In recognition of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in March, the MS Awareness Month campaign features a series of stories highlighting the real-life experiences of people affected by MS, written in their own words. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and Pinterest for more stories like this, using the hashtag #MSAwarenessMonth, or read the full series….
The biggest Michigan game I missed and the lesson MS taught me
Lately, I’ve been thinking about University of Michigan football more than usual. Part of that is because Dan and I recently recorded a podcast with former University of Michigan offensive lineman Brian Wallace. Brian and I share something beyond a connection to Michigan football—we were both diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 1997. Our conversation…
High Epstein-Barr antibody levels over time may aid MS diagnosis
Most people with multiple sclerosis (MS) have persistently high levels of antibodies against Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), but these antibodies are much less common in people with other neuroinflammatory diseases and in healthy people, a study found “This study indicates that serial testing for EBV-specific antibodies could serve as an additional biomarker to help distinguish MS…
It’s National MS Awareness Month!
By Samuel Fitch The idea of self-advocacy is something that becomes incredibly important when you live with multiple sclerosis or care for someone who does. There are many ways to advocate for yourself, in medical decisions, in treatment conversations, and … Continue reading → Source: blog.mymsaa.org
Sharing the lessons I’ve learned while living with MS
In recognition of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in March, the MS Awareness Month campaign features a series of stories highlighting the real-life experiences of people affected by MS, written in their own words. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and Pinterest for more stories like this, using the hashtag #MSAwarenessMonth, or read the full series….
Anti-CD20 in the Middle East
Tweet Rituximab is a WHO MS essessential medicine yet it is not approved for use in MS and not re-imbursed by NHS England. There are three approved anti-CD20 with rituximab most similar to ocrelizumab in terms of dosing and its structure. It is given at doses to kill B cells just like all the other…
What Artificial Intelligence has taught me about Multiple Sclerosis and stewardship
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about Artificial Intelligence. Not just what it can do, but what it costs. Living with Multiple Sclerosis means my energy is limited, and some days my brain or body simply refuses to cooperate the way I’d like it to. For people living with chronic illness or disability, tools like…
The C world needs funding
Tweet The C word….is often mentioned when it comes to MS…but proof-is in the pudding. If MS is an autoimmune condion and you know how to turn the immune system off you can silence autoimmunity…I have done it. But the isssue is how do you translate it into controling MS, when you don’t really know…
With MS, it’s important to address mental health early in the process
In recognition of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in March, the MS Awareness Month campaign features a series of stories highlighting the real-life experiences of people affected by MS, written in their own words. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and Pinterest for more stories like this, using the hashtag #MSAwarenessMonth, or read the full series….
Challenges Are Endless
It has been a long time since I last wrote, and I have several reasons for finding it difficult. First, I have been experiencing vision issues. I do not understand the reason, but my vision is clear in the morning, but worsens as the day goes on. This has persisted for several weeks. I thought it was…