Hello friends --It just doesn't get any better than Fall weather.  I just love it.  That damned heat and humidity have moved on and I feel so much better.  Hoping you can say the say thing!!So - what's shaking in the world of MS, you ask? Well - let's have a looksee:1.  You may have heard of Dr. Gretchen Hawley of the MSingLink.  She's an  AMAZING Physical Therapist that has dedicated her practice to helping US - MS'ers!!  The tips and clarity she offered in this interview were MANY!  Click to listen here: Dr. Gretchen Hawley - FUMS Podcast 2.  This was news to me: Spinal lesions do not necessarily indicate a diagnosis of MS, and can sometimes lead to a misdiagnosis of MS.  MS Spine Lesions3.  COVID-19 vaccines work in MS patients despite immunotherapy treatment.  Mic drop.  🎤    This Shit Works4.  #MS prevention - what a concept.  Interesting article about the possibility.   Stop It Before It Starts!!!5.  Nausea can be a direct symptom of MS or an offshoot of another symptom. Also, some of the medications used to treat specific symptoms of MS can cause nausea. Let's take a closer look.  Nausea and MS6.  Do you experience any of these symptoms: aching or throbbing,skin crawling, burning or stinging, shooting, stabbing, or tearing pain,electrical shock-like sensations?  Then you'll find this article interesting: Everything You Need to Know About DysesthesiaBONUS: Put this event on your calendar (November 6th, noon-4 pm):  Virtual Holistic Health & Wellness Forum by Yoga Moves MS.  

Presentations and discussion topics will include a range of best practices within traditional medicine in addition to broader based options for health promotion and illness prevention including:

• Coping with MS symptoms such as fatigue and pain

• Resilience and inspirational stories from MS patients

• Self-care practices

• Exercise and physical therapy for MS and exciting new research

• Complementary and alternatives to medical care

• Mind-body practices such as yoga and meditation

• NMOSD

Learn more about it and sign up here: Holistic Health & Wellness Forum

If I can help you in anyway - please reach out.  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#FUMS

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

P.S.  OffScrip Media (podcast network specializing in raw, unapologetic podcasts about advocacy, heroism, and the audacity of health) is looking for a new freelance podcast producer.  Brainstorming show ideas, booking guests, proofing show notes, etc. Work on the FUMS Podcast Show would be a very important part of this role. **Flexible and 100% remote.  Perfect for a chronicpreneur!  Interested?? Send your resume here: [email protected]