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Infusion Medications The past few weeks we have been discussing the various types of treatments for multiple sclerosis including injectable medications and oral medications. This week we will be discussing infusion medications. There are only four medications in this category, two of which have been approved just recently, Tysabri, Novantrone, Lemtrada and Ocrevus. Let’s take […]
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MSMonday: Treatment Options: Oral Medications Last week we discussed inject-able medications. This week let’s discuss the oral medication options that are available. Oral medications didn’t hit the market until just recently. Before then, people with MS were stuck with injection only options, which was clearly not ideal. As patients, we would hear about oral medications […]
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Medication Options: Injectable Medications Injectable medications were the first treatment options to be approved for multiple sclerosis, with Betaseron being the first in this category to be approved in 1993. Since then, numerous other treatments have entered the picture, including many other injectable, infusion and oral medications. The primary role of each of these injectable medications […]
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Treating Relapses: To Treat or Not To Treat? Last week we discussed what relapses look like, including those pesky pseudo-exacerbations. This week we will be covering how to treat a relapse. The opinion about such treatment, and more importantly, when treatment is necessary, seems to have changed since I was first diagnosed. Should you Treat? […]
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I was sitting on the couch watching TV with my then boyfriend, now husband, on a Thursday evening. I absentmindedly scratched my right leg and thought to myself “that feels a little funny”, but I went on with my evening and didn’t think anything else of it. At least until Saturday morning. When I woke […]
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Five Types of Multiple Sclerosis Last week I discussed the causes of multiple sclerosis and there were many. This week I’m going to cover the types of multiple sclerosis and there are not nearly as many to go over in this category. Overall, the disease itself is the same. It is an autoimmune condition where […]
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Sleep and the Autoimmune Protocol This post contains affiliate links, to learn what that means, click here! The Autoimmune Protocol goes way beyond just food. In these next few posts we’ll dive into the other aspects of the protocol and discuss how it all comes together to create an entire healing lifestyle. If you’re just addressing […]
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When first diagnosed with MS, one of the questions you may ask yourself is “how did this happen to me?” You may think that you did this right, and that right, so therefore that shouldn’t be happening. But as scientists are discovering, it’s not just one thing that causes the onset of multiple sclerosis, it’s […]
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Some very interesting and exciting research has just been published in the past few days which you may have seen floating all over the inter-webs. Scientists have specified several specific gut microbes that may influence the onset of multiple sclerosis and its progression. Whaaattt??? Yup. Most recently researchers at UC San Francisco identified two gut microbes […]
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The world feels messy and stressful right now. Between hatred and natural disasters, things going on around us feel somewhat out of control. When this happens, stress increases. While we aren’t in control of where the next Nazi demonstration will be, or where the next hurricane will hit, we are in control of how we react […]
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Very very frightening!
Which one is your fav??
Also, featuring Jimothy- who is a paid actor
#lissms #multiplesclerosis #thisisms #hauntedhouse
Very very frightening!
Which one is your fav??
Also, featuring Jimothy- who is a paid actor
#lissms #multiplesclerosis #thisisms #hauntedhouse
Oh I definitely did, kicked him out of my kitchen to be exact.
But I think this relationship was the straw that broke my camels back in terms of developing MS.
I can see other risk factors throughout my life, but this 10000% was the final one.
If you are in a toxic or abusive relationship, job, friendship, family- this is your sign to put yourself first and leave!
#lissms #multiplesclerosis #abusiverelationshiprecovery #nervoussystemsupport #becausems
Oh I definitely did, kicked him out of my kitchen to be exact.
But I think this relationship was the straw that broke my camels back in terms of developing MS.
I can see other risk factors throughout my life, but this 10000% was the final one.
If you are in a toxic or abusive relationship, job, friendship, family- this is your sign to put yourself first and leave!
#lissms #multiplesclerosis #abusiverelationshiprecovery #nervoussystemsupport #becausems
These and so many more things are helpful to me in reducing symptoms…
But do I do them all, everyday? Absolutely not 😅
Some are staples, some are supports..
How do you take care of your symptoms?
What’s easiest?
What’s hardest?
#LissMS #multiplesclerosis #MSSymptomManagement #thisisms #becausems
These and so many more things are helpful to me in reducing symptoms…
But do I do them all, everyday? Absolutely not 😅
Some are staples, some are supports..
How do you take care of your symptoms?
What’s easiest?
What’s hardest?
#LissMS #multiplesclerosis #MSSymptomManagement #thisisms #becausems
Diagnosis TLDR:
Scene: 23, in graduate school, working at Target full time, and unfortunately in an abusive relationship
- vision got blotchy blurry
- spine got electrical impulse feeling with movement
- eye doc, who said get an MRI, then left a message saying don’t have a brain tumor 😲 but see a neurologist IMMEDIATELY 😲😲
- neurologist: does all the tests. More MRIs, visual field, AWFUL spinal tap 😵💫
Yup, MS 🧡
What was your first symptom?
what told you something was wrong?
#lissms #multiplesclerosis #msdiagnosis #thisisms #becausems
Diagnosis TLDR:
Scene: 23, in graduate school, working at Target full time, and unfortunately in an abusive relationship
- vision got blotchy blurry
- spine got electrical impulse feeling with movement
- eye doc, who said get an MRI, then left a message saying don’t have a brain tumor 😲 but see a neurologist IMMEDIATELY 😲😲
- neurologist: does all the tests. More MRIs, visual field, AWFUL spinal tap 😵💫
Yup, MS 🧡
What was your first symptom?
what told you something was wrong?
#lissms #multiplesclerosis #msdiagnosis #thisisms #becausems
It’s easy to outsource the understanding of our bodies to the internet and “other”
I mean I get it, I was once in an unpredictable body too- and it sucked. I didn’t understand what was happening and I would have loved for someone to say: here’s the key.
But what if… instead of looking outward for more info.. you went inward and gave yourself the information, and in doing so you helped to improve how your body feels and functions.. sounds kinda cool, right?
I explain it all in my Slap it to Map it training.. comment SLAP and I’ll send it to you asap
#lissms #multiplesclerosis #slapittomapit #nervoussystemregulation #lymphaticmassage
It’s easy to outsource the understanding of our bodies to the internet and “other”
I mean I get it, I was once in an unpredictable body too- and it sucked. I didn’t understand what was happening and I would have loved for someone to say: here’s the key.
But what if… instead of looking outward for more info.. you went inward and gave yourself the information, and in doing so you helped to improve how your body feels and functions.. sounds kinda cool, right?
I explain it all in my Slap it to Map it training.. comment SLAP and I’ll send it to you asap
#lissms #multiplesclerosis #slapittomapit #nervoussystemregulation #lymphaticmassage
First, comment SLAP and I’ll send you my morning exercise that is great for waking you up and helping you feel better in your body.
Second.. The actually doing something day after day after day is the hardest part!
Most people think consistency means daily- but that’s not true! Don’t fall into that perfectionist trap.
Set an alarm on your phone a few times a day.
When the alarm goes off- don’t turn it off and ignore it- do the thing!
And you’re done!
How do you help yourself remember to be consistent?
#lissms #slapittomapit #multiplesclerosis #thisisms
First, comment SLAP and I’ll send you my morning exercise that is great for waking you up and helping you feel better in your body.
Second.. The actually doing something day after day after day is the hardest part!
Most people think consistency means daily- but that’s not true! Don’t fall into that perfectionist trap.
Set an alarm on your phone a few times a day.
When the alarm goes off- don’t turn it off and ignore it- do the thing!
And you’re done!
How do you help yourself remember to be consistent?
#lissms #slapittomapit #multiplesclerosis #thisisms
If we haven’t met yet, Hi! 👋🏼👋🏼 I’m Alissa.
I’m a Holistic Practitioner & Therapist specializing in Multiple Sclerosis.
There are SO many tools that we can use to help improve our bodies functioning- which can in turn improve our MS symptoms.
The biggies that have helped me? 👇🏼
🥗Nutrition
🏋🏻♀️Movement
🧘🏻♀️Stress management
Want my most favorite, super short exercise that can help MS symptoms??
Comment: SLAP and I’ll send it to you!!
#lissms #SlapittoMapit #multiplesclerosis #thisisms #becausems
If we haven’t met yet, Hi! 👋🏼👋🏼 I’m Alissa.
I’m a Holistic Practitioner & Therapist specializing in Multiple Sclerosis.
There are SO many tools that we can use to help improve our bodies functioning- which can in turn improve our MS symptoms.
The biggies that have helped me? 👇🏼
🥗Nutrition
🏋🏻♀️Movement
🧘🏻♀️Stress management
Want my most favorite, super short exercise that can help MS symptoms??
Comment: SLAP and I’ll send it to you!!
#lissms #SlapittoMapit #multiplesclerosis #thisisms #becausems
Comment SLAP and I’ll send you the short how to video!
Your body functioning better so you feel better in 3 minutes?
It sounds like a stupid infomercial BS claim I know and I roll my eyes every time I type it, but.. it’s kinda true?
Idk, I’ll let you be the final judge
Comment SLAP and I’ll send you the short how to video!
Your body functioning better so you feel better in 3 minutes?
It sounds like a stupid infomercial BS claim I know and I roll my eyes every time I type it, but.. it’s kinda true?
Idk, I’ll let you be the final judge
Comment SLAP and I’ll send you the short how to video!
Your body functioning better so you feel better in 3 minutes?
It sounds like a stupid infomercial BS claim I know and I roll my eyes every time I type it, but.. it’s kinda true?
Idk, I’ll let you be the final judge
#lissms #multiplesclerosis #slapittomapit #betterbrain
Comment SLAP and I’ll send you the short how to video!
Your body functioning better so you feel better in 3 minutes?
It sounds like a stupid infomercial BS claim I know and I roll my eyes every time I type it, but.. it’s kinda true?
Idk, I’ll let you be the final judge
#lissms #multiplesclerosis #slapittomapit #betterbrain
It’s an easy exercise with a silly name, but it actually packs a punch and can really change how you feel.
Imagine measurably more energy and feeling more stable and balanced- and even improving a few MS symptoms here and there too?🤷🏻♀️
Your possibilities are endless!
Comment SLAP and I’ll send you the short video about how to do it!
#lissms #slapittomapit multiplesclerosis #thisisms
It’s an easy exercise with a silly name, but it actually packs a punch and can really change how you feel.
Imagine measurably more energy and feeling more stable and balanced- and even improving a few MS symptoms here and there too?🤷🏻♀️
Your possibilities are endless!
Comment SLAP and I’ll send you the short video about how to do it!
#lissms #slapittomapit multiplesclerosis #thisisms
Take a time out for a literal minute.
It’s amazing what happens when you take the time to care for your body and nervous system.
#LissMS #multiplesclerosis #nervoussystemregulation
Take a time out for a literal minute.
It’s amazing what happens when you take the time to care for your body and nervous system.
#LissMS #multiplesclerosis #nervoussystemregulation
First year flower garden needed a post. Already looking forward to next summer, maybe a little less yellow? Can’t wait for the zinnias to bloom!
😂🌼💛
What are you growing??
#lissms #cutflowergarden
First year flower garden needed a post. Already looking forward to next summer, maybe a little less yellow? Can’t wait for the zinnias to bloom!
😂🌼💛
What are you growing??
#lissms #cutflowergarden
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