Hello friends --Hope this finds you doing well.  It's sooooo beautiful in southern Virginia this time of year.  The Dogwood trees and the Redbuds and the Tulip Magnolias are all blooming and it is stunning.  Sorry to rub it in if you're not experiencing warm weather where you are yet!  Hang in there - it's coming!!Let's take a gander at what's going on in the MS universe, shall we??1.  She's BAAAAACK.  Dr. Terry Wahls returns to the FUMS Podcast to talk about her latest study comparing the Swank and the Wahls diets for people with #MS.  Listen right here:  https://fumsnow.com/fums1032.  Mapi Pharma announced that it has been granted a U.S. patent covering the use of GA Depot, a potential long-acting formulation of glatiramer acetate, in people with progressive forms of multiple sclerosis (MS).  Use of GA Depot in Treating Progressive MS Given US Patent3.  Super interesting study findings: Women who experienced childhood trauma had an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis later in life. The evidence suggests childhood abuse and trauma can alter the immune system and increase the risk of developing autoimmune diseases.  Childhood Emotional Trauma Linked to Heightened Multiple Sclerosis Risk Among Women4. Six weeks of aerobic exercise led to benefits in cognition, fatigue, and depression among people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), which may be due to increases in blood levels of a hormone called irisin, according to data from a randomized, controlled trial.  Irisin Hormone May Underlie Benefits of Aerobic Exercise for RRMS5.  Where are my Augbagio users???  Ublituximab Bests Aubagio on Disability Measures6.  Have YOU tried the Keto Diet?? If so, please hit "reply" to this email and tell me your experience.  I'd really appreciate it.  Multiple sclerosis patients who followed a ketogenic diet experienced less fatigue, improved symptoms of depression, and improved quality of life. Additionally, those who followed a keto diet had reduced levels of inflammatory markers in blood samples.  Ketogenic Diet May Reduce Disability and Improve Quality of Life in People With Multiple SclerosisAnything I can help you with??  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 inside the Patients Getting Paid Membership Community  - I serve up approximately 12-15 new condition-specific gigs every week - that pay between $100-$300 per gig??  It's true!  Just one gig would pay for several months of membership - and there are trainings and workshops, coworking opportunities and Member's Only LIVE Coaching Calls each month too!!  Learn more - and join - here:  Patients Getting Paid 

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