July is #DisabilityPrideMonth, an international awareness month that celebrates disabled people.🧡
Throughout July we'll be sharing stories of disabled people living with MS to celebrate them but to also show the barriers and challenges they may face in their everyday lives.
Today marks the start of #StressAwarenessMonth
People with #MS often find that stress and anxiety impacts on their condition in some way. So, if you're experiencing stress, our information and tips might help.
Read more on MS and mental health: https://t.co/GKZRftoF6y
“Often with #chronicillness we’re forced to do nothing as our health limits us—particularly in a flare. What if we gave ourselves permission to do nothing? Sometimes #selfcare with illness is letting go of the guilt we feel when we’re unable to do things.” https://t.co/ClGSmbHpsa
Thank you Ems Crafty Makes, we absolutely love our Christmas stockings and sacks, they’re perfect for our new home.Designed exactly how we wanted and delivered quickly. Emma has a great range, I highly recommend you check out her page 🎄🎅🧑🎄
https://t.co/zyP1hljiH3
#Christmas
Anyone can be at risk of safeguarding issues, but people with #MS could be particularly vulnerable in some situations.
Click the link below to find out how to recognise signs, plus information on who can help you.
#MultipleSclerosis#MSAwareness#MultipleSclerosisAwareness
Have MS?
Find judging distances - such as reaching for a cup - tough or find driving at night difficult/tiring?
Prof G @GavinGiovannoni says ppl with previous optic neuritis may have poor depth perception.
A trial of fampridine might help, he suggests.
“The grief of this journey has taken many shapes. Grief greets me as I struggle to turn a key in a door. Grief carries me as I crawl to the bathroom in the middle of the night...But everyday is different."
~ Taylor, @ _tayble on Instagram, #ThisIsMS
A 🧵on what myelin is and why repairing it so important to MS research to help us #StopMS
Nerve cells carry messages between the brain and spinal cord and the organs and limbs of the body. They control everything we do – from how we move to how we think and feel. (1/5)
Some people with MS might experience pain. It varies from person to person and over time, but drug treatments and other therapies can help.
Today we're raising awareness of a type of pain called Lhermitte’s sign (pronounced "lair-meets").
Read more: https://t.co/TqWzQzuIXi
4 credit reference agencies, all widely differ. A search appears immediately, yet an update takes weeks. We’re in a really good position but credit scores are not consistent 🤷🏻♀️ too much credit - lose points / pay off - lose points @MartinSLewis how can we win?
#creditscore