Hello friends --Thanks so much for  all of the emails and Facebook messages, etc. encouraging me to take it easy, take time for myself, take a break, etc. after last week's "breakdown podcast episode". I really appreciate the love. But the truth is - for me - doing "the work" of MS advocacy and FUMS, and figuring out how to make Patients Getting Paid work within the confines of my MS - is therapeutic to me. And it helps to keep my mind off of everything in my personal life. So - thank you - but you're not getting rid of me that easily!!OK - let's get to the good stuff - the Top 6 topics in MS this week!!1.  Finally some good news: when safety measures like isolation are in place, neither disease-modifying therapy (DMT) use nor greater physical disability appear to heighten the risk of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) contracting COVID-19, a large U.K. registry-based study found.  Disability Level and DMT Use DON'T Raise COVID-19 Risk2.  You know that deep itch that no scratching can fix? How about a need to move - arms, legs, whatever?? This article talks about some of the more random symptoms of #MS. One they didn't talk about - that I HATE - the feeling of bugs crawling on me when there is nothing there. Ugh.  5 Random Sensory MS Symptoms3.  I'm always on the lookout for anything that can help with my fatigue and cog fog. Here are the 10 best herbs that may help boost alertness and energy levels, according to scientific research. The 10 Best Herbs to Boost Energy and Focus4.  UTIs are super common in #MS. Did you know there are ways to treat them beyond just antibiotics??  Can You Treat UTI's Without Antibiotics?5.  What's all the buzz about Kesimpta® - the newest FDA approved Drug for Relapsing forms of MS? Read my friend Girl with MS - Caroline Craven's article on it right here:  What's All The Buzz About Kesimpta?6.  Cognitive deficits — problems with processing information, learning, and remembering — are common in MS, but some practical solutions can help.  Excellent article: How to Manage Thinking and Memory Problems in MSThat's all folks. Hope you found some helpful information in this newsletter. Thanks again to those folks who reached out to send their love during this difficult time. Many asked where they could sign up to donate to keep FUMS going. Thanks for asking. Here's the link: SUPPORT FUMSIf there's anything that I can help you with, or if you just want to hang out with some other cool FUMS'ers, 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"