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Remyelination in MS Patients May Be Promoted by Blocking M3R Receptors, Study Reports Read about a study suggesting that blocking a protein receptor called M3R could be a promising strategy to promote remyelination in multiple sclerosis.

"This man. I honestly don’t know how I could get through this disease without him. The world is a funny place. We see the person with the illness and offer support and love but often we don’t recognize the person holding the affected person up or who asks 'why them God, why, they don’t deserve this!' I think as much as this diagnosis is hard for me, it’s just as hard for my hubby. It effects him as much as it effects me even if it’s in a different way. So today I’m bringing awareness and encouraging you to say thank you to the person who holds you up literally or emotionally when you just can’t even." ~ Instagram user ,

Brain Iron Levels Correlate with MS Progression, Disability Risk — Study Read about a study reporting that differences in iron accumulation in deep gray matter of the brain, detected with a special MRI technique, may help identify MS patients at higher risk for disease progression and disability.

Spasticity: A Literal Pain - MultipleSclerosis.net Spasticity in the back is less common in MS but can be extremely painful, affecting everything from the ability to sleep to mood.

New study finds brain lesions atrophy predicts disability. - Multiple Sclerosis News Today Forums Atrophy of brain lesions may predict physical disability in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Praying, Hoping, Waiting: MRI Anxiety - MultipleSclerosis.net

Gaining Confidence Through Survival - MultipleSclerosis.net No matter how much our body fails, our spirit will persevere. When you live with MS long enough, you know you will get through just about anything.

“My dad was diagnosed with MS before I was born, so my entire life has been witnessing how MS affects one person, and their whole family. My dad taught me how to preserve through hardships, how to maintain a sense of humor even when things really stunk and how to keep relationships at the forefront of our life. He passed away in 2010, before we could solve this disease and it’s been my mission to be part of the cure ever since.

After college, I went to travel for 6 months, and I had the desire to do so because I knew at any moment, a disease like MS could present itself and it may not be an option for me anymore (my dad could no longer travel at that point). When I came back to the US, I lived at home to spend more time with my dad and helped him write a book, one of his dreams. This was one of the best experiences I could have helped my dad accomplish, and it was far more rewarding for me to get that quality time with him. One thing MS has taught me is to take nothing for granted, count your blessings and be compassionate to other people because you don’t know what they are going through.

Happy Father’s Day to my dad.”

~ Molly Johnston

Hurricane Season Is Here: Is Your MS Ready to Deal with a Disaster? As hurricane season begins, columnist Ed Tobias reviews his tips and suggestions for those with mobility problems to help plan for a disaster.

Functional Exercise for Multiple Sclerosis: Advice From a Physical Therapist When MS causes problems with walking, balance, or getting up from a chair, specific exercises can make those tasks easier. A physical therapist can determine where your weaknesses are and recommend activities to improve them.