Hello friends --The saga continues! Last week - Friday the 13th found me learning that I had a roof leak and all 3 of my toilets were leaking, causing a doubling of my water bill. So - I got the roof leak fixed (I hope - can't know until it rains again!) and I bought the toilets and have them in my garage. The installation was to  happen today. The installer texted me this morning and said he woke up with a terrible headache. I've heard people report that that was their first symptom of COVID so I'm grateful to put up with toilet leaks to avoid exposure!!  Ok - let's get after it:1.  I'm grateful for ongoing research - and for finding what doesn't work and what makes MS worse in an effort to find what does work and what makes MS better!  Promising MS Drug May Make The Disease Worse2.  Disease Modifying Therapies (DMTs) can be an important part of managing your #MS. Here is a chart of DMTs and thier potential side effects to help you decide which one might be right for YOU!!  DMT Comparison Chart3.  I need this article. I LOVE junk food. There, I said it. What's YOUR favorite junk food????  How I Dropped the Junk Food and Got Serious with an MS-Friendly Diet4.  This "breakthrough" is about Alzheimer's - but it affects the brain and I find hope in any breakthroughs that affect the brain. And - you may have someone you love that is dealing with Alzheimer's so - here you go: A Potential to Prevent Alzheimer's Found in Animal Studies5.  Typing patterns in daily smartphone use show clinically relevant changes over time in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), but not among healthy individuals, a study shows. How cool is that?!?!?  Smartphone Typing Patterns May Be Tool for Monitoring MS Progression6.  Have you ever done neuropsych testing?? Cognitive testing? It is LONG and difficult. But probably a really smart thing to do for a baseline for comparison in case of progression. This software may make that process easier. Software Platform May Allow for Automated MS Cognitive TestingNext week is Thanksgiving and the kick off to the holiday season. I just recorded a really quick (4 minutes) podcast coming out next week to welcome the holiday season and inviting you to the updated MS Holiday Gift Guide (coming out next week) AND the UPDATED FUMS Merchandise Shop. Lots of great ideas in that guide and LOTS of fun FUMS logo'ed products like jackets, hats, sweatshirts and jewelry! You can wear your FUMS attitude!!  Here's where to go to see all the options:  FUMS ShopInterested in some MS Life Strategy or Chronicpreneur (finding or creating flexible, remote work situations that accommodate your health) coaching with me? Learn more here: Work With Me. Take care. Be careful. Happy Holidays!!  Warmly -- Kathy#FUMS

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