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March 8, 2021March 8, 2021

MS News That Caught My Eye Last Week: COVID-19 Vaccines, Benign and Aggressive MS, Cog Fog, Diet

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All of the stories this week are from the ACTRIMS 2021 Forum, an MS research conference held virtually Feb. 25–27. #ACTRIMS2021 – COVID-19 Vaccines Safe for MS Patients, Minimally Affected ... Read more

March 5, 2021March 6, 2021

This Is What Love Looks Like

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Last night, as I was grumpily prowling through a pile of overpriced red and white striped hats looking for one that would fit my fifth grader, I asked myself, Why ... Read more

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021

I Had a Stupid, Scary Spill, but It Could Have Been Much Worse

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“Ooooops!” Actually, I spit out a shorter, one-syllable word as I took one of the scariest tumbles I’ve had in 40 years of living with MS. But this is a ... Read more

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021

Learning to Ride Along With the Ebbs and Flows of Multiple Sclerosis

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I am uncomfortable amid ambiguity and unknowns. I find myself searching for rationale when, at times, none exists. I crave clarity yet mostly exist amid the fogginess of MS. I ... Read more

March 2, 2021March 2, 2021

MS Is Like Having a Winning Ticket to a Club You Never Wanted to Join

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Recently, I was given the exceptional honor of finding stories for MS News Today‘s upcoming “31 days of MS“ initiative. I loved the challenge, and used it as an opportunity ... Read more

March 1, 2021March 1, 2021

MS News That Caught My Eye Last Week: POMS and Sunshine, Music Therapy, Tysabri, Socioeconomic Status

COVID-19 Columns, Multiple Sclerosis News Today Columns

Stories marked #ACTRIMS2021 are by members of the Multiple Sclerosis News Today team, who reported on this annual conference of MS researchers, held virtually this year due to COVID-19. #ACTRIMS2021 ... Read more

February 26, 2021February 26, 2021

After a Full Dose of Steroids, I’m Still a Little Old Man at 63

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“Let’s go for a walk,” my wife, Jane, chirpily suggested. This was a bit of a nightmare. I had to put on trousers. I perhaps cheekily get away with only ... Read more

February 26, 2021February 26, 2021

The Disturbing Trend of Caregiver Abuse in the MS Community

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This is disturbing and, unfortunately, not surprising. More than 50% of people with advanced multiple sclerosis reported they’ve been mistreated by a family member or friend who cares for them, ... Read more

February 23, 2021February 23, 2021

Why It’s Important to Promptly Address Changes in MS Symptoms

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Tingling fluttered down my spine and into my butt.  “What on earth was that?” I thought. I bent my head forward again, and the same thing happened.  “OK, that’s weird.” I ... Read more

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021

MS News That Caught My Eye Last Week: Tysabri, Evobrutinib, Diet Study, Rituximab

COVID-19 Columns, Multiple Sclerosis News Today Columns

Drop in PML With Tysabri Use in Sweden Likely Due to Risk Management Plan I’m JCV-positive, so I’m at risk for PML if I’m being treated with Tysabri. And I ... Read more

February 19, 2021February 20, 2021

Miracles From a Pile of Broken Glass

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I’ve recently been sucked into watching “Blown Away” on Netflix. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, it’s a reality TV show in which 10 master glass artists ... Read more

February 19, 2021February 19, 2021

Here’s What Our Alternative Valentine’s Day Is Like With MS

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Ah, timing. It was early Saturday afternoon on Feb. 13, and my wife, Jane, had just flushed the toilet for me. The doorbell rang — my flowers had arrived. An ... Read more

February 19, 2021February 19, 2021

Are You Having Trouble Paying for Your MS Medications?

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If you’re having trouble paying for your MS medications, you’re not alone. I regularly see social media posts from people whose insurance has changed or whose insurance company has suddenly ... Read more

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021

On Rare Disease Day, I’m Celebrating Being Extraordinarily Ordinary

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Rare – adjective Not occurring very often; uncommon Unusually good or remarkable On Feb. 28, the world will celebrate international Rare Disease Day. A rare disease is one that affects ... Read more

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021

Virtual Reality Could Play a Role in the Future of Our Health

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This week, I went to Tokyo, saw elephants up close in Africa, flew over New York, and watched a stage show, all in one day. How was it possible? Virtual ... Read more