541 reactions · 765 shares | Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. Help raise awareness this #MSAwarenessWeek by helping educate others about multiple sclerosis. | National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Facebook

7.5K views · 119 reactions | Hear from leading clinicians and patient advocates about available treatments for MS, and what to expect from each; when and how to speak up to doctors about side effects; common symptoms of MS and strategies to address them; and psychological and cognitive issues that can arise from MS, and how to address these issues with care teams and available resources. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/33OE6FM. | National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Facebook

The exact causes of multiple sclerosis remain unknown, but researchers have identified a combination of risk factors that may increase the likelihood of developing MS. Learn about these factors on Ask an MS Expert from Dr. Jared Bruce, professor and director of psychiatric research at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, and Dr. Amanda Bruce, assistant professor in the Department of Behavioral Pediatrics at KU Medical Center. This program originally aired on January 9, 2025

“A cure for MS would mean freedom and peace of mind. It would ease the worry of how this disease is going to affect my life as it progresses.” — Rob C., Doug the Pug’s dad On this Giving Tuesday, we’re honoring Rob — and everyone living with the uncertainty, strength, and resilience that MS demands. Today, you can help honor that strength and ease that uncertainty. Every gift to the National MS Society will be 2x matched, doubling your impact on life-changing research, accessible care, and hope