Hello friends --What a week. Between an insurrection attempt at that U.S. Capitol and my hard drive crashing - taking ALL of my work on the Patients Getting Paid coursework for the last 2 1/2 years -  slides, notes, research, resources, etc., - it's been one hell of a week.  **NOTE: I am going to rebuild - and come back better! I'd LOVE it if you could hit "reply" to this email and tell me what you'd like to see in a course to teach you about finding and creating work situations that allow you to take better care of yourself. Think remote work - either for someone else - or - for yourself. #chronicpreneur!!  Let me know what would help you most.  I'll create those courses and let you know when they're ready. Meantime - you can sign up on the waiting list here: Patients Getting Paid Thanks for the help!Let's get to the info - shall we??1.  This is HUGE: Long-term use of disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) has a beneficial cumulative effect compared to shorter treatments, delaying the development of irreversible disability and conversion to secondary progressive MS (SPMS), a recent study shows.

Study: Past Long-term DMT Use Tapers Risk of Current MS Progression

Long-term use of disease-modifying therapies (DMTs...

multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com

2. WHOA - potential gamechanger: "PoNS is a non-invasive medical device that is placed on top of the tongue and delivers mild electrical signals to the brainstem, a part of the brain that helps to control various bodily processes, including movement. Through these electrical signals, the device aims to increase neuroplasticity — the brain's ability to "rewire itself" in response to new experiences.

Helius Provides More Information to FDA About PoNS Device

Helius Medical Technologies has submitted its resp...

multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com3.  Scientists have discovered epigenetic changes in a gene called HTR2A, found only in immune cells isolated from people with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS), a study reported.

HTR2A Gene Changes Found Only in Progressive MS May Be New Biomarker

Scientists have discovered epigenetic changes in a...

multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com4.  Anxiety is SUPER common in MS.  I went through a time last fall where I couldn't get a good breath in for 3 weeks, due to anxiety. It was awful. If you feel breathless due to anxiety, there are breathing techniques you can try to alleviate symptoms and start feeling better.  

8 Breathing Exercises for Anxiety You Can Try Right Now

Breathing exercises are a technique available to a...

www.healthline.com5.  Shortly after I was dx'ed, my brother told me he donated to "Jerry's Kids" in my name!!!  Have ppl confused MD and MS with you too??  

Muscular Dystrophy (MD) vs. Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Muscular dystrophy (MD) and multiple sclerosis (MS...

www.healthline.com6.  Have you seen the FUMS Face Masks??  They're selling like hot-cakes!!  Get yours today - and share your FUMS attitude with the world!!  Go get yours -in the FUMS SHOP

That's all folks. Let me know what you think of this new format. Just trying something new out.  And if I can do anything to help YOU - drop me an email and let me know at [email protected] or meet me over in the FUMS Facebook community and let's chat!  Thanks.Warmly -- Kathy#FUMS

Sometimes it helps the stress, just to say "F-U-M-S"