March is
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
Will you do your part to help in the fight to find a cure for this debilitating disease?
“You are not your illness. You have an individual story to tell. You have a name, a history, a personality. Staying yourself is part of the battle.” – Julian Seifte
Healthy New Year!
AARMS Inc.
AARMS (African-American Resources for Multiple Sclerosis) believes that raising your awareness and knowledge of MS is vital to fully understanding the disease and how it impacts African-Americans. If those living with MS are not armed to get the help they need, this is the right place to get started.
We direct you to resources/tools for medical care, tips on staying as healthy as you can, access to clinical trials, support systems, webinars, volunteer opportunities and so much more! Take a stroll through our site to learn more.
WE DID IT!
With your help, we donated
over 200 pairs of socks!
Thank You!
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MS Muscle Spasticity:
What It Is, and What to Do About It
"Spasticity has been estimated to affect anywhere from 60 to 84 percent of people with MS, according to a review published in 2019 in Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports. It most often impacts the legs."
MRI and MS:
Black MS Experience Summit is now
available on-demand
Virtual Environment
Ancient Alternative
GOOD TO KNOW
Our Mission
The goal of AARMS is to raise awareness and provide a one-stop-shop
for African-Americans (Black people) to obtain information about Multiple Sclerosis
and what is being offered in the world of MS for African-Americans (Black people).
We want to help to make life a little easier for those living with MS.
Get AARMED with a variety of resources, including:
MS Education/Newsletters
Physicians
Healthcare Facilities
Medical Information
Diet & Exercise
Mental Health Assistance
Clinical Trials
Studies/Statistics
Medications
Network & Support Groups
Support Groups
Webinars & Events
Mobility Aids & Equipment
MS Essentials
And So Much More!
Multiple Sclerosis is an unpredictable, complicated and frustrating disease. Not only does it take a ton of energy to cope with this disease from day-to-day, but it also requires countless hours and energy to find information and resources/tools to help you manage symptoms and relapses. This is especially true for African-Americans (Black people) since there is not much in terms of material available specifically for us.
Incredibly, the medical community thought that MS was not common among the African-American population. As we know, this is quite the contrary. In fact, it is more severe for African-Americans (Black people).
Many times we know what we need, but sometimes we just don't know where to find it, or if it even exist. So, AARMS Inc. has done the work for you! AARMS Inc. provides a suite of resources/tools to help you enhance and optimize your knowledge of Multiple Sclerosis and find much of what may help you.
This information will help you to; prepare for medical appointments, learn about exciting webinars, find tips on diet and exercise, register for great classes & events, get updates on DMTs, register for studies and sign-up for clinical trials. All of this and so much more! To checkout what's available, CLICK HERE.
Coping with Multiple Sclerosis:
Knowledge Is Key
Our levels of awareness rise the moment we discover more information about MS. Acquiring knowledge is vital to getting the help we need. It provides a deeper understanding of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and how we can combat this horrible, sometimes invisible disease.
It is imperative that you fight with all you have. Start now, start here by getting AARMED to fight!
