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MS Awareness Week 2021

MS Awareness Week 2021 will run from 19-25 April. It's a chance to raise awareness of multiple sclerosis, and spread the word: #ThisIsMS. #MSWeek.

Most people have a vague idea what MS is, but lots of them are a bit confused. Some people know it causes problems with how we move.

But what about how we feel? And the symptoms you can't see?

Let's speak up for MS together in MS Week. Because together we are stronger.

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Never Alone: Stay connected in lockdown

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Share your MS story

No one should have to face MS alone. Particularly in lockdown. Real stories of life with MS help us all feel more connected. And they help us speak up for everyone with MS. Will you share yours?

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Never Alone

You might be at home but we're only a click or a call away. Make new friends, learn something new and explore ways to keep your body and mind healthy in isolation.

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We urgently need your donation to support the MS community, campaign for essential change and keep MS research moving forward.

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Read stories about living with MS

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Amy Thompson

"But you don't look ill" - the invisible symptoms of MS

Many people were shocked the first time they saw me after my MS diagnosis last year. They expected me to look different or be less able-bodied due to my diagnosis.

Read Amy's blog
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How CBT helps me manage pain and low mood

Depression and low mood more generally are not uncommon in people with MS and pain certainly can play into this, making us feel worse. But there are ways we can manage low mood to minimise the impact it has on pain that are easy to incorporate in our day to day lives.

Read how CBT helps Noor
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Dealing with uncommon symptoms and side effects

Trishna writes about experiencing unexpected symptoms, associated with her MS, including chronic urticaria (“hives”) and angiodema (deep tissue swelling)

Read Trishna's blog about unusual symptoms

Explaining MS

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What is MS?

What is MS? Multiple sclerosis is a condition that affects your central nervous system. In MS, the coating that protects your nerves (myelin) is damaged, causing a range of symptoms.

Learn more about what happens to nerves in MS
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Talking about MS

If people know about your MS and how it affects you, they'll be in a better place to offer support if and when you need it.

Read how to talk about MS
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Supporting someone who has MS

When your friend, partner or family member tells you they have MS it can be hard to know what to say, for both of you. The good news is there's lots of ways for you be there.

Find out more about supporting someone with MS

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£65could pay for someone with MS to have a session with our Benefits Adviser to help them get the support they need

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£10a month could help cover the cost of a MS Helpline call with our specialist MS Nurse

£20a month could help people with MS get vital support from our Benefits Advisor

£30a month for a year could pay for a day on the MS Helpline, helping people in our MS community

Your regular donation means we can be there for everyone with MS. So no one has to face this pandemic alone.

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