LifewithMS

  • It’s funny

    How having autoimmune diseases, my normal is the equivalent to someone else’s awful. Which is okay because they shouldn’t have to live with what I do, or understand it. I wouldn’t wish this awfulness on anyone. Don’t worry about me though. When given an obstacle, I will do my best to figure out how to…

  • NEVER LET

    Your illness define you. Your illness harden your heart from all the pain. Your illness keep you from smiling. Even if it’s through your tears. Your illness tell you who you are or who you can be. Never give up. You deserve a happy life.

  • Hmmmmm

    Research indicates a link between gut bacteria and multiple sclerosis, that is prevalent in individuals with MS and may contribute to the disease’s development. Studies suggest that gut microbial composition can influence the immune system’s activity, potentially triggering or worsening MS symptoms. Gut bacteria are implicated in microscopic colitis (MC) through a phenomenon called dysbiosis,…

  • Sometimes the best thing you can do

    Is not think, not wonder, not imagine, and not obsess. Just breathe and have faith that everything will work out for the best.

  • I fight

    My own body, every single day.

  • You don’t get to choose what is handed to you.

    You choose how you live with it.

  • Researchers Identify Gut Bacteria that May Be Linked to MS Risk

    Knowing which bacteria are linked to MS can lead to new diagnostic tools, potential treatments, and better understanding of MS risk. Potential future strategies include developing therapies that target the bacteria or their toxins, creating diagnostic tests based on a person’s specific bacterial makeup, or using gut micro biome modulation through diet, probiotics, or other…

  • Life becomes lighter the moment you stop gripping everything so tightly.

    Let go of everything that you can’t control. Let go of what is already gone. Let go of the stories in your mind. The more you loosen your hold, the more peace flows in. Freedom doesn’t come from having more. It comes from holding less.

  • I’m not saying it is easy, but it is worth it.

    To stay positive while living with chronic diseases, manage your stress and energy, and engage in meaningful activities. Practice gratitude, celebrate small accomplishments, and refrain from negative self-talk, by acknowledging your challenges but focusing on what you can do.

  • The skill nobody teaches:

    How to be wrong well. Admit it fast, correct it immediately, learn from it. Being wrong isn’t the problem, staying wrong is.