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Selma Blair on working with MS when there are not enough accessibilities: ‘People feel that they are a burden’
The "Legally Blonde" star was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, which attacks the immune system, in 2018.
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Selma Blair says being blindfolded on 'Dancing With the Stars' was to combat MS flare-up: 'I felt much more in my body'
The actress praised her dancing partner for being a part of her journey.
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Christina Applegate says it's 'sad' she and 'The Sweetest Thing' co-star Selma Blair both have MS
In a Twitter Q&A, Christina Applegate talks about how 'sad' it is that both she and her 'The Sweetest Thing' co-star Selma Blair have MS.
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Selma Blair on living with MS: 'I'm pretty comfortable with my body now and unapologetic about that'
The actress opens about her 2016 airplane incident and why she felt "miserable" before her diagnosis.
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'I was just kind of done dating': how one woman found unexpected love while facing a chronic illness
Husband and wife Sarah Kirwan and Carl Deriso share what it's like when you both have multiple sclerosis.
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How these famous musicians rallied to help a bandmate with MS -- and what she's doing to give back
Musician Victoria Williams turned an MS diagnosis into an inspiration for helping other musicians battling health problems.
Yahoo Life'I literally felt like I was the only brown woman with MS': how this woman found a community after her surprising diagnosis
After feeling like "the odd man out," Moyna John decided to create her own inclusive community to help support others with multiple sclerosis.
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'A really lonely disease': the incredible story of one 15-year-old's rare diagnosis and how she is helping others
Emily Blosberg, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis as a teen, founded the nonprofit Oscar the MS Monkey to help support other kids and teens with MS.
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Selma Blair says her multiple sclerosis is in remission
Selma Blair says her multiple sclerosis (MS), a neurological and autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, is currently in remission.
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An MS diagnosis at 27 motivated this doctor to save his mental health: 'You can always bounce your way back'
Pediatric oncologist Andrew Silverman says training for a half marathon helped to improve his mental health. "My mind space and being in a happy place was really important for me."
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A diagnosis pushed this former ‘gym rat’ to pursue new dreams — and inspire others along the way
Luis Lemus says his family is a “big part” of his success. “Without them, who knows where I’d be?”
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After an autoimmune disease diagnosis, how one man changed his diet to feel better
When Jeff Lewis first started to develop symptoms of multiple sclerosis, he brushed them off. But a change in his diet and medication helped him to regain control of his health.
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Why a MS diagnosis at 4 years old didn’t stop this woman from living a 'normal life'
"You can do everything that any other little kid can do. I’m standing here and I have MS, so you can do anything," says Briana Landis.
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Selma Blair credits this book for helping her find hope while battling multiple sclerosis
Selma Blair has been open about her battle with multiple sclerosis and recently, she shared the book that helped her find hope. Find out more about "Suffer Strong" by Katherine and Jay Wolf here.
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Teen who cares for mom with MS: 'At first, it felt unfair'
“It’s not my mom’s fault that she was diagnosed with MS,” shares 17-year-old Emily Garrison, who is her mom's caretaker and says it's not a burden. She says it's brought them closer together.
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Ozzy Osbourne didn't believe son Jack's MS diagnosis at first: 'He got misdiagnosed with MS in the '90s'
Jack Osbourne, son of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 26 years old. He shares his highs and lows with having the disease.
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David Osmond on living with MS: 'I’m in a massive amount of pain, and it’s all over the place’
Singer and producer David Osmond inherited his love of music from his famous father and Marie Osmond's brother, Alan Osmond. But like his father, David also developed multiple sclerosis.
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The MS symptom that's the worst for this teen: 'just loneliness'
While rare, some people are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis as teens — and it can be life-altering.
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'I thought my life was over': What it’s like to be diagnosed with a chronic illness at 19 years old
As a teen, Chantelle Hobgood started experiencing numbness and tingling in her lower extremities, which she chalked up to a pinched nerve. When she finally got a diagnosis, she says, “I broke down into tears.”
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How Meredith Vieira's husband, Richard Cohen, realized he had MS: 'I dropped a coffeepot for no reason'
Veteran journalist Richard Cohen has a strong family history of multiple sclerosis, but he says he was in “denial” when he first started showing signs of the disease.
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Dr. Oz says people get one thing 'absolutely wrong' about multiple sclerosis
While 2.3 million people worldwide have multiple sclerosis, there’s a lot most people don’t understand about the disease.
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Mom shares what it’s like to parent with a chronic disease: ‘I don’t want that to be my identity’
Mom Lindsey Santiago shares the challenges of parenting when coping with multiple sclerosis. “You take it for granted that you can get up and go, or put your child in a stroller and walk," she says. "That to me is huge.”
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What it's like to be the parent of a child with a chronic illness: 'Every day feels like a struggle'
Mom Judawn Merritt acknowledges that the future can be “scary," when you're parenting a 16-year-old with multiple sclerosis, but she says she’s so proud of how her son has handled his diagnosis.
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Woman shares brutally honest fears on dating with a chronic illness: 'Nobody is going to love me'
“Just because you have an MS diagnosis doesn’t mean you’re not worthy of love or all the great things you originally planned for your life,” says Cory Martin, who has multiple sclerosis.
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This former Rockette is still teaching dance lessons while living with MS: ‘I’m really, really lucky’
Michelle Tolson, a former Rockette and Miss New Hampshire, has made it her mission to talk about MS. “If I can help somebody know and be aware of what MS is, I think I’ve done some good in the world," she says.
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What it’s like to be diagnosed with MS at 23 years old: ‘I don’t want people to feel bad for me'
After her diagnosis, artist Brooke Pelczynski was "terrified" she wouldn’t be able to hold a brush to paint or draw, but instead learned how to adapt. "I think that has made me a better artist,” she says.