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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.

#Vaccinations #MultipleSclerosis #MightyTogether #newlydiagnosed #Disability #Caregiving #autoimmune

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.

#MultipleSclerosis #Disability #Pain #Spasticity #Caregiving

Facebook, YouTube, Twitch links here — www.nationalmssociety.org/how-you-can-help/get-involved/cale...

Living with MS can affect men in unique ways, both physically and emotionally. Learn about male-oriented treatment options, symptom management, and adapting to changes in family, work and daily life from Dr. Roberto Alejandro Cruz, neurologist and neuroimmunologist at DHR Comprehensive MS Center in McAllen, Texas, and board member at the Latino Alliance for Neuroimmunology.

If you can't attend, the recordings of all programs are available online.

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Have a wonderful season in all of the celebrations. This is a time of peace and kindness 🙏✨️💗
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#Anxiety
#Arthritis
#Caregiving
#Headache
#ChronicVestibularMigraine
#DistractMe

MS Navigators 800-344-4867, email contactusnmss@nmss.org

or live online at www.nationalmssociety.org/resources/get-support/ms-navigator

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Parenting is hard work that takes effort, patience, and a lot of energy — and doing it while managing a chronic illness adds an extra layer of challenges that often requires additional compassion and support.

What advice, tips, or encouraging words would you share about parenting with a chronic illness?

📖 Need a Mighty read? Check out today’s Story of the Week for more tips and insight:
4 Guilt-Free Tips for Parenting With a Chronic Illness

#ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #MentalHealth #Disability #Caregiving #RareDisease #Migraine #Stroke #CardiovascularDisease #AutonomicDysfunction #PosturalOrthostaticTachycardiaSyndrome #Spoonie #Lupus #Endometriosis
#Cancer #Anxiety #PTSD #CheckInWithMe

Register at engage.nationalmssociety.org/new_to_ms_december_2025_virtual

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