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What is Smoldering MS?

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Have you ever wondered why your MS seems to worsen even though you’ve had no new lesions on your MRI and no recent relapses? This type of disability progression has begun to be described by MS experts as ‘Smoldering MS’. Smoldering MS refers to an underlying disease process that begins with the onset of MS and causes slow loss of neurons and axons even while episodes of acute inflammation causing individual relapses are being managed. In other words, the MS is simmering on low even while the disease is less active. Join us to learn about this new understanding of the MS disease process.

Understanding and Overcoming Sexual Challenges in MS

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You are not alone in wondering about the impact of MS on libido, arousal, dryness, and spasms during sex. With up to 80% of people living with MS experiencing sexual […]

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TAKE CHARGE: Progression and Aging With MS

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Are there symptoms or challenges that you have lived with for years or just accepted as an inevitable part of living with MS? There may be a way to change their role in your life. This TAKE CHARGE is designed to help you manage the unique challenges that arise as your MS progresses. Together, we'll explore topics such as staying active, planning for unpredictability, and managing mood and cognition changes.

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Black Community Meetup: Clinical Trials

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So, what can be done about the health disparities in Black people living with MS? One answer may be increased participation and representation in clinical trials. Increased diversity in clinical trials leads to better treatment decisions and an understanding of how the MS disease course is different in the Black MS community. Join us to learn the current inequalities in clinical trials, how your participation may affect treatment options and what participating in a trial may look like.

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TAKE CHARGE: Black Community

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Join this one-of-a-kind program to learn, set goals, and create healthy changes for your life.  Plus, meet other people living with MS who "get it" - all in a positive, safe, at-home environment.  The TAKE CHARGE Program is a 2-day program for people in the black community living with MS and their care partners to connect, receive coaching, and work together to find solutions to build a brighter future.