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Mutiple Sclerosis at Home, Work and Abroad

How will multiple sclerosis affect my kids? Should I tell my boss that I have multiple sclerosis? Can I carry my syringes on an airplane? Is it safe for me to travel with multiple sclerosis? These are common questions when you receive a multiple sclerosis diagnosis. This section can help you answer these questions and others about the impact of multiple sclerosis on the rest of your life.

Multiple Sclerosis and Your Family
Explaining your disease to children, changing family roles, and maintaining good communication in your family relationships are all covered in this section. Having a healthy, supportive family environment can be the greatest comfort when facing the challenge of multiple sclerosis.

Multiple Sclerosis at Work
Find out more about your employment rights and see tips for when and how to disclose your multiple sclerosis diagnosis at work.

Traveling with Multiple Sclerosis
Taking a cross-country flight? Going on a family vacation? Carrying my medication with me? Yes all these are possible with multiple sclerosis. With a little planning and a lot of patience multiple sclerosis does not have to keep you at home.

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