Could Your Hip Pain Be Related to Your MS Steroid Treatments?
My hips have hurt for several years. Right now, it’s just a dull ache. But there have been times when it has been a shooting pain. Hip pain isn’t necessarily connected to your multiple sclerosis (MS), but it could be. It might be caused by alterations in your gait...
MS News Notes: Sexual Dysfunction, Bladder Problems, AI, and More
Welcome to “MS News Notes,” where I comment on multiple sclerosis (MS) news stories that caught my eye last week. Here’s a look at what’s been happening A medication that may ease sexual problems for women with MS Sexual dysfunction is common among people with MS,...
DHS Announces Extension of REAL ID Full Enforcement Deadline
WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its intent to extend the REAL ID full enforcement date by 24 months, from May 3, 2023 to May 7, 2025. Under the new regulations published to execute this change, states will now have additional...
Dietary Changes Can Help Ease Fatigue, Improve Quality of Life
Dietary interventions may help ease fatigue and improve quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis(MS), although it doesn’t seem to impact disability progression, according to a new analysis Researchers emphasized that it’s difficult to draw solid conclusions...
Climate Change Risk to MS Patients: Worse Symptoms, More Relapses
Temperature variability and increasing exposure to airborne pollutants — both consequences of climate change — can worsen disease symptoms and risk relapses in people with multiple sclerosis(MS), according to a recent review study. Unwanted effects of environmental...
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Our Mission Statement
Provide programs, events, activities and services for people living with MS in Southwest Virginia and the surrounding areas, including veterans.
Educate and empower people with MS, their care partners, friends and family. We will guide people to organizations that may be able to assist with their needs.
Contribute to awareness in the community, including educational programs to young people, first responders and community organizations.
Encourage and expand support groups to include assisted-living facilities, homebound people and help others start upbeat groups like ours.