Hello friends --The shit show that is 2020 continues. Pandemics, protests, my husband's illness and now - my sweet dog Rascal - who would warn me before I'd have a flare and spend days on end in bed with me - had to be put down on Monday of this week. It was so hard - but it was the right thing to do. We loved him enough to let him go. He had diabetes and was so sick. It was peaceful and beautiful in it's own way. I was struck by the dichotomy of bringing an end to a pets' pain while having had to watch my mother-in-law endure such torturous pain and suffering while feeling completely helpless. We really need to get our shit together about death with dignity in this country. But I digress.Let's see what went on in the MS world this week:1.  THIS IS BIG: Tweaking the protective properties of the gut mucus, a layer lining the inside of the gut, to boost the proliferation of good bacteria potentially could halt the development of neurological disorders, like multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a review of more than 100 studies.  Gut Mucus (sounds gross but it's important!)2.  In this Special Feature, we look at the racialized impact that COVID-19 has on black communities in the United States, using expert opinions and rounding up the available evidence.  Seems there is disparity and inequity in every facet of black lives. And that matters.  Racial Inequalities in COVID-193.  There have been amazing results with stem cell therapy in #MS. So why is there a delay in offering it widely here??  Why The Delay (Podcast)4.  There is currently no cure for #MS. When I was diagnosed, there were just 3 DMTs. Now, there are over 20, with more being introduced on a regular basis now. But how close are we to an actual cure? Here's an article all about it:  How Close Are We To A Cure?5.  There are some great tips and tricks in this article. Seems most people recognize that diet makes a difference. Check out what these MS'ers have to say about their experience.  Tried-and-True Diet Tips That People With MS Swear By6.  Cog fog sucks. Period. This article takes a look at that fabulous phenomenon and has quotes from some MS'ers about their experiences with it - me included!!  What Multiple Sclerosis Looks Like in Your Brain***Special thanks to the patrons of FUMS. Patrons are folks who believe in my mission and financially support what I’m doing so that I can continue. They make a monthly contribution through Patreon – a platform where you sign up for these contributions and you get access to some interesting rewards like my ebook, discounts on FUMS merch, and behind the scenes goodies! If you’d like to be a part of that community and help me  continue FUMS, you can go here: I Want To Help YouWarmly -- Kathy#FUMS

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