Hello friends --Big news: my daughter Reagan decided on a college: James Madison University in the mountains of Virginia!  It's beautiful and a wonderful school and - we're all done with the college decision game!  Whew.  I know she'll be really happy there. So I'm really happy. Until August when she leaves. And I'm home. Alone. By myself. In this empty nest.  I'm going to need you wonderful people. And wine. I'm going to need wine.  Maybe YOU and wine. Did you just think: Zoom Happy Hour??? Me too!!  Let's see what we can do to make that a reality!!Let's get to the information section of this newsletter, please.  Ok - got it. Here you go:1. I was invited to be a speaker a the Diagnosed: Your Autoimmune Game Plan + Summit.  It's *FREE* and VERY comprehensive with 24 speakers talking about everything from mindset to nutrition to medical bills.  It starts next week so - go ahead and sign up now - right here: Diagnosed Summit2.  The European Commission (EC) has approved a new method to administer Tysabri. The new delivery route involves a subcutaneous injection in which Tysabri is injected under the skin. Compared with the previously approved intravenous (into the bloodstream) formulation, this one can be given in less time, in settings beyond infusion centers, and requires no or shorter post-observation periods after the first six doses.  Under The Skin Injection Of Tysabri3.  More tools = more understanding. Measurements of the thickness of the eye’s retina — the layer of nerve cells lining the back of the eye — could be used to predict disability progression and relapses in people with #MS, a study from Austria suggests.  Retinal Thickness Predictive of MS Progression???4.  The lessons learned during life with MS have informed how we see fit, furnishing, and fabric. Set Up a Home Workspace with MS in Mind5.  The launch of MS generics, bioequivalents, and new brands in the U.S. market over the past year has increased competition and promoted “an active switching dynamic,” with patients starting on a new disease-modifying therapy (DMT) “in hopes of an improved outcome,” a Spherix press release summarizing the report noted. Tecfidera, Gilenya and Ocrevus Losing Favor as Switch Therapies6.  Tips that can make life a little easier with #MS.  MS Life HacksThat's all folks.  Hope you learned something new. 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#FUMSP.S. Did you know that I co-authored a downloadable ebook with my friend Erin Glace, a Pelvic Health Specialist???  If you have bowel and bladder issues thanks to MS - this is the book for you.  Filled with great information, exercises and advice (and my twisted humor), we've heard from a ton of people that it's really made a difference for them in their struggles with this extra fun gift of MS. **HURRY AND GET YOURS NOW - as we're soon to increase the price!  Here's the link: Bowel and Bladder Issues in Multiple Sclerosis by Two Pee Brains with Potty Mouths Talking Shit About MS.

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