Hello friends --Both of my daughters were home over the weekend and let me tell you - this mama's heart is soooo happy! How are YOU doing?? I'd LOVE to hear from you.  Hit reply to this email and catch me up on YOU.  Ok - enough chitter-chatter lady.  Let's get to the good stuff:1.  I just posted a new blog post.  Well - it's a guest post, actually.  BTW - if you're interested in guest blogging - let me know.  I love giving people a platform!  Here's a link to this post all about Adjusting to Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic.2.  Heads up for my Tysabri FUMS'ers:  Mutations in the John Cunningham virus may serve as an early predictor for a rare brain infection in multiple sclerosis patients receiving Tysabri (natalizumab), a study suggests.  JC Virus Mutations May Predict Rare Brain Infection Linked to Tysabri3.  In patients with relapse remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), supplementation with probiotics may be associated with slower disability progression, reduced depressive symptoms, and improvements in general health, according to findings from a meta-analysis published in the International Journal of Clinical Practice.  Probiotic Supplements Tied to Improved Outcomes in Relapsing Remitting MS4.  Experts say getting a flu shot now can bolster your immune system early before the flu season is fully under way. They say even people who are relatively healthy should get the vaccination to prevent spreading the disease to others. They also note that flu vaccinations help keep the healthcare system from becoming overloaded. **My daughters and I got our this past weekend. 😉  Why It’s Better to Get a Flu Shot Now Rather Than Later5.  Everything You Need to Know About PPMS and the Workplace:  PPMS & Work6.  If you're experiencing chronic constipation, your eating habits might be playing a part. Adjusting your diet may help relieve your symptoms and promote regular, easy bowel movements. Here are some of the foods that may help relieve chronic constipation, along with some tasty recipe tips:  Food and Recipe Ideas to Target Chronic ConstipationThat's all folks.  Hope you found something of interest and help to you today.  If I can help you in any way,  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.  I have a new podcast available - have you heard?? It's called Patients Getting Paid - and it's for people with chronic illness who want to find or create work that accommodates their health. You can find it anywhere you get podcasts - or right here:  Patients Getting Paid Podcast 

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