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Wheelchair users: If you don’t have an accessible grabber, try bbq grill tongs to reach and pick up light items.
Living with Secondary-Progressive MS (SPMS) Age: 57 Female More than 5 years
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To improve mood and a sense of well-being, I encourage my fellow MS Warriors to make gratitude a habit. Share appreciations with your family, keep a gratitude journa ... read more
Lisa Doggett, MD, MPH
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) Age: 46 Female More than 5 years
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QUESTION OF THE DAY:
What’s one gadget you love and think other people who have MS should know about it?
I keep protein shakes in a little fridge so when I take my morning vitamins/prescriptions I can wash them down without getting an upset stomach
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) Age: 51 Female More than 5 years
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Ask how your friend is doing, then be ready to listen. Listening without judgment or interruption is one of the most helpful things you can do for any friend, includ ... read more
Rosalind Kalb, PhD
Healthcare provider for Multiple Sclerosis
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Don't get caught up in the diet game! Eat plenty of (organic) fruits and vegetables and limited low-fat meats. Above all, try to maintain a consistent routine and ea ... read more
Mona
Living with Secondary-Progressive MS (SPMS) Age: 52 Female More than 5 years
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Try to find something zen. My pets loved me just as much, even when I was at my worst. They were patient and comforting to me. When you feel bad, it’s very therapeut ... read more
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) Age: 39 Female More than 5 years
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I finally went natural, use frankincense and Lifelong Vitality [supplements], and have lived a great life for 19 years. Exacerbations have gotten milder and I am tak ... read more
Michele H.
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) Female More than 5 years
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Do as much as you can for as long as you can. Don't put activities or things you want to do off until another day. Each day with this condition is unknown. Keep posi ... read more
Lori
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) Age: 44 Female Less than 1 year
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Try using a professional-grade mandoline in the kitchen. I really enjoy making soups and stew, but it's too much chopping. Using a mandoline has really helped! And I ... read more
Jen H
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) Age: 47 Female More than 5 years
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Sudoku and wordscapes.
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) Age: 59 Female More than 5 years
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Apple slicer
Living with Primary-Progressive MS (PPMS) Age: 39 Female More than 5 years
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I eat a partial plant-based diet. I still eat fish and some chicken. I eat a lot of fresh fruits and veggies. I am learning to combine vegan and vegetarian in our di ... read more
Faith
Living with Secondary-Progressive MS (SPMS) Age: 65 Female
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I put essential oils like eucalyptus, lavender, and peppermint into normal unscented lotion. Then I use a muscle/foam roller to help with muscle/joint cramping. The ... read more
Sidney Sterling
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) Age: 22 Female More than 5 years
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Love our Amazon Echo "Alexa"... set a timer, reminder, add to shopping list, add to calendar, turn on nightstand light, etc. Our connected house with Alexa keeping t ... read more
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) Age: 60 Male More than 5 years
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I have a circular disk that spins on the floor when you stand on it during transfers. It is to assist me when transferring from my wheelchair into a car or to anothe ... read more
Living with Primary-Progressive MS (PPMS) More than 5 years
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Speak openly and honestly with your physician: Your doctor can only help you if they know the truth about how you feel and how you are acting with regard to their di ... read more
Barbara
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) Age: 56 Female More than 5 years
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Fast Fact
A landmark study published in March 2019 estimates that nearly 1 million Americans have MS — 2x more than previous estimates.
Neurology
A landmark study published in March 2019 estimates that nearly 1 million Americans have MS — 2x more than previous estimates.Silly thing but I use a shower cap that’s plastic on one side and terry cloth on other and put it on my head after showering instead of trying to get a towel on my h ... read more
Living with Secondary-Progressive MS (SPMS) Age: 60 Female
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I've become very interested in the research on effects of early life stressors on bodily health. There's a definite link. One book I find insightful is Gabor Mate's ... read more
Pamela
Living with Secondary-Progressive MS (SPMS) Age: 58 Female More than 5 years
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Eat healthy, stay positive & move more.
Aya Mamdouh
Living with Multiple Sclerosis Age: 26 Female More than 5 years
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