Multiple Sclerosis - Q & A [You have questions & I have answers!]

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Do you have questions? Let me know!

[@jyotsnasnair1165]

"I'M doing 14 hours of intermittent fasting. Is it okay to have black coffee during that time?"

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

@@jyotsnasnair1165 excellent question! I am sitting here drinking my black coffee at the moment. Yes! Black coffee is fine. Maney resources say less than 30 calories is fine. I drink my coffee with a touch of maple syrup everyday. Some say that by adding the syrup that I am doing a ‘dirty fast’ but I a, ok with that. 😉

[@jyotsnasnair1165]

​@@EvenSoItIsWell"I'm so glad to hear that. Thank you so much."❣️

[@le_beks]

hey! just wanted to say im an upcoming data scientist and im working on a project to make computers better at detecting MS on MRI scans! hope my two cents can help those who are affected🫶🏼 keep it up!

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

@@le_beks very cool! I was looking at 11.7 Tesla MRI in France this Spring. The images are stunning! Are utilizing AI?

[@kevineeverhart7869]

I liked this format. It was kind of like a well managed AMA session. But your deeper dives videos are very good also. Its always good to have a change up capability. Ever thought of doing a "live" ?

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

@@kevineeverhart7869 thanks! I appreciate the feedback. I have thought about doing a live but am not sure I would have all the answers at my fingertips.😉

[@CecileAYHAN]

Thanks for answering my question. The way you present things are clear. Go on with your videos please ❤

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Thanks for your question. I hope the answer helped! Yes, I plan on continuing to make videos!

[@128titanic]

Hello, Thank you so much.

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Thanks for watching!

[@hurkuy]

I can’t thank you enough for not only answering my question but also diving deep and sharing your knowledge and experience. This has been incredibly helpful! 💜

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

@@hurkuy thanks so much for watching and your question! I am glad you found the video helpful! 🙂

[@АлександраБородина-м7ф]

Vickie, you're wonderful!

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Awe thanks! You are pretty wonderful too! 😘

[@cathyhrusa]

Great video! Thanks

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

@@cathyhrusa thanks Cathy! Thanks for watching!

[@connieweber-marcks8310]

Hi, Im so happy I found your site! You are so helpful and positive! I have a question , I seem to have a issue on having trigeminal neuralgia.. I follow a mostly vegan diet, I run ,lift weights and try to stay positive but this breaks me down! I'm on pain meds ...I heard Montel Williams also had this issue.. I would love it if you had any knowledge on this subject.. Thank you for being so helpful.. God bless you, I'm so thankful that I found your website..❤

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

@@connieweber-marcks8310 Hi Connie! I am glad you are here! Trigeminal neuralgia is one of the most painful and debilitating symptoms of MS. I am not a doctor so I can’t give medical advice, but I can share what I have read about it. There doesn’t seem to be much we can do through diet and lifestyle changes to help this vexing symptom. Stress reduction and reducing inflammation may offer limited help. Medications, injections, and perhaps surgery are the best options for this one. Please do not suffer with this debilitating symptom, keep advocating for yourself and seeking relief. Here is some information from the Mayo Clinic that may be helpful. www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/trigeminal-neuralgia/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353347

[@alina8763]

Thank you for your answers ❤

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

@@alina8763 thanks for the question!

[@megandoyle335]

Thank you for answering my questions, Vickie! I really enjoy your videos. You are down to earth and have such a wealth of information.

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Thanks Megan! I hope the answer was helpful!

[@motivatedandstrong]

Great video, u always do a fantastic job of making things Easy to understand. Do you Have a medical , Science. or nutritional background. Or are these just things you learned over time?

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

@@motivatedandstrong thanks so much! My degree is in computer science so I have always liked data and research. Since my diagnosis I have received a certificate in plant based nutrition, attended training at the Cleveland clinic on reversing disease with diet, taken a course on gut health and the microbiome with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, and taken an 8 week course in Mindful Based Stress Reduction. I also follow and study the research. I try to be very careful (full of care) with the information I present and try to ensure it is evidence based.

[@motivatedandstrong]

From all of your videos I definitely Thought you had some type of further education. Flying out today to see Dr. Boster tomorrow. Thank you for your videos

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

@@motivatedandstrong so excited for you! Dr. Boster is so wonderful! Let me know how it goes!

[@prernasharma7516]

Maam i feel numbness on my left hand. Is it curable

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Thanks for watching. If you have RRMS, relapsing remitting MS, it may get better but I can’t say for sure. I have some numbness on the left side that is permanent. It is annoying, but I have adjusted to it.

[@prernasharma7516]

@@EvenSoItIsWell thanks maam for the reply

[@teresashomeschoolchannel227]

I've found out that wheat and sugar r triggers for me

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

@@teresashomeschoolchannel227 thanks for watching. It is good when we find our triggers! Keep,taking exquisite care of yourself!

[@klassy86]

Are you taking any DMTs? If so which one and how does it make you feel regarding side effects?

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

@@klassy86 thanks for watching! Yes I am taking the generic of Copaxone. I have been on it for 8 years. Not gonna lie, the first few months were tough with injection site side effects. There was swelling, redness, itching, and burning. But it did settle down and now I hardly notice them. No other side effects.