what is ms?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable and chronic disease, affecting the central nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. An autoimmune disease, the immune system in those with MS appears to attack the central nervous system. The disease disrupts the flow of information within the brain, as well as between the brain and the body. Learn more about diagnosis and symptoms by clicking the boxes below.
“Black patients have a
47% increased risk of MS compared to whites”
A 2013 study found that Black people had a 47% increased risk of MS compared to whites. While this disease affects more than 2.3 million people worldwide, educational resources and clinical research are largely devoid of Black women, specifically Black millennial women. We Are ILL aims to change that.