METAIRIE, La. —

Music is known for soothing the senses, and that couldn't be truer for Crystal Smith.

"Music has always been my therapy even before music therapy was a thing," said Smith, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 30 years ago. Advertisement

"MS is a pain to deal with at times. Numbness, tingling," Smith said. "Just there's a whole laundry list of symptoms."

For years, Smith acted as an advocate for those living with MS, but now she's part of a new group helping her find hers.

"I sing myself through the stress and it really, it really is a thing," Smith said. "It's always been a great outlet for me."

The Ochsner Multiple Sclerosis Choir is preparing for its first performance. It's a community-focused initiative designed to bring together individuals with multiple scl

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