MS Articles

Dealing with adulthood is a handful. Entering job markets, relationships and your future is a daunting prospect, add an MS diagnosis into the mix and you’ve got even more to deal with. 

Around 130,000 people in the UK are living with multiple sclerosis and the majority of them received their diagnosis in their 20s. Whether it’s fatigue, pins and needles or dizziness that has pushed a young adult to visit their doctor, many don’t believe they could be leaving their appointment with an incurable chronic condition. 

Experiencing an MS diagnosis at any time in your life is anything but straightforward. But the unpredictability of the condition can leave young people at a loose end. 

One of the most common fears facing young people with MS is how the condition might affect their social life. From fears that weakness will get the better of them when they wait in line for a meal with friends to uncertainty about how a walk with their family might cause long-term fatigue.

Often, these challenges result in social isolation and a fear-based mindset which can be detrimental to both physical and mental well-being. Here are some top tips that will help you to cope with an MS diagnosis in your 20s: