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Episode 115: Secondary-Progressive MS with Dr. Mary Bailey


My guest this week is Dr. Mary Bailey, a neurologist specializing in MS care at the Mandell Center for Multiple Sclerosis in Hartford, Connecticut, and we're talking about some of the changes that occur as relapsing-remitting MS transitions to secondary progressive MS.

Since about 80% of the people living with relapsing-remitting MS will experience that transition to secondary progressive MS, I think it's an important conversation to have.

Dr. Mary Bailey

Since yesterday was Veterans Day in the United States, we're talking about the connection between Veterans and MS and the innovative MS research being funded by the Department of Defense.

We've received some listener requests about this, so we're revisiting our conversation with Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams about minority participation in MS research. We'll also point you toward a replay of a webinar that Dr. Williams hosted about this important topic.

We'll give you the details about a First Descents ski trip to Crested Butte, Colorado that's been created specifically for young adults who are living with MS. And it's FREE! (And, of course, we'll tell you where and how to begin the registration process!)

You'll find out where to catch the video replay of Progress in MS Research Live Update 2019 that was live-streamed last week by MS Research Australia. The program features 4 outstanding MS experts and a LOT of great information!

November is National Family Caregivers Month, and we're talking about a very worthwhile short video that gives us what I think is a very authentic peek at some of the things that couples affected by MS go through every day. And it also provides some excellent tips on how both partners can best manage their relationship when one of them becomes the other's caregiver.

We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??!
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Greetings from the 4th Annual National Caregiving Conference  :40

Looking Ahead to the National MS Society Leadership Conference  1:09

MS & U.S. Military Veterans  2:43

Video Offers Care Partner Tips & Inspiration   4:40

First Descents is Offering a FREE ski trip to Colorado to Young Adults Living with MS  5:33

Catch the Progress in MS Research Update 2019 Video Replay   7:32

Minority Participation in MS Research with Dr. Mitzi Joi Williams   8:41

My Interview with Dr. Mary Bailey  18:23

How You Can Share This Episode of RealTalk MS   26:37

How to Subscribe to RealTalk MS, Download the RealTalk MS App, or Listen with Alexa  27:09

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U.S. Military Veterans & MS

VIDEO:  MS and Care Partnership — Tips & Inspiration

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VIDEO: Addressing Common Misconceptions About Research and Clinical Trials in Minority Groups

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RealTalk MS Episode 115
Hosted By: Jon Strum
Guests: Dr. Mary Bailey

Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, MSSociety, FirstDescents, RealTalkMS

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RealTalk MS Bonus: MS MindShift with Yvonne DeSousa


This episode is sponsored by Celgene and the MS MindShift Initiative, which aims to educate about the important role the brain plays in MS.

Yvonne DeSousa

My guest is Yvonne DeSousa, who is a paid spokesperson for the MS MindShift. Yvonne was diagnosed with MS in 2009. She quickly discovered that humor was able to help settle her fears and act as a release. Years later, Yvonne has continued using humor to not only improve her mood, but she's also worked to spread laughter and joy to the rest of the MS community through her blog and her book.

In this episode, Yvonne shares how she adopted a comedic outlook on MS and has been able to introduce different lifestyle choices into her everyday lifestyle to help maintain a healthy brain and a positive attitude.  We're also discussing ways people living with MS can use laughter as a coping mechanism, along with shifting their focus towards brain health.

To learn more about the brain's role in MS and the lifestyle choices you can make to help keep your brain as healthy as possible for as long as possible, visit www.MSMindShift.com