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Tired of medical jargon with MS?

We've just launched a new Shift.ms poll. Take part below👇 A recent US study linked MS fatigue with reduced brain power so we want to know: • Does the way MS is currently written and spoken about make you feel excluded or disconnected? • Do you feel empowered and supported by the language used around MS? *Bonus points if you can leave a comment and let us know: where is your answer most prevalent; MS studies, leaflets, DMTs, neurologists etc?

How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: MS language is accessible and easy to understand.

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@DamianVaz
@DamianVaz
 

I definitely think it's not the easiest to follow for most people, but even before my diagnosis I went into a rabbit hole researching everything I could find about it, even learned to read the Mri cause I could see the images but there wasn't the doctors conclusions on it.

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@maxine91
@maxine91
 

I've felt sometimes like there's an intimidating amount to learn. Like when you're dealing with symptoms and adjusting to life with MS, it's amazing to 'empower yourself' with MS knowledge, but that just means more heavy lifting for the patient. Wish there were people out there who explain things like studies in normal language 🤷‍♀️