 Did you know that most people who get MS are not only women but they are between the ages of 20 and 40 at the time of diagnosis?
Women between the ages of 20 and 40 are also the same women who are becoming moms.
It is because of this that Kristin Bennett created this site along with the Moms With MS Online Community to bring moms with multiple sclerosis together. Many moms are busy with their kids, some are unable to drive to events put on for other people with MS, and keeping the community online gives a way for moms to support each other through the joys and sorrows of parenting with MS.
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By Lynn, on February 1st, 2011% Sometimes I feel like MS is at the forefront of my life. I feel symptoms, I read things on the Internet, I attend workshops, I search new books about diet and supplements, the list could go on and on. A few weeks ago, I attended a workshop with my husband about MS and relationships. It . . . → Read More: Taking little break
By Lynn, on November 14th, 2010% I lived with MS for 12 years without being diagnosed properly. This was a very scary time for me as I felt a lot of strange things and my doctors would tell me I was just fine. They were just checking my blood for signs of abnormalities and we all know that with MS our . . . → Read More: Adjustments in family life
By Lynn, on October 29th, 2010% I am at a crossroad right now with my medication. I have an appointment with my neurologist in early November and I am trying to figure it all out. I was on Copaxone for about 7 months. I thought it was great!! It didn’t make me sick, I don’t mind needles (I actually thought it . . . → Read More: Medication Dilemma
By Lynn, on October 18th, 2010% So my husband left me for a few days to go on a guy fishing trip. Whenever he is getting ready for a trip, I start to get anxious thinking am I going to be able to handle my children on my own. Now they are getting older (13, 11, 8, and 6) but it is . . . → Read More: Can I do it on my own?
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Contributions Moms With MS site and community is all volunteer organized and all (much needed!) funds for to hosting, spreading awareness and maintaining the site and community come from generous donors like you!! Thank you!!
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