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15/10/2025

Ngozi was diagnosed with MS while raising two young children.

Some days, she struggled to get out of bed. Other days, the fatigue and brain fog made simple tasks feel like climbing a mountain. Yet she pushed through—nurturing her children while fighting her own battles.

She faced stigma, misunderstandings, and moments of doubt. But through it all, she found strength in her family’s support and in her determination not to let MS define her motherhood.

Ngozi’s story is one of resilience and courage, and a reminder that people living with MS need more awareness, care, and support systems.

Who do you know that inspires you with resilience?

Share their name or story in the comments.

14/10/2025

Living with MS is not just about managing symptoms.
It’s about facing daily struggles, physical, emotional, financial, and social.
From fatigue that feels endless…

To the stigma of what people don’t understand…
To the cost of care and limited treatment access…

If you live with MS in Nigeria (or care for someone who does), what’s your biggest daily challenge?

Let’s learn from each other’s experiences.

13/10/2025

Worldwide, over 2.8 million people live with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a chronic condition that affects the central nervous system.

But here’s the striking reality:

🌍 Globally, there is growing access to diagnosis, treatment, and patient support.

In Nigeria, many cases remain underdiagnosed. Specialists are few, treatment options are limited, and awareness is still very low.

The gap is clear. The question is urgent.

How do you think we can push for better awareness, research, and treatment access in Nigeria?

Share your thoughts below.

In Nigeria, many cases remain underdiagnosed. Specialists are scarce, treatment options are limited, and awareness remains low.

12/10/2025

💡 Hope is not lost.
Governments and NGOs can step in to change the MS story in Nigeria by:

✔️ Subsidizing medication costs
✔️ Funding neurologist training programs
✔️ Supporting awareness campaigns
✔️ Partnering with international MS organizations
MS may be invisible, but our efforts to fight it must be loud.

Together, we can build a Nigeria where every patient is seen, diagnosed, and cared for.

11/10/2025

Silence. That’s what surrounds MS in Nigeria.
Many remain undiagnosed because:
⚠️ Symptoms mimic other illnesses.
⚠️ Doctors lack MS-specific training.
⚠️ The Cost of diagnostic tests is too high.
So people live in pain—never knowing what’s truly wrong.

👉 Awareness campaigns and accessible diagnostics are key to breaking the silence.

10/10/2025

Meet Chika, a young woman from Enugu.

When her symptoms began, weakness in her legs and blurred vision, local hospitals couldn’t provide answers.

After months of frustration, her family raised funds for her to travel abroad.

There, she finally heard the words: “You have Multiple Sclerosis.”

She began treatment immediately, as treatment was unavailable in Nigeria.

Chika’s story is one of many.
But not every Nigerian with MS has the chance she had.

👉 No one should need to cross borders to access basic healthcare.

09/10/2025

Nigeria has over 200 million people—but only a handful of neurologists trained in MS.

This means:
⚠️ Long waiting times.
⚠️ Mismanaged cases.
⚠️ Families forced to travel abroad for proper care.

Neurology training and investment in healthcare infrastructure are not optional
It is survival.

08/10/2025

For many Nigerians, the cost of Disease Modifying Therapies (DMTs) is a barrier too high to cross.

💊 These drugs can slow down disease progression—but they are priced in millions of naira annually.

💊 With little to no insurance coverage, most patients are left untreated.

The painful truth: many Nigerians know the treatment exists but can’t afford it.

This is why advocacy for affordable healthcare and subsidized medication is urgent.

07/10/2025

Imagine experiencing numbness, vision changes, or unexplained fatigue—yet every test result says, “You’re fine.”

This is the reality for many Nigerians living with MS.
❌ Lack of awareness.
❌ Limited access to MRI scans.
❌ Misdiagnosis as stroke or other neurological issues.

By the time many get answers, the disease has already progressed.

👉 Early diagnosis isn’t a luxury; it’s a lifeline.

06/10/2025

Living with MS is more than just the visible symptoms.
For many, the real battle happens in the mind and body every single day.

Fatigue that feels like a heavy weight… anxiety that creeps in… depression that lingers.

Yet, through counseling, community support, and resilience, many patients find the strength to keep going.

👉 This is why mental health care must be part of every MS journey.
💡 Remember: MS isn’t just physical; it affects the whole person

05/10/2025

On the outside, someone with MS may look “fine.”
But beneath the surface, they might be living with:

💤 Crushing fatigue that no amount of rest erases.
🌫️ Brain fog that makes simple tasks harder.
⚡ Tingling, numbness, or sudden weakness.
👀 Vision changes or dizziness.
😔 Pain, depression, and anxiety.

These are the invisible symptoms outsiders often don’t see. That’s why empathy matters.
Instead of saying “But you don’t look sick,”
let’s ask: “How are you really doing?”

Awareness helps us see what the eyes cannot. 🧡

04/10/2025

Think of your brain and spinal cord as a massive electric circuit sending signals to every part of your body.

In MS, the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath — the insulation around nerves.

Without insulation, messages slow down or stop.
This can lead to:

Numbness or tingling.
Muscle weakness or spasms.
Vision problems.
Fatigue and cognitive challenges.

Even though you can’t always “see” MS, it impacts everyday life in countless ways.

By understanding how MS works, we can show more empathy to those fighting invisible battles.

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