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"It works in the beginning, but [breaks down] quickly and unpredictably.… The Loss of Identity From Chronic Illness is a Form of Trauma."

Can't do the same things, eat the same food, hang out with the same crowd … Who else can relate to this?

Chronic illness changes lives & lifestyles — but we can build back better, stronger.

Thought-provoking article here. Loss of Identity with Chronic Illness & The Plot Twist: Shar...

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"My mom means the world to me—she’s the most caring and positive person I know—and I’ll keep doing everything I can to support her and others living with MS!"

"In Bloomington, [Indiana], BuffaLouie’s is featuring the “Mendoza Bros. Burger” and Gable’s Bagels is serving the “Mendoza Bros. Cubano” bagel sandwich. Proceeds from both menu items will go directly to [MS funding]."

Fernando and the Indiana University Hoosiers are competing for the college football national championship.

events.nationalmssociety.org/participants/FernandoMendoza

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Here's to a new, bright, healthy 2026!!
Any other self care you may be adding in for the new year?
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"Creating pieces of wood art is both a mental and physical exercise," says Richard Unis of San Diego. "I’m doing what I can to prevent progression through physical activity.

"Each board I create is a journey and a meditation. Each piece tells a story. ... it is this personal connection and interpretation that makes the creative process so rewarding.

Read Richard's article "Finding GRIT With MS Through Creating Wood Art" at Momentum Magazine. www.nationalmssociety.org/news-and-magazine/momentum-magazin...

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In my social feeds, muscling for space with the bad, depressing headlines, you're gonna find tons of owls! Beautiful, intriguing, majestic, funny — I can't get enough of them. And this is all new for me too… Hoo knows where it came from? But when I can't get outside due to weather, I'm scrolling for these screechers.

Now, care to share? What were your 2025 sources for laughs, lightheartedness, wonder, joy?

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2025 Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza just became the first player from Indiana Univ. to win the award and he's using his platform to change lives. He and his brother Alberto (who backs up Fernando at QB) are spotlighting their nonprofit Mendoza Brothers' Fight Against MS, which they set up to honor their mom, Elsa, who lives with MS. It's not every day you win the award for college football player of the year, so Fernando is using his time to roll his excitement into support for the MS Society, providing info, services and research for people and families affected by #MultipleSclerosis . #MultipleSclerosis #MightyTogether #newlydiagnosed #Disability #Caregiving #autoimmune

This Ask an MS Expert segment with Dr. Lisa Doggett looks at the different shots (flu, COVID, RSV, pneumonia, etc.) and autoimmune concerns. Doggett herself is living with multiple sclerosis.

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Like a car in wintertime, it doesn't want to turn off = tremors.

Sit down —> engine knock

Cross my legs —> engine knock

Sneeze —> engine knock

Things that have helped: Heat/warmth (a blanket, sunning yourself). Stretching or exercising the leg. Holding or pressing the knee in place. Oral baclofen.

What has finally stopped it was getting a baclofen pump. Like what has helped country star Clay Walker (search for our recent post about him), this hockey puck-sized implant feeds powerful micro-doses of baclofen (a muscle relaxant) directly to your spinal cord. If the tightness, pain and fatigue of spasticity starts taking over your life, ask your specialist about this option. I've had this for eight years and it has changed our lives. Hit me up if you have any questions.

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