Hello friends --Happy post-Easter/Passover!  I hope you enjoyed it.  I spent the weekend mostly reading and resting. I had my second dose of the golden elixir - Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine - and it made me VERY tired and a bit achy. I'll gladly take it to feel the relief, the freedom, and the hope that I now feel.  I hope you're able to get yours soon. It's such a great feeling!So - let's see what's going on in the world of MS:1. Should people with #MS avoid dairy? Well - dairy can cause inflammation - and we have too much of that already!! Saturated fat (found mostly in animal products) causes inflammation. Stands to reason - we should avoid diary. You can read about the ongoing research here:  Give Up Cheese - Seriously??2.  There are a number of reasons that sexuality can be impacted by #MS. There are also various ways to address it. Read how here: Let's Talk About Sex, Baby3.  Last week wrapped up MS Awareness Month. I did a quick video about a wonderful new book by author MS advocate and author, Tamara Sellman - including a reading.  Here's the video: Intention Tremor4.  An MS housing benefit?? WHAT?!?!? Yep. Here's the details: Finally - a Benefit to This Shit5.  Very exciting: Wise Therapeutics intends to seek U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of an anxiety management therapy for #MS, following the positive results of a clinical trial. The goal is to provide people with more cognitive control over their stress triggers. Yes please!!  Anxiety Management For #MS!!6.  This is exciting clinical trial news about a new therapy using the MS patients own stem cells. NurOwn cell therapy led to significant improvements in the physical abilities, vision, and cognition of people with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) in a Phase 2 clinical trial, top-line data show.  NurOwn Cell Therapy Found Safe, Effective for Progressive MS in Phase 2 TrialThat's all folks. Hope you found this helpful.  Be sure to check out all the FUMS logo'ed merchandise in the FUMS Shop - things like FUMS face masks, jewelry, tee shirts, sweatshirts and hats.  Wear your FUMS attitude loud and proud, baby!! Shop here and support FUMS: FUMS ShopBe sure to join us over on the FUMS Facebook community where we chat, answer questions and share support. Warmly -- Kathy#FUMS

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