multiple sclerosis

If your doctor has diagnosed you with multiple sclerosis (MS), the process of finding a treatment, managing medications, and then sticking with the plan may seem overwhelming. It helps to remember that you’re not alone. Everyone with MS will encounter different challenges, but you can deal with these hurdles head-on.

This is what our Living with Multiple Sclerosis Facebook community is doing to keep up with their treatment. Find out what’s motivating them and you may just be inspired too!

“Make a commitment to yourself and stick to it.”

– Tony Sherman, Johnstown, Ohio

“I make it a point to take my shots. Nothing seems to make me feel very good.”

– Tina Stenger, Peoria, Illinois

“Every case of MS is different, and it [is] so hard knowing the right thing to do. … Take it one day at a time, and just keep positive.”

– Kellie Kana-Johnson, Angel Fire, New Mexico

“I think of the alternative!”

– Dorothy Richards, Mariposa, California

“I have a whiteboard calendar on my fridge … and I wipe it off when I’ve done [my treatment] that day. My boyfriend reminds me to do it if I haven’t erased it from the board.”

– Brette Bohanos, Mission, British Columbia

“I promised myself and my family that I would never miss my shot. I’m committed for sure.”

– Kathy Killam, Allen Park, Michigan

“Keep on keeping on even when you’re dragging your leg! Just listen to your body and don’t overdo it. Do things in moderation.”

– Marcia Kay Spencer-Walk, Shenandoah, Virginia

“As hard as it is (and NOT always possible), try to stay positive.”

– Donna Marie Wagner, Ann Arbor, Michigan

“Don’t miss a shot. Get up every day and keep going. MS doesn’t have to define who we are.”

– Victor Mitchell, Jacksonville, Florida

“Make it your number one priority. It’s that simple or you may regret it later!”

– Joan Cothran Wilson, Nashville, Tennessee