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Just an early-week reminder. <3
November 18, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Recent findings could be a “game changer” for how we understand and manage MS. Explore how they might open new avenues to treat the disease at very early stages or even prevent it altogether: https://bit.ly/4oeVzk0

#MS #MultipleSclerosis #MSTreatment #MSNews #MSLife #LivingWithMS #Bionews
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October 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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For Desiree Lama, humor “invites joy back into a space that illness tries to crowd out.” Read her reflections on its ability to ignite her spirit and sense of resilience: https://bit.ly/4niHRuU

#MS #MultipleSclerosis #MSCommunity #MSSupport #MSLife #ThisIsMS
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October 24, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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Not only are MS patients more than twice as likely to experience headaches, but the headaches themselves tend to be more intense and last longer. 

Review the results out of Greece here: https://bit.ly/4qovKPJ

#MS #MultipleSclerosis #MSSymptoms #LivingWithMS #MSLife #MSNews #Bionews
Illustration of a person with a headache, surrounded by swirling symbols. The text reads, "Are headaches worse for MSers? A new study says yes." "MultipleSclerosisNewsToday.com" is noted as source at bottom.
October 23, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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You’re seen. You’re heard. And your experience is valid, no matter how invisible it is to outsiders. https://bit.ly/48KvOD4

Let’s keep raising awareness for all struggling with “ghostly,” unseen battles.

#InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek #SeeTheInvisible #InvisibleDisabilitiesAwareness
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October 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Plateaus in MS treatment can be hard, but they're often a normal part of the MS journey. https://bit.ly/47pCq7G

Remember that feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’ve stopped moving. It might be exactly the moment you need to pause, reassess, and steer with intention.

#MSTreatment  #ThisIsMS #MSLife
Text reads: "Did you know? When managing MS, treatment plateaus may occur, where symptoms no longer improve." On a dark blue background with a light blue question mark icon in the bottom right corner. Text reading: "Plateaus can occur after your symptoms have improved following a relapse or after your disease has been well-controlled for a period of time." Background: Blue with a row of orange dots at the top. Text on a blue background: "Although MS treatment plateaus can feel discouraging, they are often an expected phase of the disease course. They may be a sign of stability, which is the foundation for long-term progress." Orange decorative dots at the top and bottom of the page on a dark blue background.
October 22, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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A recent study has unveiled two experimental compounds that show remyelination potential. See how this progress could redefine what we expect from future therapies: https://bit.ly/4hjg4ZT

#MS #MultipleSclerosis #MSResearch #MSTreatment #EndMS #MSNews #MSNewsToday #Bionews
The Latest News: Two compounds show potential for myelin repair in MS, promising results in animal and cell models. Swipe to read more. Megaphone and speech bubbles on a blue background. Text says, "One protein that has been identified as a potential target for promoting myelin repair in MS is the estrogen receptor beta (ER-beta), which is produced throughout the body, enabling cells to respond to certain hormones." Megaphone and speech bubbles on blue background with text: "Data suggest that activating ER-beta in the brain can promote the production of new myelin." Swipe to read more. Megaphone and speech bubbles with text, "In experiments done using cell models, K102 and K110 were shown to promote the growth and maturation of oligodendrocytes, the cells chiefly responsible for making and repairing myelin in the brain and spinal cord."
October 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Diagnosing MS isn’t about one test. Because many symptoms can mimic those of other conditions, doctors must follow a careful diagnostic path. Learn what to expect here: https://bit.ly/3LhrpO6

#MS #MSDiagnosis #ThisIsMS #MSLife #MSCommunity #MSSupport #MSNewsToday #Bionews
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October 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Living with MS is far from easy, but furry companions help lessen the load for some. https://bit.ly/4qh67jF

What’s your take? Do pets make life with chronic illness easier or harder?
Three cartoon dogs sit under a speech bubble that reads, "My dogs have become much more than pets – they are companions, motivators, and a source of comfort." "MultipleSclerosisNewsToday.com" is noted as source at bottom.
October 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Bladder changes are more than just "annoying." For many MSers, such issues affect comfort, confidence, and day-to-day life. Consider a few tips that may help: https://bit.ly/47eBfb7

#MSAwareness #ThisIsMS #MSLife #MSCommunity #MSSupport #MSFighter #MSNewsToday #Bionews
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October 19, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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👗 At #ECTRIMS2025, Roxy Murray lived up to her Multiple Sclerosis Fashionista title, showing how style and accessibility can go hand in hand. See how her designs and voice are helping shift what’s possible: https://bit.ly/3Le78Jg

#AdaptiveClothing #MSLife #MSCommunity #Bionews
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October 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Nowadays, you can find a smart gadget for almost anything. Are you taking advantage of ones that can help you feel safer at home? Consider several that are ideal for MS: https://bit.ly/3WAyRq3

#MS #MSLife #AssistiveTechnology #SpoonieTech #AdaptedLiving
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October 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Lesions can be silent, or they can be loud. See how their location factors into the way they manifest and cause symptoms: https://bit.ly/4mVCXUn

#MS #MultipleSclerosis #MSResearch #MSLesions #MSAwareness #Bionews
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October 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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ICYMI: New research could “help deliver on the promise of regenerative therapies that MS patients so urgently need.” See how: https://bit.ly/3IJPDzK

#MS #MultipleSclerosis #MSResearch #MSTreatment #MSCommunity #MyelinRepair #Remyelination #MSNews #Bionews
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September 27, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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How might a diet focusing on brain health help in MS? Findings out of #ECTRIMS2025 offer some clues: https://bit.ly/4nFa3cF

#MS #MultipleSclerosis #MSResearch #MSDiet #MSCommunity #LivingWithMS #MSNews #Bionews
Research from ECTRIMS 2025 suggests the MIND diet may reduce physical disability and fatigue in MS. A graphic of assorted food is positioned below the text. "MultipleSclerosisNewsToday.com." is noted as source at bottom.
September 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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What do the new McDonald criteria revisions mean for the future of MS diagnosis? Review the implications, presented at #ECTRIMS2025: https://bit.ly/42bF6nA

#MS #MultipleSclerosis #MSResearch #MSDiagnosis #MSCommunity #MSNews #Bionews
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September 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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The world’s largest meeting on MS has begun, and we’re bringing you all you need to know! Stay tuned right here for our coverage of all the latest news. And learn more about the 41st congress here: https://bit.ly/3WbOX9j

#ECTRIMS2025 #MS #MSResearch #MSCommunity #MSNews #Bionews
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September 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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See why the FDA says it needs extra time to make a decision on the approval of the BTK inhibitor: https://bit.ly/47QDt2i

#MS #MultipleSclerosis #MSTreatment #MSResearch #MSCommunity #LivingWithMS #EndMS #MSNews #Bionews
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September 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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See why researchers say paramagnetic rim lesions may be most useful as a biomarker during initial diagnostic workups: https://bit.ly/3IxuEQB

#MS #MultipleSclerosis #MSDiagnosis #MSResearch #MSCommunity #MSAwareness #MSNews #Bionews
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September 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Measuring 18 proteins reflecting biological processes in MS, the test just received major commercialization funding. Explore its potential to help guide care decisions for MSers: https://bit.ly/46gbVkg

#MS #MSResearch #MSNews #LivingWithMS #MSCommunity #Bionews
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September 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Thanks to MS' unpredictability, a bucket list may seem illogical. But for some, a list represents forward momentum, even in the face of a sometimes impossible disease. Which side do you fall on? https://bit.ly/47OKYqA

#MS #MultipleSclerosis #LivingWithMS #MSCommunity #MSAwareness #Bionews
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September 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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All those indirect costs of life with chronic illness sure do add up. 😞 Which ones am I missing? https://bit.ly/42iiamP

#ChronicIllness #ChronicIllnessLife #ChronicHealthJourney #Spoonie #SpoonieLife #DisabilityAwareness
Graphic listing examples of chronic illness tax: Canceled plans, recovery days, grief over lost independence, hours in waiting rooms, social isolation, and lost leisure time. "MultipleSclerosisNewsToday.com" is noted as source at bottom.
September 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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If results are positive, the study could support the new formulation’s approval as early as 2028. It'd be the only anti-CD20 therapy offered as an intravenous infusion and a self-administered subcutaneous one. Learn more: https://bit.ly/42yObqz

#MS #MSTreatment #MSResearch #MSNews #ClinicalTrial
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September 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Restless leg syndrome may, at first glance, sound harmless enough, but its impacts are anything but. If your legs are keeping you up at night, explore ways to find some relief: https://bit.ly/3KlgLp2

#MS #RestlessLegSyndrome #RLS #SleeplessNights #LivingWithMS #MSCommunity #MSResearch
Illustration of a person in bed massaging their leg. "Restless Leg Syndrome and MS: What You Should Know" appears above. "MultipleSclerosisNewsToday.com" is noted as source at bottom. Infographic explains MS's link to RLS, highlighting symptoms like crawling, tingling, itching, pulling, throbbing, and aching. "MultipleSclerosisNewsToday.com" is noted as source at bottom. A graphic details options to help relieve RLS discomfort, including medications, remedies, and lifestyle changes. Tips offered include massaging legs or using a heating pack for affected areas, distracting yourself from symptoms before bed, and stretching in the evening. "MultipleSclerosisNewsToday.com" is noted as source at bottom.
September 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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If you’re feeling like the fate of each day is in the hands of your Mighty MS, know that you’re not alone. 🫶 https://bit.ly/3K0Hd7C

#MS #MSCommunity #MSAwareness #LivingWithMS #SpoonieLife
A grayscale background of the ocean appears behind an orange quote block that reads the following from MS patient advocate Ben Hofmeister: "The problem is, I prefer to control and mitigate the risks I take, and MS can make being in control difficult or impossible." "MultipleSclerosisNewsToday.com" is noted as source at bottom.
September 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM