Mastering MS

A recent national survey reveals that people with multiple sclerosis are concerned about the disease’s impact on their relationships and careers.

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals recently launched Mastering MS, a public awareness campaign that provides tools and expert advice that can help those facing Multiple Sclerosis deal with its effects on their life at home and at work.

A survey that goes along with the program, which looked at the perspectives of people with MS, found that many had similar concerns when they were first diagnosed: In the U.S., seven in 10 people with MS reported being worried that they would no longer be able to perform their job as they did before being diagnosed.

More than 85 percent of respondents have made changes to their social life as a result of their MS. The most frequently reported feelings among those who were married or dating (62 percent) were that their partners would become caregivers or have to handle their responsibilities. However, more than half of respondents said their partners and friends were among their biggest sources of emotional support.

For more information about the Mastering MS survey results, please click on the link.