Hello friends --It's Faux Fall in Virginia.  We had a couple of beautiful cool, low-humidity days last week and now we're back to sweltering again.  Typical.  Well - I know it's coming.  In fact, tomorrow (September 21st) is the first day of Fall.  Ummm - yeah, we'll see!  Can't wait though.  How about YOU.  What is YOUR favorite season.  Hit reply and let me know - plus - you know I LOVE hearing from you.  Just say hi!Ok crazy - let's get to why the people came here:1.  I ADORE this week's podcast guest: Sue Casey.  She's had MS for 50 years!!  She is the kindest most upbeat wonderful person.  I'll just say it:  you're welcome.  You're welcome because I introduced you to her.  Her spirit and optimism is contagious.  I've gotten to know her over the last year of her being in the Patients Getting Paid community and I'll tell you - my life has been enhanced by knowing her.  Listen in to our chat right here:  Sue Casey2.  The composition of bacteria in the gut is altered in MS patients compared with healthy people in the same household, a new study reports. Higher levels of inflammatory bacteria, lower levels of good bacteria observed.  UGH  Gut Bacteria Are Altered in MS, Linked to Disease Progression3.  This one caught my attention because I literally got about 2 hours of sleep Sunday night due to a very persistent facial twitch. Do you get those twitches that won't stop? I had one once that lasted 5 MONTHS and occasionally involved the entire side of my face making me look very much like the Joker.  Ahhh MS - you're so much fun!!  How Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Can Cause Eye Twitching & Other Eye Issues4.  Have you heard who's on Dancing with the Stars??  The MS community's own Selma Blair!!  Selma Blair Says 'DWTS' Is A 'New Chapter' In Her Multiple Sclerosis Journey5.  While we're talking about celebrities with MS - I LOVE Christina Applegate!  I can't wait for her show "Dead to Me" to come back on.  If you haven't seen it - grab the popcorn and get to it. It's great.  Christina Applegate Shared Her Struggle With Multiple Sclerosis6.  "How do you escape a spider when multiple sclerosis has you anchored in place?"  Ok - just take that in for a minute.  Yeah, right??  When Arachnophobia and MS IntersectThat's all folks. Hope you learned something new - or got a little giggle - or both!  Warmly -- Kathy#FUMSP.S.  Did you know that there is FUMS merchandise available?? There is.  The holidays are coming!!  We're adding new products all the time so keep check back.  Here's where to go:  FUMS Shop 

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