Multiple Sclerosis and Joint Pain
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive immune-mediated disorder that causes a person’s body to mistakenly attack the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, optic nerve). When a person has MS, their central nervous system (CNS) becomes acutely inflamed. This...
MS and Brain Fog: What You Need to Know
More than 50 percent of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience cognitive changes.
Sometimes cognitive changes are the first sign that you have MS, although they are more likely to occur later on, as the condition progresses.
These changes can happen with any type of MS but are more common in progressive MS.
Listening to Your Body
Whether it’s progressing quickly or slowly, the unpredictability of multiple sclerosis can really lead you to question yourself. Am I fatigued or am I just tired? Did I fall because I’m clumsy or because I experienced foot drop? Is this a new symptom? Oh no, is this...
Early Signs and Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis(MS) is defined as being an aggressive immune related disorder. What this basically means is that our immune system mistakenly labels a certain section of our body as a threat, which it attacks, similarly to how it would work to attack and eliminate...
5 Foods That Help Manage Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is a progressive inflammatory disease that affects the central nervous system. The condition does not have a cure yet, but researchers say that a healthy, balanced diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods can help prevent frequent flare-ups and may even...
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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.