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Don’t MS With Texas: Lubbock, TX

Find connections, learn from healthcare professionals, and explore resources to help you and your loved ones thrive.

How to Talk about Tough Stuff with Important People

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Have you struggled to talk with others about the unpredictability of MS, why you “look so good” when your invisible symptoms are wearing you down, when you would like assistance and when not, or when your sex life seems to have tanked, or when you feel hurt or angry? Or have you just gotten quieter? You’re not alone! Join us for tips for talking about the uncomfortable or the unmentionable.

Community Program: Dallas, TX

MS can sometimes feel like the most overpowering part of your life, especially when MS affects you physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially. Join us in Dallas, TX, to learn how to manage the symptoms that knock life with MS out of balance.

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.

Your Questions Answered: Communication

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We communicate all the time – sometimes intentionally with our words and sometimes unintentionally with our body language or behavior. If you’ve run into trouble conveying your thoughts or feelings to others, or been confused by communications from others, come join us with your questions. You’ll have a chance to hear from mental health professionals and each other about strategies for effective talking and listening.

2023 Research Round Up

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Life can be very complicated with too many demands, activities, and responsibilities. Too much going on and too little to enjoy and savor. Holiday prep is a great example of life events that can feel overwhelming and out of control. As we move into December, join us to learn tips and strategies for getting a grip – on your personal priorities, overcrowded schedule, and commitments to others. These tips will help make your holidays feel more enjoyable carry you through 2023 and beyond!

Black Community Meetup – Navigating the Healthcare System

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Implicit bias among healthcare providers, plus the medical mistrust it causes, has led to a variety of consequences for the Black MS Community.  Join this program to discuss how to effectively communicate with your healthcare team, how to make the most of each of your healthcare visits, and how to advocate for yourself.

MS DMTs: How to Choose, When to Switch

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Early MS treatment is crucial and usually starts with the introduction of a disease-modifying therapy. However, with the overload of information that comes with the diagnosis of MS, you are rarely given the time and space to truly understand the whole MS DMT landscape. Join us to learn the goals of DMTs, how each class affects the immune system differently, key considerations when deciding to start, and when a switch might be recommended.