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MS: What People Don’t See (Interactive Infographic)

Written by Kelly Crumrin
Updated on June 17, 2024

Below the surface, living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can mean days spent in bed, missed appointments, and alternate days when we seem “fine.” There’s so much more to MS than meets the eye. We know that MS comes with hundreds of possible combinations of symptoms, many of which appear invisible to outsiders. Most people don’t see the many symptoms we experience.

On MyMSTeam, the social network and online support group for people living with multiple sclerosis, members discuss the chronic nature of the disease and its hidden symptoms.

Tap the blue buttons below to learn more about these symptoms of MS.


Updated on June 17, 2024

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relax Jayne2. now that you know about MS. It will stay with you for life. I was diagnosed in 19*87. symptoms never leave me. But I know I can still do things for myself.. YOU WILL NOT DIE… read more

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Exactly True. I Have Had MS 50 Years.
April 25, 2024 by A MyMSTeam Member 7 answers
Kelly Crumrin is a senior editor at MyHealthTeam and leads the creation of content that educates and empowers people with chronic illnesses. Learn more about her here.

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