Episode 271: Acupuncture and MS with Jennifer Mohr-Boscaino and Ken Bandler

When we talk about managing MS on this podcast, we're usually talking about treatments based upon traditional Western medicine. But there are also complementary therapies that have been shown to improve MS symptoms. And acupuncture is one of those complementary therapies that's been shown to be effective in treating pain, spasticity, numbness or tingling, bladder problems, and depression.  Joining me to talk about the therapeutic effects of acupuncture in treating MS symptoms are Jennifer Mohr-Boscaino and Ken Bandler. Jennifer is a licensed acupuncturist and the founder of Precious Health Acupuncture in New York, and Ken is a public relations executive who lives with MS and receives acupuncture treatment for his MS symptoms. We're also talking about how a large MS clinical trial has been able to increase minority participation, and how other MS research studies may be able to learn from this example. We'll tell you about a study that showed the benefit of COVID-19 mRNA vaccinations and boosters for people living with MS who are on b-cell depleting therapies, like Ocrevus. And if you're an MS caregiver, or you know one, I'm asking for a favor that will cost you just 5 minutes of your time. We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! Next Week: RealTalk MS recorded LIVE at this week's National MS Society 2022 Leadership Conference  :22 Today: It's Election Day in the U.S. Please vote!  :41 Your Question Answered: How Big is the ECTRIMS Congress?  1:30 This Week: Acupuncture and MS  3:01 Pragmatic trials may increase minority participation in MS research  4:03 Research supports COVID-19 mRNA vaccination and booster for people with MS on Ocrevus   7:10 If you're an MS caregiver, or you know one, please help me out  10:26 Jennifer Mohr-Boscaino and Ken Bandler discuss the benefits of acupuncture for managing some MS symptoms 14:04 Share this episode  29:02 Download the RealTalk MS app for your iOS or Android device   29:22 SHARE THIS EPISODE OF REALTALK MS Just copy this link & paste it into your text or email: https://realtalkms.com/271 ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes. Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts! Email: [email protected] Phone: (310) 526-2283 And don't forget to join us in the RealTalk MS Facebook group! LINKS If your podcast app doesn't allow you to click on these links, you'll find them in the show notes in the RealTalk MS app or at www.RealTalkMS.com Take the iConquer MS Caregiver Survey https://realtalkms.com/caregiver National MS Society: Your Right to Vote and Polling Place Accessibility https://nationalmssociety.org/Get-Involved/Advocate-for-Change/Take-Action/Voter-Info DELIVER-MS Study https://deliver-ms.com Join the RealTalk MS Facebook Group https://facebook.com/groups/realtalkms Download the RealTalk MS App for iOS Devices https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/realtalk-ms/id1436917200 Download the RealTalk MS App for Android Deviceshttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.wizzard.android.realtalk Give RealTalk MS a rating and review http://www.realtalkms.com/review Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 271 Guest: Steffany Stern and Judy Wilson Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, MSSociety, RealTalkMS Privacy Policy