On the 30th of May every year, It is World MS Day, a day of global solidarity, collective action and hope.
World MS Day aims to boost awareness, provide resources and share the personal experiences of people around the globe that live with Multiple Sclerosis.In fact, according to worldmsday.org someone, somewhere in the world is diagnosed with MS every five minutes.
You may have a friend or family member that has an MS diagnosis, but if you haven’t heard about MS and have no idea what it is but would like to find out MS is a neurological disease that affects a person’s nerves, brain and spinal cord, it is thought to be an autoimmune condition, but the reason why an individual develops MS is unknown.
MS is currently incurable, but thanks to advanced medical research and cutting-edge science, many disease-modifying therapies and treatments are available.
Symptoms vary from person to person, as can the type of MS, ranging from Benign, Relapsing Remitting, Primary Progressive & Secondary Progressive MS.
Many people are diagnosed with MS in their 30’s or 40’s, but this is not always the case. It is thought that most people with MS acquire the disease a few years prior to diagnosis.
Common MS symptoms include: fatigue, problems with vision, numbness or tingling, feeling dizzy, off-balance, spasm and stiffness, bladder and bowel issues and cognitive issues. This is by no means an exhaustive list of symptoms as MS is very unpredictable in nature.To find out more reliable sources of information make sure to visit the MS Society.
After an MS diagnosis there are so many questions, often some can’t be defined with a simple answer as MS is unpredictable.However, many people with MS continue to work, exercise, and enjoy hobbies but may need to make adjustments. Some might decide that starting a business or investing in a franchise might be a better, more flexible option.There are many entrepreneurs around the world that have MS.
We live in hope that one day a cure will be found. Until that golden age arrives, we as individuals and companies will continue to support our friends, families and colleagues that have had their lives touched by MS to feel supported, less isolated and valued.