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Non-active secondary progressive MS progression
Is best managed by emerging therapies like Tolebrutinib ( not yet available), that shows promise in trials by targeting inflammation. Traditional disease modifying therapies are largely ineffective for inactive SPMS. Managing lifestyle factors-specifically regular exercise, smoking recession, and a healthy diet- can help manage disability progression and improve quality of life. I also search for…
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Budasonide maintenance
Saw Dr. Karen today, and she agrees that budasonide maintenance will be good for my colitis. A tiny 3mg tablet lets me enjoy life so much more! Steroid use can cause weakened bones. Though there is a small amount of calcium in my daily vitamin, I’ll add a calcium supplement to my daily nutrition intake.
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I battle Multiple Sclerosis every minute of every day.
What’s your super power?
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Your illness does not define you,
Your strength and courage does.
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One of the most painful things I’ve done
Is letting go of an older version of myself.
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I’m a simple person
Who hides a thousand feelings behind the happiest smile.
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You’re going to carry this illness for the rest of your life.
So you can either wallow in the weight of that, or you can fight for your only life and make it a good story.
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Having multiple sclerosis is associated with a higher prevalence of other auto immune diseases.
Commonly associated autoimmune conditions – Studies indicate that people with MS are more likely to also have: Other conditions – Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjögren’s syndrome, Type 1 diabetes, and Pernicious Anemia This coexistence is likely due to shared genetic susceptibility, immune system dysfunction (like T cell issues), and common environmental triggers, which can cause others autoimmune…
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Living with Multiple Sclerosis is challenging
It is a chronic, unpredictable, and incurable condition, with symptoms like severe fatigue, pain, mobility issues, weakness, spasms and cognitive issues. Bladder dysfunction occurs in 8 out of 10 people who have MS. This too can be challenging.
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You know that voice in the back of your head that tells you not to do something?
Mine bets me five dollars I can’t!