Hello friends --Seems we're on the final count down to Christmas. Anybody else feeling like they don't have enough time??  How about the two approved COVID-19 vaccines this week??  What do YOU think about that? Are you going to get it as soon as it is available to you? Are you scared? Do you have some misgivings/questions about it? ME TOO! So - I contacted Dr. Aaron Boster - friend of the pod (been on the podcast twice) and a top MS specialist.  We're going to do a Zoom call via Facebook Live some time soon (perhaps the week between Christmas and New Years) to answer everyone's questions about this vaccine and MS - and the various MS DMT's, etc. If you have questions - please - hit "reply" and give 'em to me. I'll get them answered on that Live call. And I'll let you know as soon as we get that scheduled!!  Ok - let's get after it:1.  Did you know that I've done over 70 podcast episodes?? Yep - I have. They're all available wherever you get your podcasts - just search on FUMS! And PLEASE -subscribe so you don't miss a single one - AND PLEASE, PLEASE - give me a rating and a review. You wouldn't believe how much that can help my podcast numbers - getting it to more MS'ers and showing sponsors we're worth investing in!  Honestly - it won't take more than 2 minutes - I promise - and it would help me so much. I read every one of the reviews and would really appreciate reading YOURS.  Thanks in advance. 2.  About 80 percent of people living with multiple sclerosis experience bladder incontinence and difficulty with bladder emptying at some point!! Eighty percent! In this GREAT article (written by my dear friend Pelvic Health Specialist Erin Glace) you'll learn some exercises that can help:  6 Physical Therapy Inspired Exercises for MS Bladder Problems3.  That time I did a video interview of my kids about what it's like to grow up with a parent with #MS . . . Maggie Mae, Reagan & Me - And MS4.  Isolation. It's something people with chronic illness already understood when COVID showed up. In this insightful article, MS advocate Devin Garlit share some lessons he's learned over time.  Devin's Tips for Battling Isolation5.  This is SOOOO interesting. Do YOU have the Epstein-Barr Virus antibodies?? Have you ever had mono?? Spend the 2 minutes it takes to read this article and get informed. Good stuff.  MS & EBV6.  MultipleSclerosis.net is conducting a market research study on behalf of a sponsor, to learn more about how patients feel about specific issues related to MS. If you qualify and complete the 35-minute survey, you will get a $25 e-gift card!  Paid Gig OpportunityWell - that's all folks. Hope you are doing well and aren't getting too stressed about this coming week!!  And STAY HOME! Wear your masks - and insist others do as well. Protect yourself and others! You all are really important to me. Please take care of yourselves! xxoWarmly -- Kathy#FUMS

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