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Who’s part of your health support team?

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Miami, FL

Managing MS can mean balancing appointments, medications, lifestyle changes, and everyday responsibilities. Support can come from many places, like doctors, pharmacists, therapists, caregivers, family members, friends, or others in the community.

Who’s on your health team right now, and what role do they play? 💬 Is there someone who makes a bigger difference than they realize? #CommunityShare

April 6
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Members responded warmly to the question about who makes up their health support teams for managing MS, revealing a wide range of helpers from... Read more

Members responded warmly to the question about who makes up their health support teams for managing MS, revealing a wide range of helpers from spouses and family members to neurologists, nurse practitioners, infusion teams, and online communities. Several members shared that a spouse or parent is their biggest source of strength, while others noted they are managing largely on their own and found comfort in knowing this community counts as support. A recurring theme was the emotional weight of feeling unseen or misunderstood by loved ones, met with heartfelt encouragement from others who truly get it.

A MyMSTeam Member

Thanks. That actually kind of really does mean a lot to me

April 30
A MyMSTeam Member

Me, myself and I

April 26
A MyMSTeam Member

Donna, this site here is very supportive. Lots of people who will listen. Nice place to make friends 🧡

April 19
A MyMSTeam Member

My husband, sisters,GP, neurologist, physio, exercise physio

April 11
A MyMSTeam Member

I live in assisted living within a retirement community. I wear a pendant & when pressed my morning early afternoon PSW comes to my needs. another PSW 3-11pm puts my legs
on the bed & tucks me in. I self medicate & order my out of a certain medication through
the floor nurse who submits order through pharmacy. Medication is received the next day.
I am 80% independent & go to see my neurologist by wheelchair taxi yearly.
My sister is my rock when I need to talk.

April 7

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