Dilemma of New Glasses with MS
Sitting in the optometrist’s chair I wonder to myself, “Why do I even waste my time? I have a stack of glasses at home that…
Articles by Melissa Cook
Probiotics with Tecfidera
“Have you considered taking probiotics?” the doctor replied to my concern about stomach pain and upset with Tecfidera and with that my world has changed….
Tecfidera Trick
Fear of a potential looming MS attack has me back on my medication. This time however, I spoke with the company and am taking it on…
Side Effects Result in Skipped Doses
We’ve all been there. A required medication causes such side effects we stare at the pill or shot and wonder if maybe skipping a day…
Fasting Repairs the Immune System
An exciting new study reported in Cell Reports finds fasting-mimicking diet reduces MS symptoms in mice and humans. Fasting kills off the bad cells and…
Simvastatin Reduces Inflammation in MS
Multiple sclerosis patients all have one thing in common – inflammation. Chronic inflammation leads to the breakdown of the central nervous system, which is under…
Vitamin D Craze & Multiple Sclerosis
Vitamin D has been the latest craze for supplements and research in recent years. I, myself, take 10,000 IUs per day because I know I…
How Much Is Too Much?
After months of packing and unpacking, we are finally getting settled. Don’t get me wrong, we still have boxes lined up along the walls, mail…
Dampening of the Reward Response in the Brain
If you are like me, marijuana has been suggested as a treatment for your multiple sclerosis by caring young friends, family members and/or co-workers. It…
Dipstick Test Results
Earlier this spring I accepted a part-time job working as an assistant EMS coordinator in rural Alaska and called it my dipstick test for future…