Can MS, Medical Marijuana, and Guns Safely Coexist?
U.S. federal law prevents medical marijuana users from owning guns It seems to me from my anecdotal observations that a fair number of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a gun. When I wrote about the issue a few years ago, I discovered that more people...
No MRI Change but Worsening MS Symptoms
You’ve just had your yearly MRI and there have been no changes, no new or larger lesions; however, you know your condition has worsened since your previous exam. Understanding worsening MS symptoms but no MRI change What’s going on? How is that possible? These are...
Newly Diagnosed With MS: 12 Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Each day, at least 300 individuals are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and it’s thought to affect some 2.8 million people globally. Learning you have multiple sclerosis (MS) can be shocking and confusing. You know you need more information — a lot of it — but you...
Expanded Availability of At-home COVID-19 Tests for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
Last month, the Biden-Harris Administration launched an initiative to expand the availability of at-home testing options that are more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision. The tests work with a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone app to provide users with...
Smoking Linked to Worse Outcomes in RRMS Patients After 10 Years
Smoking is associated with lower brain volume, more brain lesions, and greater disability and attention deficits among people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) after 10 years, according to a study in Norway. “The findings imply that patients should be...
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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.