What is Multiple Sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system. A variety of symptoms are possible, often beginning with periods of flare-ups and remissions.

 

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Making Peace with Cancelled Plans: Navigating Life and Social Pressure with MS

MultipleSclerosis.net

Living with a chronic illness means mastering a complicated dance. For individuals navigating multiple sclerosis (MS), that dance includes an uninvited partner who constantly changes the music. One minute you are gliding smoothly, and the next, the tempo shifts without

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Last Updated: July 30, 2026