #TheWholePIcture
March 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Life with MS means learning to adapt, not giving up. Whether it's a mobility aid, a tech tool, or a simple routine change, the right adaptation can make a difference.
What’s one tool or adjustment that’s helped you navigate daily life with MS?
#NMSEAM2025 #TheWholePIcture
What’s one tool or adjustment that’s helped you navigate daily life with MS?
#NMSEAM2025 #TheWholePIcture
Twenty-five years after hearing 'You have MS,' Dan Digmann reflects on the journey, the strength found in community, and the importance of becoming the support we once sought.
Read his powerful perspective in this MS Focus exclusive 🧡 msfocus.us/becoming
Read his powerful perspective in this MS Focus exclusive 🧡 msfocus.us/becoming
March 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Twenty-five years after hearing 'You have MS,' Dan Digmann reflects on the journey, the strength found in community, and the importance of becoming the support we once sought.
Read his powerful perspective in this MS Focus exclusive 🧡 msfocus.us/becoming
Read his powerful perspective in this MS Focus exclusive 🧡 msfocus.us/becoming
A new study suggests that eating more fish may slow the progression of disability in MS. Researchers found that those who consumed the most fish had a significantly lower risk of worsening disability over time. #MSNews
Read the full report 🐠 msfocus.us/fish
Read the full report 🐠 msfocus.us/fish
March 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
A new study suggests that eating more fish may slow the progression of disability in MS. Researchers found that those who consumed the most fish had a significantly lower risk of worsening disability over time. #MSNews
Read the full report 🐠 msfocus.us/fish
Read the full report 🐠 msfocus.us/fish
Tomorrow is #WorldSleepDay! MS symptoms like pain & fatigue can disrupt sleep, leading to exhaustion. But small changes can help.
Click through to see how MS impacts sleep & get tips for better rest. 🌙
💬 What’s your go-to trick for better sleep? #NMSEAM2025
Click through to see how MS impacts sleep & get tips for better rest. 🌙
💬 What’s your go-to trick for better sleep? #NMSEAM2025
March 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Tomorrow is #WorldSleepDay! MS symptoms like pain & fatigue can disrupt sleep, leading to exhaustion. But small changes can help.
Click through to see how MS impacts sleep & get tips for better rest. 🌙
💬 What’s your go-to trick for better sleep? #NMSEAM2025
Click through to see how MS impacts sleep & get tips for better rest. 🌙
💬 What’s your go-to trick for better sleep? #NMSEAM2025
"At 51, I did something I never thought possible—I competed in a bodybuilding competition and won. Months later, I stood on the national stage, proving that MS doesn’t define what’s possible."
~ Angie Gensler, Dx 2004, @Angie_msstrength
#MYMSStory #NMSEAM2025 #TheWholePicture
~ Angie Gensler, Dx 2004, @Angie_msstrength
#MYMSStory #NMSEAM2025 #TheWholePicture
March 12, 2025 at 2:20 PM
"At 51, I did something I never thought possible—I competed in a bodybuilding competition and won. Months later, I stood on the national stage, proving that MS doesn’t define what’s possible."
~ Angie Gensler, Dx 2004, @Angie_msstrength
#MYMSStory #NMSEAM2025 #TheWholePicture
~ Angie Gensler, Dx 2004, @Angie_msstrength
#MYMSStory #NMSEAM2025 #TheWholePicture
This #BrainAwarenessWeek, let’s talk about cognitive dysfunction in MS.
Psychotherapist Jaitrali Jhanjharya explores 'cog fog'—memory loss, slowed thinking & word-finding issues—plus strategies for those with MS & caregivers.
Read more: msfocus.us/brainawareness 🧠
Psychotherapist Jaitrali Jhanjharya explores 'cog fog'—memory loss, slowed thinking & word-finding issues—plus strategies for those with MS & caregivers.
Read more: msfocus.us/brainawareness 🧠
March 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
This #BrainAwarenessWeek, let’s talk about cognitive dysfunction in MS.
Psychotherapist Jaitrali Jhanjharya explores 'cog fog'—memory loss, slowed thinking & word-finding issues—plus strategies for those with MS & caregivers.
Read more: msfocus.us/brainawareness 🧠
Psychotherapist Jaitrali Jhanjharya explores 'cog fog'—memory loss, slowed thinking & word-finding issues—plus strategies for those with MS & caregivers.
Read more: msfocus.us/brainawareness 🧠
In honor of #InternationalWomensDay this past Saturday, we’re celebrating the incredible women leading MS support groups—champions of empowerment, resilience & connection. From laughter to advocacy, their impact is undeniable. 💜
Read their stories: msfocus.us/IWD
Read their stories: msfocus.us/IWD
March 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
In honor of #InternationalWomensDay this past Saturday, we’re celebrating the incredible women leading MS support groups—champions of empowerment, resilience & connection. From laughter to advocacy, their impact is undeniable. 💜
Read their stories: msfocus.us/IWD
Read their stories: msfocus.us/IWD
How do you choose the right MS treatment? Join Dr. Ben Thrower on March 11th at 4:30 pm EST as he navigates current options & what’s ahead in MS care. Don’t miss this expert insight!
🔗 Register: msfocus.us/Thrower0325
🔗 Register: msfocus.us/Thrower0325
March 7, 2025 at 5:55 PM
How do you choose the right MS treatment? Join Dr. Ben Thrower on March 11th at 4:30 pm EST as he navigates current options & what’s ahead in MS care. Don’t miss this expert insight!
🔗 Register: msfocus.us/Thrower0325
🔗 Register: msfocus.us/Thrower0325
What you eat can impact energy, inflammation, and brain health when living with MS. Small choices can make a big difference! Learn how food fuels your body.
#NMSEAM2025 #TheWholePicture
Sources: Cleveland Clinic, National MS Society, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
#NMSEAM2025 #TheWholePicture
Sources: Cleveland Clinic, National MS Society, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
March 7, 2025 at 5:52 PM
What you eat can impact energy, inflammation, and brain health when living with MS. Small choices can make a big difference! Learn how food fuels your body.
#NMSEAM2025 #TheWholePicture
Sources: Cleveland Clinic, National MS Society, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
#NMSEAM2025 #TheWholePicture
Sources: Cleveland Clinic, National MS Society, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
"The signs were always there—the numbness, the ignored lesion—but it wasn’t until a routine eye exam that I finally found answers. Now, I’m learning to manage MS while raising my family, holding onto hope every step of the way."
~ Athena, Diagnosed 2023
#MYMSStory #NMSEAM2025
~ Athena, Diagnosed 2023
#MYMSStory #NMSEAM2025
March 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
"The signs were always there—the numbness, the ignored lesion—but it wasn’t until a routine eye exam that I finally found answers. Now, I’m learning to manage MS while raising my family, holding onto hope every step of the way."
~ Athena, Diagnosed 2023
#MYMSStory #NMSEAM2025
~ Athena, Diagnosed 2023
#MYMSStory #NMSEAM2025
🧩 Some MS symptoms stay in the shadows—but they don’t have to. Join Cherie Binns, RN, MSCN on March 6 at 3 PM EST to talk about what we don’t always share & how to address it.
🔗 msfocus.us/Binns0325 #NMSEAM2025
🔗 msfocus.us/Binns0325 #NMSEAM2025
March 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🧩 Some MS symptoms stay in the shadows—but they don’t have to. Join Cherie Binns, RN, MSCN on March 6 at 3 PM EST to talk about what we don’t always share & how to address it.
🔗 msfocus.us/Binns0325 #NMSEAM2025
🔗 msfocus.us/Binns0325 #NMSEAM2025
📢 March is National MS Education & Awareness Month! 🎗️
This year’s theme, “The Whole Picture: Leading a Better Life with MS,” highlights a holistic approach to MS care.
📅 Check out our upcoming live events in the video & join us! #NMSEAM2025 #MSAwarenessMonth
This year’s theme, “The Whole Picture: Leading a Better Life with MS,” highlights a holistic approach to MS care.
📅 Check out our upcoming live events in the video & join us! #NMSEAM2025 #MSAwarenessMonth
February 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM
📢 March is National MS Education & Awareness Month! 🎗️
This year’s theme, “The Whole Picture: Leading a Better Life with MS,” highlights a holistic approach to MS care.
📅 Check out our upcoming live events in the video & join us! #NMSEAM2025 #MSAwarenessMonth
This year’s theme, “The Whole Picture: Leading a Better Life with MS,” highlights a holistic approach to MS care.
📅 Check out our upcoming live events in the video & join us! #NMSEAM2025 #MSAwarenessMonth
MS is often misunderstood and even considered rare in some communities. On #RareDiseaseDay, we amplify their voices.
Jaitrali Jhanjharya explores the emotional toll of MS, the power of connection, and the role of compassionate caregiving.
🔗 Read more: msfocus.us/rarediseaseday
Jaitrali Jhanjharya explores the emotional toll of MS, the power of connection, and the role of compassionate caregiving.
🔗 Read more: msfocus.us/rarediseaseday
February 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
MS is often misunderstood and even considered rare in some communities. On #RareDiseaseDay, we amplify their voices.
Jaitrali Jhanjharya explores the emotional toll of MS, the power of connection, and the role of compassionate caregiving.
🔗 Read more: msfocus.us/rarediseaseday
Jaitrali Jhanjharya explores the emotional toll of MS, the power of connection, and the role of compassionate caregiving.
🔗 Read more: msfocus.us/rarediseaseday
From delayed diagnoses to healthcare disparities, the Black MS journey is unique—but so is the strength of our community. 💪🏾
Diana Maisonneuve & Damian Washington share their stories of resilience, advocacy, and empowerment.
📖 Read more: msfocus.us/experience
Diana Maisonneuve & Damian Washington share their stories of resilience, advocacy, and empowerment.
📖 Read more: msfocus.us/experience
February 25, 2025 at 9:52 PM
From delayed diagnoses to healthcare disparities, the Black MS journey is unique—but so is the strength of our community. 💪🏾
Diana Maisonneuve & Damian Washington share their stories of resilience, advocacy, and empowerment.
📖 Read more: msfocus.us/experience
Diana Maisonneuve & Damian Washington share their stories of resilience, advocacy, and empowerment.
📖 Read more: msfocus.us/experience