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Exercise and MS: Safe and Effective Exercises for Maintaining Mobility and Strength
For individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), exercise can be an essential tool for managing symptoms, improving overall health,...
TheAverageJoe
Oct 10, 20244 min read
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Cognitive Changes in MS: How MS Affects Cognitive Function and Tips for Managing These Changes
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is often associated with physical symptoms like fatigue, muscle weakness, and balance issues, but cognitive...
TheAverageJoe
Sep 23, 20243 min read
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Mental Health and MS: The Importance of a Positive Mindset in MS Management
Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) presents a range of physical challenges, but its impact on mental health is equally important. As you...
TheAverageJoe
Sep 20, 20243 min read
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Navigating MS in the Workplace: Advice on disclosing your diagnosis, requesting accommodations, and managing symptoms while working.
Navigating life with multiple sclerosis (MS) can be challenging, especially when it comes to the workplace. Balancing the need for...
TheAverageJoe
Sep 19, 20243 min read
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Assistive Devices for MS: A Guide to the Tools and Technologies That Can Help with Mobility, Daily Tasks, and Independence
Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can present daily challenges, from mobility issues to difficulties with fine motor skills. While...
TheAverageJoe
Sep 18, 20244 min read
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Diet and MS: Exploring How Different Diets and Nutritional Choices Can Impact MS Symptoms
Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) often means navigating a wide range of symptoms, from fatigue to mobility issues. While there's no...
TheAverageJoe
Sep 17, 20245 min read
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Managing MS Fatigue: Tips and Strategies for Coping with One of the Most Common Symptoms of MS
Fatigue is one of the most prevalent and challenging symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Unlike the typical tiredness that anyone might...
TheAverageJoe
Sep 16, 20243 min read
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July Reading Update (And We Bought A New Toy)
Hey y'all! Long time, no talk. July wasn't super exciting down here, just incredibly hot. Read some books, did some shooting, I have some...
TheAverageJoe
Aug 1, 20244 min read
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Navigating High Stress Situations with Multiple Sclerosis
Our child, Ghost, OK he's not a child, he's a pet, had another lengthy seizure a couple of nightS ago which comes with a ton of stress....
TheAverageJoe
Jul 21, 20243 min read
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Arctic Cool Clothing
I have MS. That’s no secret. You all know that already. For many with MS, heat can be a big issue. Being exposed to high heat can...
TheAverageJoe
Jul 6, 20241 min read
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The Effect of Heat on People with Multiple Sclerosis
It’s that time of year again. It’s already over 100 here in Oklahoma and it doesn’t look like much relief is coming anytime soon. So...
TheAverageJoe
Jul 4, 20242 min read
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MS MRI Update, Shooting, Writing, and More! (The Somewhat Weekly Update)
Hey y'all! Long time no talk. If you recall from my last post, it was MRI day. We'll get to that and other fun stuff in a second but I...
TheAverageJoe
Jun 25, 20244 min read
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The Annual MRI Day
This morning was my annual trip to Touchstone for my MRIs. Happens every year and, honestly, it’s a peaceful hour or so. Today is just...
TheAverageJoe
Jun 13, 20241 min read
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Treatment Day
Yesterday was treatment day. When I first started taking Ocrevus for my MS, treatment day was a full day. The actual infusion process was...
TheAverageJoe
May 16, 20243 min read
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Here’s the Thing with MS
Speaking for myself only (I don't now, nor will I ever claim to speak for anyone else), hearing someone say “Oh I know someone with MS...
TheAverageJoe
Apr 29, 20244 min read
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My MS Defining Moment
We didn’t go to the range this weekend. We both agreed that after our not-so-great outing last week that we needed to take the weekend...
TheAverageJoe
Apr 2, 20244 min read
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Shooting with MS: It's TOTALLY Normal
I have MS. We know that already. I've had a few recent conversations with co-workers about our new hobby and they have all asked me...
TheAverageJoe
Mar 27, 20242 min read
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