Hello friends --Holy cow - what has happened in the last few days????  It's cRaZy, isn't it? I'm going to pick up my oldest daughter tomorrow because her college is closed for (at least) 3 weeks. My youngest daughter's high school just announced that they are now closed for (at least) 2 weeks.  My husband is, of course, still home recovering from both of his surgeries, and my goddaughter just dropped off her very large golden lab for us to watch for a week - along with our 2 Morkies - one of which has diabetes and needs 2 insulin injections a day and is experiencing disc issues so he's also getting 2 other medicines twice a day. SO - while the rest of the country was clearing out the shelves of toilet paper and milk - yours truly filled up a grocery cart with wine!  Cheers!!Let's get to it, shall we??1.    I wrote a blog post and recorded a podcast episode this week - both VERY short -  talking about the Coronavirus - and how it could actually end up benefitting the chronic conditions communities - if lessons are learned.  Take your pick: Read it    OR      Listen to it.2.  Do you have mysterious nausea?? This could solve the mystery. Maybe it's your #MS.  Multiple Sclerosis Nausea Explained3.  This MS'er was using CBD to help with gait and pain issues. Her employer knew all about it. When they drug tested her, she tested positive and lost her job?!?! It's now in litigation. This could be precedence setting. I'm watching closely.  San Antonio Woman's CBD Use Leads to Firing 4.  May I have your attention? This is a Public Service Announcement: the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America has an MRI Access Fund that can help pay for MRIs. No - seriously. I'm not kidding. Here's a link: MRI Access Fund5.  If you are signed up for WALK MS this year - check with your local chapter of the MS Society. It may have been canceled. Mine has been here locally (Virginia Beach).  Here is the message on the National MS Society site: "We are following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and canceling or postponing all National MS Society in-person events, programs and State Action Days through April 12. We feel this is a necessary step to help protect all those involved in the MS movement and support our local communities in preventing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). We are here for people with MS and their families — no matter what. Visit our Coronavirus Resources page for the latest information and updates."6.  In this video, my favorite MS specialist, Dr. Aaron Boster of The Boster Center for MS in Columbus, Ohio, talks about MS, Coronavirus, and MS Meds (oh my!).  Good stuff. As always. Subscribe to his YouTube channel and be educated about all things MS.  Dr. B 'Splains This ShitWell - that's all folks. Hope this little weekly newsletter of mine helps you. *****Do you experience bowel and bladder issues due to f'ing MS??  I co-wrote a downloadable ebook (you could be reading it in about 2 minutes) called "Bowel and Bladder Issues in Multiple Sclerosis by Two Pee Brains With Potty Mouths Talking Shit About MS".  It's full of great suggestions, explanations and smart-thinky  medical stuff - AND - smart assy stuff (guess which part I wrote!) Check it out right here:  ebookWarmly -- Kathy#FUMS

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