'When people say it is the invisible illness, it truly is. I look fine...but I'm not always. You may not get it and sometimes, neither do I. When I go to bed I never know what's going to happen overnight or what condition I'm going to be in the next morning.'

~Chyanne, #ThisIsMS

For Rosa, who was diagnosed in 2021, Walk MS is like walking into a world that she belongs to.

Bruce Bebo, EVP of Research at the National MS Society talked about the Dystel Prize which was presented at AAN last week. Congrats to Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl who was the 2024 recipient! neurologylive.com/view/recognizi… #research #MultipleSclerosis

#MSNews : Researchers compare outcomes when people 50+ continue or stop their MS therapies. They found that those on two particular therapies were more likely to experience new relapses after stopping.

Read more: ntlms.org/4cH6OvX

“Everybody makes you feel welcome. It feels like a small family. Excuse me, a large family.”

The MS Snowmobile Tour draws riders from across the country and is a memorable event each year. Learn more about the MS Snowmobile Tour here: ntlms.org/MSSnowmobile

'I’ve always put one, sometimes wobbly, foot in front of the other. I love running and the freedom it gives me, the chances to see new things and get outside and motivation it gives me to keep fighting MS.'

~ Tania, #ThisIsMS

Spring has arrived! It’s time to do some spring cleaning, prepare the garden, and maybe get outside for some exercise and fresh air. The great news: you can do all of this while managing your MS and enjoy the season to the fullest.

Read more: ntlms.org/49jZOCl

bruce bebo, of National MS Society, talked about the Dystel Prize which is presented at #AANAM to a recognized individual who promotes further advancements in understanding and treating #MS . American Academy of Neurology

🎥 neurologylive.com/view/recognizi…

Walk MS is an opportunity for people living with MS to be surrounded by their friends, family, and loved ones. 💚 Become a part of the community at ntlms.org/WalkMS2024.

'Falls and my MS go hand-in-hand. I generally fall over at least twice a month, but I’m also determined to get back up.'

Falls can be part of living with multiple sclerosis. Read Neil's blog on the exercise of perseverance that helps him get back up: ntlms.org/3TJeKWc

#MSNews : UCLA neurologist Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl wins 2024 John Dystel Prize for MS research. She is being recognized for her innovative research to understand mechanisms underlying sex differences in MS and advancing women’s health.

Read more: ntlms.org/4amNl2d

'My only certainty was uncertainty and for years I felt as if I were hanging on by a thread as a string of additional chronic illnesses and autoimmune disorders were added...But we truly are warriors. We are more powerful that we have ever imagined.'

~Becchi, #ThisIsMS

It’s spring, a time for renewal, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is renewing our strategic plan. Here's how we're moving forward together and making progress towards our goals: ntlms.org/491mOWz

#MSNews : Congress passed a $1.2 trillion spending package for FY24. Thanks to the dedication of MS Activists across the country throughout the year, MS priorities were included in the final appropriations package.

Read more: ntlms.org/4cI3nFn

Our Member Drive ends at midnight TONIGHT! Don’t miss your chance to help bring us closer to a world free of MS. Your renewed support can help accelerate cures and strengthen the MS movement.

Please give by midnight: ntlms.org/tAprilDrive24

'[Francesca] is one in a million and provides me with love and affection anytime I need it. I cannot imagine how much more difficult it would be coping with my health challenges otherwise.'

Today is #DogTherapyAppreciationDay . Read more: ntlms.org/3Thsu93

Many people living with MS feel that symptoms like fatigue worsen when they're stressed. That's why it's so important to have a toolbox full of techniques to help tackle tough times.

Check out our 26 strategies for managing stress: ntlms.org/3Vtyiiy

HAPPENING NOW: Virginia #MSActivist Jeanette (Jeanette) is testifying in front of the Energy and Commerce Committee committee on the importance of #Telehealth . Watch live: energycommerce.house.gov/events/health-…

Telehealth isn't just convenient — it makes it easier for people living with MS to get the care they need.

Today at 10 AM ET @MSActivist Jeanette will testify before the Energy and Commerce Committee committee on the importance of this crucial service.

Watch Live: ntlms.org/3JcVhqN

Our crucial Member Drive is ending soon – give by April 11 and help bring us closer to a cure. Your gift can help advance therapies and enable discoveries to help end MS forever.

Renew before our Member Drive ends: ntlms.org/tAprilDrive24