Living with Multiple Sclerosis means learning to navigate a body that does not always cooperate. It means wrestling with faith, asking hard questions about God, and redefining independence. With this, there is a metaphor in my head I can’t shake. After a great podcast conversation…
Once again, words from a therapist got my wheels turning toward my keyboard. In conversation with Dr. KB my psychotherapist I was forced to face the reality of the battle I’ve been fighting without really acknowledging the gravity of the situation. I’ve referred to trying…
I don’t have any tattoos. I’ve never been opposed to the idea, but for most of my life, I’ve never found the perfect one to permanently put on my body. Since then, I’ve seen several things I consider tattoo-worthy, but two of them would be…
Having parents who have ever smoked cigarettes, or who smoked in the three months before pregnancy, is associated with a significantly increased likelihood of childhood-onset multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a small study in Italy. The findings suggest that early-life exposure to cigarette smoke, including…
Two of the most effective treatments for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) — Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) and Tysabri (natalizumab) — are essentially matched in their ability to control the disease, a new nationwide study from Denmark suggests. Researchers found no significant difference between the two therapies in preventing…
Tweet Lilly the pink invented medicinal compound the saviour of the human race according to the Scaffold….Today we hear of a universal vaccine for respiratory infection …….oh it’s in mice. Mice don’t develop life long immunity like guinea pigs and humans so remember that when…
Bladder issues are one of those symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) that nobody really prepares you for. People often talk about mobility problems, fatigue, or vision changes — not the sudden, urgent need to find a bathroom or the constant awareness of the one closest…
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a nearly fivefold increased risk of developing dementia compared with those without the disease, according to a real-world study in Taiwan. Treatment with disease-modifying therapies significantly reduced the risk for neurodegenerative dementias, or dementias associated with the loss of…
Myelin-making cells in some areas of the brain were more resistant to injury in a mouse model of myelin damage than the same cells in other brain regions. Researchers created detailed, brain-wide maps showing exactly where myelin-making cells, known as oligodendrocytes, are located in the…
For a heart-healthy win that feels like spring on a plate, you can’t beat this easy sheet pan Lemon-Herb Salmon & Spring Greens. Salmon is packed with Omega-3 fatty acids that support cardiovascular health. Ingredients: Directions: Enjoy!! Source: blog.mymsaa.org