Hello friends --Happy Fall Y'all!!!  🍁  This is my favorite time of year.  I just love the cooler temps and the low humidity.  I feel so much better.  How about YOU?  What is your favorite season? And - is your MS affected by the weather?? I'd love to hear from you.  Hit reply and let me know.OK - let's get to the good stuff:1.  Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and multiple sclerosis (MS) are both neurodegenerative diseases that affect the central nervous system (CNS). Each attacks different portions of the body's nerves and affects muscle movements. In a few ways, these two diseases are similar. However, their key differences determine a lot about their treatment and outlook: ALS vs. MS: What Are Their Similarities and Their Differences?2.  Read on to learn more about MS-related seizures, as well as things that might be mistaken for seizure symptoms in people with MS:  Can MS Cause Seizures?3.  Because of the physical side effects of the disease, people living with MS are forced to become some of the most creative and clever individuals around. They must come up with new ways to adapt their lives to the challenges. In addition to taking precautions and prescribed medications from your doctor, here are a few other things you can do to try and minimize the occurrence and impact of MS flares.  5 Tips to Keep MS Flares From Burning You Out4.  The Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS) is a tool that doctors use to evaluate how fatigue is affecting someone living with multiple sclerosis (MS).  Read on to learn more about the MFIS, including the questions it covers and how it's scored:  Understanding the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale5.  Foot drop is unfortunately not uncommon in #MS. There are many treatment options, ranging from braces to physical therapy to surgery. They may not completely restore a normal gait, but they can often reduce symptoms significantly and make walking easier.  Foot Drop:  Causes, Treatments and More6.  It's impossible to avoid stress altogether, but you can find ways to better respond to stress. When you live with multiple sclerosis (MS), finding ways to manage your stress is an important part of managing your condition.  Does Stress Affect MS Plus 4 More QuestionsWell - that's all folks.  Hope you're enjoying this beautiful time of year as much as I am.Don't forget to meet me over in the FUMS Facebook community!!Warmly -- Kathy#FUMS

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