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Members responded with humor, grace, and wit to the relatable question of how to handle the comment 'you don't look sick' when living with MS.... Read more

Members responded with humor, grace, and wit to the relatable question of how to handle the comment 'you don't look sick' when living with MS. Several members suggested simply saying 'thank you' and letting it go, noting that some people say it to reassure themselves, while others offered clever comebacks like reminding people that MS is an invisible illness. A recurring theme was that looking well does not mean feeling well, and the community found both laughter and solidarity in sharing how they navigate these misunderstandings.