Hello friends --Happy MS Awareness Month!!  I'm aware - how about YOU!?!?!  Seriously though - let's all commit to doing something simple to help spread awareness about this disease - like post on your social media "It's MS Awareness Month.  AMA - ask me anything - no holds barred" - something like that.  Give people permission to ask you about your MS and give the gift of an education on an often misunderstood disease. Go get 'em (ok, crawling down from my soapbox now).Wanna see what's been going on in the MS-sphere this past week?? Okie dokie. Here you go:1.  Public Service Announcement: we are experiencing a "run" on the FUMS facemasks!!  I can't wait to see the army of FUMS'ers with thier masks of COVID defense on!!  If you've bought one, please post a picture of yourself in it on the FUMS Facebook page.  If you want in on this action, here's the link (there's lots of other FUMS gear in there too. Go ahead, share that FUMS attitude. LOUD AND PROUD, baby). FUMS Shop2.  Some good news: Treatment with rituximab before or during pregnancy was not associated with major pregnancy or infant complications, according to a case series of 19 women with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other autoimmune diseases.  Rituximab Use in Pregnancy Not Linked to Major Complications3.  Unusual symptoms of #MS. Aren't they all???  Unusual MS Symptoms4.  Many people with MS experience dizziness at one time or another.  But - is it dizziness or Vertigo? And what's the difference??  Here are the answers:  How to Tell the Difference Between Dizziness and Vertigo5.  Get those kids outside!!!  30 Minutes in Sun Each Day Lowers Risk of MS in Children6.  Has a caregiver mistreated you??  The Disturbing Trend of Caregiver Abuse in the MS CommunityThat's all folks. Hope you learned something today! Be sure to join us on the FUMS Facebook page for ongoing updates and real-time conversation!Take good care, be safe, and wash your hands!Warmly -- Kathy#FUMS

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