BLACK PEOPLE LIVING WITH MS
THE RIGHT CONVERSATION CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE
Taking control of your RMS treatment journey can feel overwhelming. That’s why it’s so important to build your community. With the right support and resources, you can find the power to take charge.
This Treatment Decision Guide was designed by real people with MS, to help you find confidence in asking your doctor the right questions.
HEAR WHAT REAL PATIENTS HAVE TO SAY
CHARLI C.
Music Teacher, Chef, and Real Patient
Chose KESIMPTA as 1st treatment: 2022
“Hearing how others handled their conversations and the questions they asked helped me figure out how to talk about it with my doctor.”
Relapsing MS might be a part of your story, but it doesn’t define who you are. Click through the tabs below to see how Zenovia, Walt, and Rachel are owning their journeys.
| “As a Black woman, I don’t always feel seen or heard. It took a lot of standing up for myself to change that.” |
| “I’m looking forward to just living a happy life, spending time with my wife, and watching my son grow.” |
| “I haven’t let my RMS define me. One thing I really hope for our MS community is that we can come together and talk openly about our experience.” |
Managing treatment with a self-injecting auto-injector can be a big part of feeling in control of your treatment. The KESIMPTA Pen is designed with this in mind.
| “Using the auto-injector pen was pretty straightforward. Now I do it without giving it much thought.”
See what using the auto-injector pen looks like step-by-step. |
CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY
Finding a community has been key for a lot of people with RMS. Connecting with others and hearing their stories can help you realize you don’t have to go through this alone.
KAILA A.
Pharmacy Technician, Mom, and Real Patient Chose KESIMPTA as 1st Treatment: 2024
“Once I found my people, everything changed.”
Alpha Eta Phi is a sorority dedicated to empowering and connecting women with MS. They offer a unique sisterhood to uplift, inspire, and help women with MS embrace their journey with strength and grace.
You are not alone; community is out there. Here are some great places to start.
We Are ILL redefines what "sick" looks like for Black women living with MS through its culturally conscious educational materials and resources, dynamic programming, and inviting in-person and virtual events.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is dedicated to supporting people with MS. It also offers the Black MS Experience Summit, an opportunity to connect with those who understand living with MS as a Black person.
Can Do MS provides free, health care specialist-led education, resources, and programs, including Meetups designed to support connection among Black individuals living with MS.
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America provides several resources, including publications and educational initiatives guided by the expertise of MSAA’s African American Advisory Board, including Multiple Sclerosis and the African American Experience, which highlights findings and recommendations to reduce health disparities and improve care for the Black MS community.
MS, multiple sclerosis; RMS, relapsing multiple sclerosis.