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June 21, 2021June 21, 2021

MS News That Caught My Eye Last Week: Myelin Repair, Early DMT Use, Online Physical Therapy, At-home Exercise

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Scientists Discover Enzyme Needed for Activating Myelin Repair Here’s encouraging news for those interested in remyelination — and who isn’t interested in repairing our frayed MS nerves? Yes, it’s only ... Read more

June 18, 2021June 19, 2021

You Don’t Always Need to Fix It

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I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but most people don’t like a problem without a solution. If something isn’t working correctly, they’d rather fix, alter, or throw it out and ... Read more

June 18, 2021June 18, 2021

Be Warned: Another Column All About My MS and Me!

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Many years ago I thrust myself into the Edinburgh International Festival. For the many who have never heard of it: It’s the largest arts festival in the world, encompassing theater, ... Read more

June 18, 2021June 18, 2021

Do High Antibody Levels Mean I’m Protected Against COVID-19?

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Is 2,500 my magical COVID-19 number? At my annual MS checkup a week ago, my neurologist included a blood test for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Antibodies are proteins in the blood that ... Read more

June 17, 2021June 17, 2021

How to Make Summer Sizzle Without the Heat (and Symptoms)

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Summertime is synonymous with long days of warmth, coastal sunsets, boating, and barbecues. A montage of my teenage self at sailing camp, pool parties, and beach bonfires plays to Loggins ... Read more

June 15, 2021June 15, 2021

I Seek to Overcome MS Challenges by Being Resourceful

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Something crazy happened: I felt the strength slowly run out of my leg. It was like it needed a serious charge, but the charging port was nonexistent. I’d received some ... Read more

June 14, 2021June 14, 2021

MS News That Caught My Eye Last Week: Stem Cell Trial, Young PWMS and DMTs, Exoskeleton, Tests for Kids

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Stem Cell Transplant Trial Enrolls First Patient in Minnesota It looks as if we’re moving closer to the day when stem cell transplants become an approved MS treatment in the ... Read more

June 11, 2021June 11, 2021

A Drizzly Summer Weekend and an Antibiotic Rejection

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There was a time when I’d regularly strap on two pads, stride out between English showers, and attempt to bat on the subsequently dodgy surface. That was good for the ... Read more

June 11, 2021June 11, 2021

45 Years and Counting, Even With MS

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Happy anniversary to us! My wife, Laura, and I are celebrating our 45th wedding anniversary this month. It’s hard to believe, especially because the divorce rate for someone with multiple ... Read more

June 10, 2021June 10, 2021

Are You Overdosed on Toxic Positivity? Take the #RealTalkRare Challenge

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Has anyone ever told you to be thankful that things aren’t worse after you’ve received upsetting news? Have you ever felt pressured by others to be grateful, even in the ... Read more

June 8, 2021June 8, 2021

I’m Learning to Love My New MS Diet

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Three weeks into the Overcoming MS (OMS) diet, I’m pleased to have made the switch. The diet focuses on eating fish and seafood, and lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole ... Read more

June 7, 2021June 7, 2021

MS News That Caught My Eye Last Week: Nasal DMT, VR for Gait, Brain Stimulation, Amino Sugars

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Nasal Foralumab Led to Promising Immune Effects in Phase 1 Trial It sure would be nice to have a nasal spray to treat MS, but this research is still in ... Read more

June 4, 2021June 5, 2021

Making the Most of Both Good Days and Bad

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If you have multiple sclerosis, no matter how long you’ve lived with it, you likely know it can be unpredictable. It can hit in weird ways you’re not expecting, even ... Read more

June 4, 2021June 4, 2021

My Latest Trigeminal Neuralgia Attack Was Like a Knife Through the Molar

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Screaming. The pain from this trigeminal neuralgia (TN) attack was worse than any previous attack. And there have been aplenty. I couldn’t function! But boy could I scream. It was ... Read more

June 4, 2021June 4, 2021

Should Dr. Google Help Guide Your Treatment?

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Paging Dr. Google. OK, maybe I’m being overly dramatic, but The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Google and HCA Healthcare have struck a deal to share data and create ... Read more