r/MultipleSclerosis

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About r/MultipleSclerosis

Focusing on issues facing people with MS and their family and friends. Conversations about support, research, drug therapies, nutrition, exercise, and more.

The community at a glance

r/MultipleSclerosis is a Subreddit for Disability and Chronic Conditions with roughly 76K members. It has been around since 2010. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #5 in the Disability communities list and #6 in the Chronic Conditions communities list.

Roughly 13K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Ms, Symptoms, and Ocrevus. Product recommendations often mention neurologist, ms specialist, and diet.

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Established 2010
76K Members

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Chat

This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +13K members
Growth: +20.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 751 members
  • 2014: 835 members
  • 2015: 940 members
  • 2016: 1K members
  • 2017: 2K members
  • 2018: 3K members
  • 2019: 6K members
  • 2020: 6K members
  • 2021: 7K members
  • 2022: 8K members
  • 2024: 22K members
  • 2025: 12K members
  • 2026: 7K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 1K members
  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 897 members
  • Oct: 649 members
  • Nov: 1K members
  • Dec: 1K members
  • Jan: 1K members
  • Feb: 1K members
  • Mar: 1K members
  • Apr: 1K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 756 members

Topics

  • Ms
    181 posts in the past month
    #1
    Ms
    181
  • Symptoms
    44 posts in the past month
    #2
    Symptoms
    44
  • Ocrevus
    23 posts in the past month
    #3
    Ocrevus
    23
  • Fatigue
    22 posts in the past month
    #4
    Fatigue
    22
  • Struggling
    20 posts in the past month
    #5
    Struggling
    20

Flair

  • General
    58 posts in the past month
    1. On World MS day, I ran my first Ultramarathon and took 1st place overall
    2. TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️
    3. Federal Student Loan Forgiveness for Multiple Sclerosis
    #1
    General
    On World MS day, I ran my first Ultramarathon and took 1st place overall · TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️ · Federal Student Loan Forgiveness for Multiple Sclerosis
    58
  • Vent/Rant - Advice Wanted/Ambivalent
    43 posts in the past month
    1. Is it just me or people don't understand MS fatigue?
    2. Superiority in the MS community
    3. MS fatigue isn’t “just being tired” my family keeps dismissing it as an excuse and I’m in a dark place (33M, veteran)
    #2
    Vent/Rant - Advice Wanted/Ambivalent
    Is it just me or people don't understand MS fatigue? · Superiority in the MS community · MS fatigue isn’t “just being tired” my family keeps dismissing it as an excuse and I’m in a dark place (33M, veteran)
    43
  • Advice
    37 posts in the past month
    1. Got diagnosed with MS. Built a website. Classic.
    2. Calling girly-pops and fashionistas with MS
    3. And just like that… I can’t walk
    #3
    Advice
    Got diagnosed with MS. Built a website. Classic. · Calling girly-pops and fashionistas with MS · And just like that… I can’t walk
    37
  • Symptoms
    20 posts in the past month
    1. How am I supposed to know if my fatigue is from MS or not?
    2. Funny Symptom
    3. How do hotter temperatures affect your MS symptoms (and how much exposure does it take)?
    #4
    Symptoms
    How am I supposed to know if my fatigue is from MS or not? · Funny Symptom · How do hotter temperatures affect your MS symptoms (and how much exposure does it take)?
    20
  • New Diagnosis
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Hey I’m 33 and I got diagnosed with MS yesterday I’m so scared can anyone help with tips please
    2. Permission to come aboard?
    3. New Diagnosis
    #5
    New Diagnosis
    Hey I’m 33 and I got diagnosed with MS yesterday I’m so scared can anyone help with tips please · Permission to come aboard? · New Diagnosis
    9

Product recommendations

  • neurologist
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Recommended neurologist in Washington DC area?
    2. Recommended by Psychiatrist to see Neurologist for MS work up
    3. Can anyone recommend what I would say is a ‘disability-form-friendly’ neurologist in the Portland OR area?
    #1
    neurologist
    Recommended neurologist in Washington DC area? · Recommended by Psychiatrist to see Neurologist for MS work up · Can anyone recommend what I would say is a ‘disability-form-friendly’ neurologist in the Portland OR area?
    7
  • ms specialist
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Anyone here live in Nevada and recommend an MS specialist? Or a specialist that borders the Southern California/Arizona/Nevada state line?
    2. any MS clinics or specialists in Southern California you would recommend?
    3. Living in Maryland, can anyone recommend an MS specialist or neurologist? I've seen two in my area and the whole process, including insurance struggles, is making e everything difficult..
    #2
    ms specialist
    Anyone here live in Nevada and recommend an MS specialist? Or a specialist that borders the Southern California/Arizona/Nevada state line? · any MS clinics or specialists in Southern California you would recommend? · Living in Maryland, can anyone recommend an MS specialist or neurologist? I've seen two in my area and the whole process, including insurance struggles, is making e everything difficult..
    6
  • diet
    4 posts in the past month
    1. I realise MS diets are a hot issue on this sub, some believe in them and some don’t, but for those who’ve gone fully plant based, are there any essentials you would recommend to add to your diet to get the full amounts of essential nutrients.
    2. Recommended diet for multiple sclerosis?
    3. What diet is recommended?
    #3
    diet
    I realise MS diets are a hot issue on this sub, some believe in them and some don’t, but for those who’ve gone fully plant based, are there any essentials you would recommend to add to your diet to get the full amounts of essential nutrients. · Recommended diet for multiple sclerosis? · What diet is recommended?
    4
  • tecfidera
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Tecfidera is not effective for me. My neurologist is recommending I switch to one of these. Input please.
    2. Neuro recommending switch from Glatopa injection to generic Tecfidera. Need advice!
    3. It's official! I'm one of you, likely RRMS. Have to decide on a medication now. Neuro is recommending either Tecfidera or Copaxone and I'm curious if there's anyone here that had a choice of these two, and why you chose one over the other.
    #4
    tecfidera
    Tecfidera is not effective for me. My neurologist is recommending I switch to one of these. Input please. · Neuro recommending switch from Glatopa injection to generic Tecfidera. Need advice! · It's official! I'm one of you, likely RRMS. Have to decide on a medication now. Neuro is recommending either Tecfidera or Copaxone and I'm curious if there's anyone here that had a choice of these two, and why you chose one over the other.
    4
  • ocrevus
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Why so many recommend or talk about Ocrevus?
    2. Mom was recently diagnosed and recommended Ocrevus. Any advice?
    3. Switching from Tysarbi due to PML Fears? Study recommends Rituxumab/Ocrevus over Gilenya
    #5
    ocrevus
    Why so many recommend or talk about Ocrevus? · Mom was recently diagnosed and recommended Ocrevus. Any advice? · Switching from Tysarbi due to PML Fears? Study recommends Rituxumab/Ocrevus over Gilenya
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/MultipleSclerosis for?
Best for Disability and Chronic Conditions enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
Is r/MultipleSclerosis free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/MultipleSclerosis have?
Roughly 76K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/MultipleSclerosis on?
r/MultipleSclerosis runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/MultipleSclerosis cover?
On the Hive Index, r/MultipleSclerosis is organized under Disability, Chronic Conditions.
How do I join r/MultipleSclerosis?
You can join r/MultipleSclerosis by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Disability communities like?
Communities for people living with physical, cognitive, and sensory disabilities, as well as caregivers and advocates. Reddit has some of the most active spaces, organized around both general disability discussion and specific conditions. Topics range from navigating daily life and accessibility to sharing resources, venting, and connecting with others who get it.
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