FUMS: Giving Multiple Sclerosis The Finger
Health & Fitness:Alternative Health
Extremely hot temperatures can be unbearable for people with MS due to what is called Uhthoff's Phenomenon. This is the temporary worsening of MS symptoms caused by an increase in temperature. It's usually applied to optic neuritis and other visual symptoms but can also increase fatigue, pain, balance, weakness, bladder issues, cognitive or sensory symptoms. Imagine if there was a product that could not only help with this but which was actually designed for and with people with MS? Well… Kurtis Kracke and Brad Dunn met when they were graduate students at Rochester Institute of Technology in New York. While taking part in an access technology initiative with the Rochester chapter of the National MS Society, they realized that the hot July weather was preventing members of the chapter from attending research meetings. So after collaborating with people with MS, they came up with the Undercool Cooling Vest. In this episode, Kathy talks to Kurtis and Brad about their company and their products, with a special discount for FUMSers Topics covered include: How Kurtis and Brad formed ThermApparel The research Kurtis and Brad undertook with people with MS as they developed the Undercool Cooling Vest A special offer for the FUMS nation of 10% off any product through the ThermApparel website Resources for this episode (clickable links): Help keep FUMS alive at the FUMS Podcast Patreon page Sign up for the Patients Getting Paid email waiting list Call ThermApparel on 855-232-7233 or email contact.us@thermapparel.com ThermApparel website ThermApparel on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook ** Sign up for the FUMS Friday Night 6 Pack here: Friday Night 6-Pack. ~ Special thanks to my podcast editor Steve Woodward. Do you have a podcast or are you interested in starting a pod? **GREAT way for a Patient to get PAID!! I HIGHLY recommend adding Steve to your team. Find him here: The Podcasting Editor
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FUMS 116 - Managing Daily Life as MS Progresses w/Jenn Powell
FUMS 115 - MSer Sue Casey says "Grab The Happy!"
FUMS 114 - The Art of Rebellion With Kick-Ass MSer Lydia Emily
FUMS 113 - An Invitation From Dr. Terry Wahls To Be Part of Her Latest Study
FUMS 112 - Using Pilates to Combat MS with Mariska Breland
FUMS 111 - The Owner's Manual for MS with Author Debbie Petrina
FUMS 110 - Using Intermittent Fasting to Manage Your MS with Cynthia Thurlow
FUMS 109 - Real Talk About MS with Jon Strum
FUMS 108 - A Cause for MS Has Been Found
FUMS 107 - MS Advocate Jenna Green
FUMS 106 - Caring for Caregivers with Elizabeth Miller
FUMS 105 - Finding "Grace" in MS with Novelist Delaney Parker
FUMS 104 - Trauma and EBV as the Trigger for MS w/Tammy and Terry of Twins Coast 2 Coast
FUMS 103 - Diet and Lifestyle to Halt Your MS w/Dr. Terry Wahls
FUMS 102 - GYST: Estate Planning with MS part 2
FUMS 101 - GYST: Estate Planning with MS part 1
FUMS 100 - The 100th Episode!
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