WINTER 2016 SOUTH CENTRAL CHAPTER
MS CONNECTION NEWSLETTER
WHAT IS YOUR BREAKTHROUGH STORY?
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FIVE WAYS TO HEALTHIER HOLIDAYS
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WHAT IS A BREAKTHROUGH?
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NEW PARTNERS IN MS CARE
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THE MS MICROBIOME
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WELCOME
TOGETHER WE WILL
BREAKTHROUGH MS Thank you for those who joined us for the 2016 Society Leadership Conference. The conference was a valuable opportunity for outstanding leaders in the MS movement to join together to inspire, learn, support, network and re-energize to change the world for people with MS. This year’s conference theme was Breakthrough MS. People affected by MS are relying on us to do whatever it takes to accelerate breakthroughs — life-changing breakthroughs that enable people to live their best lives today and research breakthroughs that will ultimately end MS forever.
Getting More of What You Need to Live Your Best Life
THE SOCIETY MOBILIZES PEOPLE AND RESOURCES SO THAT EVERYONE AFFECTED BY MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS National MS Society Services Most Valuable to Me workshops, and Through inspiring general sessions, hands-on CAN LIVE THEIR BEST networking opportunities, we connected with others and were LIVES AS WE STOP MS IN equipped with the tools needed to accelerate these breakthroughs ITS TRACKS, RESTORE throughout the coming year. During the conference we celebrated our progress and ensured understanding of the Society’s highest WHAT HAS BEEN LOST impact priorities going forward. AND END MS FOREVER.
Every single breakthrough matters for those with MS. Whether you are a volunteer, event participant, board member or donor, this year’s conference was a relevant and impactful experience that enhanced leadership throughout the year. Together we will Breakthrough MS.
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On the Cover: Mike, diagnosed in 1983 Angela, diagnosed in 1992 Jennifer, diagnosed in 2000 Rebecca, diagnosed in 2013
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LIVING WITH MS
MS CONNECTION: WINTER 2016
FIVE WAYS TO FIVE WAYS TO HEALTHIER HEALTHIER HOLIDAYS LIVING WITH MS
HOLIDAYS
BY MARCELLA DURAND
Staying on a diet DURAND can be tough even under the BY MARCELLA
best of conditions—which holiday gatherings of family Staying on and a dietfriends can be definitely tough evenaren’t. under But the there ways to stay strong. best of are conditions—which holidayFollowing gatheringsare of some tips that may help you steer toward family and friends definitely aren’t. But there are healthier holiday ways to stay strong.eating. Following are some tips that
may help you steer toward healthier holiday eating.
1. Plan ahead. Look at your schedule for the next month or so, and identify where you’d 1. Plan ahead. Look at your schedule for the most like to be and what you’d most like to next month or andwhat identify you’d do, keeping in so, mind willwhere be easiest most likeand to beyour and eating what you’d most to on you needs. If like you’re do, keeping in amind what will that be easiest on hosting, plan simple menu includes you and your eating needs. If you’re fruits and vegetables—which can behosting, easier plan a simple menu that includes and to prepare than other dishes. Forfruits instance, prewashed salad can putto in prepare a bowl vegetables—which canjust be be easier with some olive oil and vinegar on the than other dishes. For instance, prewashed side, can while make a sweet and olive easy salad justgrapes be put in a bowl with some after-dinner oil and vinegartreat. on the side, while grapes make
a2.sweet and your easy after-dinner treat. Control environment. Try skipping that large holiday party in favor of a small
2. Control your environment. skipping potluck gathering of friends andTry family. That way,large you’llholiday have more control that party in favor over of a what small food will be in front of you. and Bring a salad or potluck gathering of friends family. That plateyou’ll of raw-vegetable crudités ensure way, have more control over to what food that a healthy and delicious option will will be in front of you. Bring a salad or plate of be available. Fill your own plate to ensure raw-vegetable crudités to ensure that a healthy you’re not overserved. If you must go to the and delicious option will be available. Fill your large party, snack on something healthy own plate to ensure you’re not overserved. If you ahead of time so you don’t arrive starving. must go to the large party, snack on something 3. Sayahead no. of It’s OKso to to starving. second healthy time yousay don’tno arrive
servings, desserts, another glass of wine or even staying too long. If you find yourself sticking close to the food table and stuffing
Try adding vegetables to your holiday meals. TRY ADDING VEGETABLES TO YOUR HOLIDAY MEALS.
3. Say no. It’s OK to say no to second servings, desserts, another glass of wine or even staying “IF YOU EAT SOMETHING YOU too long. If you find yourself sticking close to the SHOULDN’T, ITS NOT THE END food table and stuffing yourself because a party OF THE WORLD–EVERYONE is too loud and conversations too difficult to follow, don’t feel bad about leaving early—your LAPSES OCCASIONALLY.” hosts will appreciate the time you were there. 4. Manage expectations be easy yourself because a party is(and too loud and conversations difficult follow, don’t on yourself ). too If you eat to something you feel bad about leaving early—your hosts shouldn’t, it’s not the end of the world— will appreciate the time you were there. everyone lapses occasionally. Take control by
selecting special treats that you’ll 4. Manage expectations (andreally be enjoy, easy such as a bit of cheese or a special dessert. on yourself). If you eat something you shouldn’t, it’s not them the end themore world— And then balance out of with salad everyone lapses options. occasionally. Take control or other healthy by selecting special treats that you’ll really enjoy, such as Swap a bit olive of cheese a special 5. Substitute. oil fororbutter, fish dessert. And then balance them out with for meat, vegetables for stuffing, and fruit and more salad ofordessert. other The healthy options. nuts instead possibilities are
endless for healthy and delicious 5. Substitute. Swap olive oil foralternatives! butter, fish for meat, vegetables for stuffing, and fruit Toand learn about healthyThe eating and MS, nutsmore instead of dessert. possibilities arenationalMSsociety.org/diet. endless for healthy and n delicious visit alternatives! ■
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MS CONNECTION: WINTER 2016
NOW IS THE TIME TO ACCELERATE BREAKTHROUGHS THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD FOR PEOPLE WITH MS. RESEARCH
BREAKTHROUGHS Research breakthroughs continue to fuel the treatments and solutions that will stop the disease in its tracks, restore what has been lost, and end MS forever. Treatments for progressive MS and myelinrepair become available
Wellness and rehabilitation approaches ensure optimal cognitive and physical function
Both research and life-changing breakthroughs are crucial for each person to achieve the personal breakthroughs they need to live their best life.
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Identification of MS triggers leads to the causes and prevention of MS
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BREAKTHROUGH
MIKE (RIGHT) DIAGNOSED IN 1983
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I am confident I have the treatment that is best for me.“
I can walk hand in hand with my husband on the beach.”
Diet and exercise help me take control of my MS.”
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I feel connected and supported by family, friends and people like me.”
Left to right: Top row – Michael, diagnosed 1997; Lindsey, diagnosed 1998; Paul, diagnosed 2009. Center row – Judy, diagnosed 1998; Karen, diagnosed 1994. Bottom row – Verena, diagnosed 2001; Lee, diagnosed 2004.
WHATEVER IT TAKES.
ANGELA DIAGNOSED IN 1992
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WHAT IS A
BREAKTHROUGH? It’s being able to button your shirt in the morning. It’s walking to the supermarket, and all the way back home. It’s having the first dance at your daughter’s wedding. Continuing the job you were made for. It’s knowing that you and your loved ones will never worry about MS again — ever. People affected by MS are relying on us to do whatever it takes to accelerate breakthroughs. Together, we must raise $1 billion to fuel breakthroughs that will change the world for people with MS. Every breakthrough matters. Every dollar counts. Give your best gift today.
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MEDICINE
SOUTH CENTRAL CHAPTER
PARTNERS IN MS CARE The National MS Society’s Partners in MS Care program recognizes and supports quality MS care. The program involves healthcare professionals in the areas of neurology, rehabilitation, mental health and comprehensive MS care. The National MS Society is proud to announce the following new Partners in MS Care:
FINDING THE RIGHT PROVIDER AND LEARNING TO ADVOCATE FOR THE CARE YOU NEED IS IMPORTANT.
MS CONNECTION: WINTER 2016
Mirla Avila, MD NEUROLOGY: LUBBOCK, TX
Mirla Avila, MD is a board certified neurologist who completed her residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in Lubbock, Texas. She is the Assistant Professor of Neurology at the university. Dr. Avila has many published works pertaining to MS and is active in the MS community. Additionally, Dr. Avila completed her Fellowship in Multiple Sclerosis at Maxine Mesinger Multiple Sclerosis Clinic, a Center for Comprehensive MS Care, under the director of Dr. George Hutton.
University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio
University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio (UTHSCSA) for their designation of Center for Comprehensive MS Care occurred on Tuesday, July 12. (Left to right) Sandra Bocanegra, LVN, Priscilla Darwin, NP, Francisco González-Scarano, MD (Neurologist & Dean of the Medical School), Floyd Jones (Research Assistant), Rebecca Romero, MD (Neurologist), Daisy Alfonso Rodriguez , MSW
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No “MS”ing Around Support Group 2nd Wednesday of month 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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No “MS”ing Around Support Group Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (First meeting is November 9, 2016) This Self-Help Group is open to people with MS, family and friends. The group meetings will focus on topic discussions, general sharing among members, with occasional speakers during the year. Please contact the leader before attending to verify the date and location of the meeting. Questions and information, please contact:
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MICROBIOME 10 RESEARCH
MS CONNECTION: WINTER 2016
BY ELISABETH MARI, PHD
RESEARCH
THE MS THEMICROBIOME MS
At the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS) meeting in October, I enjoyed hearing about an area of investigation that is moving forward quickly specifically, the gut microbiome and BY— MARCELLA DURAND its roleAtinthe theEuropean MS immune attack. Committee for Treatment BY ELISABETH PHD and Research MARI, in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS) Drs. meeting Yan Wang, Lloyd Kasper colleagues in October, I enjoyed and hearing about an from Dartmouth Medical School and Eastern area of investigation that is moving forward At the European Committee for Treatment and Washington University reported that treating quickly — specifically, the gut microbiome Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS) and its role the IMSenjoyed immune attack. about mice with the ingut-related molecule called meeting in October, hearing polysaccharide A (PSA) expanded specific Drs. Wang, Lloyd and colleagues an area ofYan investigation thatKasper is moving forward from Dartmouth Medical School andBEastern immune cells called Bregs, cells, quickly — specifically, the or gutregulatory microbiome and Washington University reported that treating which in turn promoted an immune response its role in the MS immune attack. mice withthe themice gut-related molecule called that prevented from getting an MSpolysaccharide A (PSA) expanded specific like Partly funded by theorNational MSB Drs. disease. Yan Wang, colleagues immune cellsLloyd calledKasper Bregs, and regulatory Society, thiswhich exciting workpromoted brings and usancloser to from cells, Dartmouth Medical School Eastern in turn immune future studiesUniversity tothat explore how PSA may helpfrom to Washington reported that treating response prevented the mice stop immune attack in people with MS. getting an disease. Partly funded micethe with theMSlike gut-related molecule calledby the NationalA MS(PSA) Society,expanded this exciting work polysaccharide specific brings us closer to future studies to explore Drs. Egle Cekanaviciute, Sergio Baranzini and immune cells called Bregs, or regulatory B cells, help stopMS the immune attack other collaborators in tothe Microbiome whichhow in PSA turnmay promoted an immune response in people with MS.bacteria in stool samples Consortium analyzed that prevented the mice from getting an MSDrs. Egle Cekanaviciute, Baranzini and from 64 people MSbySergio who had received like disease. Partlywith funded the National MS other collaborators in the MS Microbiome treatment, 68 people They Society, thisand exciting work without brings usMS. closer to Consortium analyzed bacteria in stool found that certain bacteria were increased in futuresamples studies from to explore how PSA help had to 64 people with may MS who people with MS, and thatinthose bacteria increased stop the immune attack people with MS. received treatment, and 68 people without immune helper 1 (Th1) — major players MS.TThey found that cells certain bacteria were in theEgle MS Cekanaviciute, immune attack. Meanwhile, another Drs. Sergio and increased in people with MS,Baranzini and that those bacteria T helper 1 (Th1) type bacteriaincreased — which was MS reduced in people otherof collaborators in immune the Microbiome cells— —induced major players MS immune with MS cells thatincould turn down Consortium analyzed bacteria inthe stool samples attack. Meanwhile, another type of bacteria from 64 people with MS who had received — which was reduced in people with MS treatment, and 68 people without MS. They — induced cells that could turn down the foundimmune that certain were increased attack.bacteria This research may open in the peopledoor withtoMS, andtherapeutic that those bacteria increased novel approaches based immune T helper 1 (Th1) — major players on manipulating thesecells gut bacteria. in theThe MSinteraction immune attack. Meanwhile, between the gut another and the type of bacteriaattack — which reduced in people immune in MSwas may begin quite early, says— Dr.induced Helen Tremlett (University of down British with MS cells that could turn
MICROBIOME
THE MICROBIOME IS AN EXCITING NEW AREA OF MS RESEARCH. the immune attack. This research may open the door to novel therapeutic approaches based on manipulating these gut bacteria. The interaction between the gut and the immune attack in MS may begin quite early, says Dr. THE MICROBIOME IS(University AN EXCITINGofNEW AREA Helen Tremlett Try adding vegetables to yourBritish holidayColumbia) meals. OF MS RESEARCH. and collaborators from the U.S. Network of Columbia) and collaborators U.S.gut Pediatric MS Centers. Theyfrom examined the immune attack. This research maytheopen the Network of Pediatric MS Centers. They bacteria and immune markers in 15 children door to novel therapeutic approaches based on examined gut nine bacteria and immune with MS and children withoutmarkers MS, and manipulating these gut bacteria. in 15 children with MS and nine children found links between types of gut bacteria and without MS, and found links between types specific immunebetween markers the with The interaction theingut andchildren the immune of gut bacteria and specific immune markers MS. Studying inbegin this stage is important attack in MS MS may quite early, in the children with MS. early Studying MS insays thisDr. to identify gut microbiome involvement Helen Tremlett (University British Columbia) early stageearly is important toofidentify early gut in microbiome involvement in the disease. the disease. and collaborators from the U.S. Network of Pediatric MS Centers. They new examined The microbiome is a relatively area ofgut The microbiome is a relatively new area of research researchand for immune the MS community I’m bacteria markers in—15butchildren for the MS community — but I’m excited see excited to see how far this field has already with MS and nine children without MS,toand come. I’m field eagerhasfor this of progress to beand how farlinks this already come. eager for found between types gut I’m bacteria propelled into treatments and solutions that this progress to bemarkers propelledininto and specific immune thetreatments children with will stop the disease. ■ solutions that will theearly disease. MS. Studying MS stop in this stagenis important to identify early gut microbiome involvement in Mari is director of Dr.Elisabeth Elisabeth Mari is director of the disease. Dr. Biomedical at the NationBiomedicalResearch Research at the al MS Society. National MS Society. The microbiome is a relatively new area of research for the MS community — but I’m excited to see how far this field has already come. I’m eager for this progress to be propelled into treatments and solutions that will stop the disease. n Dr. Elisabeth Mari is director of Biomedical Research at the National MS Society.
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College Station Newly Diagnosed MS Self-Help Group Saturday, October 1, 2016 10:00 a.m. - Noon
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Sharon Boston shrn_boston@yahoo.com 979-693-6733 Kristi Bode (512) 429-8942
Connect with others living with MS who are newly diagnosed! Meets the 1st Saturday of each month 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Larry Ringer Library Meeting Room 1818 Harvey Mitchell Parkway College Station, TX 77845 This Self-Help Group is open to people with MS, family and friends. The group meetings will focus on topic discussions, general sharing among members, with occasional speakers during the year. Please contact the leader before attending to verify the date and location of the meeting. Questions and information, please contact:
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MS CONNECTION: WINTER 2016 The Dallas, On the Move Luncheon celebrated its 10th Anniversary at the Ritz-Carlton on Friday, October 14, with 250 guests in attendance. The event was co-chaired by father-daughter duo, Dr. Philip Raskin and Robbin Raskin Solis, and included keynote speakers Dan and Jennifer Digmann, a couple living with MS from Michigan. The program honored Jamie Benn, Captain of the Dallas Stars as the Person On the Move, and Kendra Scott as the Company On the Move. The event raised more than $112,000.
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This past November, hundreds of outstanding volunteers and Society staff leaders from across the country joined together at the Society Leadership Conference in Denver, Colorado to celebrate, motivate, inspire, educate, share and network to better equip themselves for the important work in 2017 and to end MS.
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