MS can be hard, but a diagnosis doesn't always mean a definitive end to your career. How did you adapt to do what's best for you? 🤔
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Am I making sense?
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It’s World MS Day 2025 🌍
A day for MSers, allies and advocates across the world to come together as one voice and shout about the impact that MS has on people’s lives.
This year’s campaign is all about diagnosis, so, as always, here at Shift.ms we want to bring it back to real lived experience.
Shift.ms member @Eylem7990 posted this simple question on the app to the rest of the community.
82% of MSers were diagnosed before they hit age 45. Understanding that an MS diagnosis is weighted to MSers in their 20s, 30s, and 40s is essential is recognising the early signs of the disease.
How old were you when you were diagnosed? Tell us in comments and let’s keep the MS diagnosis conversation going.
#WorldMSDay
Let's address the misconceptions around MS and work. How do you maintain a work/life balance? 👩⚕️
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The countdown to World MS Day is well and truly on 🌍️
This year, MSers are taking back control. Sari has some words about how she's healing the health issues she's encountered as a side effect of treatment, and tells us where she's at now.
"My August 2025 infusion was shortly followed by ongoing respiratory issues including ear infections, a sinus infection, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Unfortunately, I also developed Organizing Pneumonia which is lung disease. Since Organizing Pneumonia is rare, there were many doctor’s office and hospital visits to obtain a diagnosis and treatment, and yet without it I could have died. I’m still unwell and on a high dose of steroids to support healing from the Organizing Pneumonia. It’s very challenging to have these lung issues on top of having MS.
I’m being more careful about not making assumptions about symptoms and side effects - this can only be supported effectively with medical imaging and the right healthcare professionals. There is so much of this health journey that I haven’t been able to control - most significantly having MS and developing lung disease from a medication.
I can’t change how sick I’ve been for the past 8 months, but I’m relieved to be healing, and determined to enjoy the easier and improving moments mindfully and safely."
Comment below if you relate 👇
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While going gluten-free can help some people to manage their condition, it's not a one size fits all type of situ 🍞
What would you say to someone who said this?
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An MS diagnosis can make you feel like the rug has been pulled out from underneath you. Suddenly, life is filled with uncertainty, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and out of control.
At Shift.ms, we believe no one should have to face that future alone. Our community exists to help MSers move from being a passenger to the pilot of their own lives by connecting with others who truly get it.
World MS Day is on 30th May, and this year’s theme is all about taking control.
To kick off our campaign, we want to share what "taking control" actually looks like in our community. We’ve been talking to Ruari, who shared how connecting with other MSers on the app helped manage the challenges of a new diagnosis and a new baby.
Our goal this month is to shout about the vital power of peer support. By sharing these stories, we're showing the world that while MS may take your control, this community helps you take it back.
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Good news klaxon 🚨
We’re pleased to announce that Barnwood Trust has awarded us a grant to expand our support for people living with multiple sclerosis in Gloucestershire. This vital funding will help us reach more people following diagnosis, providing dedicated one-to-one support through our Buddy Network and creating meaningful connections within the MS community.
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Ever experienced a mystery MS symptom that leaves you asking questions? What was it, and how did you deal with it? Let us know in the comments 👇
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Only one month to go until World MS Day 🌍️
Here at Shift.ms, we think that we should be shouting about MS all year round. That's why we're launching our campaign next week, to make as much noise as we possibly can throughout May.
Can you join us in spreading the message? Let's get people to take control this World MS Day 💚
#WorldMSDay #MSAwareness
Dean takes New York: part 1 ✈️
The lovely Dean Reilly took the reins on our Instagram stories this weekend, showing us the reality of travelling with MS. He shared tips and tricks to make long-haul flying that little bit easier. We're going to be re-sharing his adventure over the coming weeks so stay tuned for more MS Goggles action 👀
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*Yawns* 🥱
While getting a good nights kip is never a bad thing, sleep isn't a magical elixir.
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