Episode 73: Making Connections with MSPals Mary Pettigrew

Recent research suggests that loneliness is one more invisible symptom of MS. But social outreach and interaction have never been more accessible.  My guest is Mary Pettigrew, an MS Warrior and social media phenom. In 2014, Mary launched MSPals, a Twitter group that has evolved into a community of more than 5,000 followers. We're talking with Mary about the benefits of connecting online and the importance of finding your creative outlet. We're also talking about new research on the severity and impact of MS fatigue, along with a new smartphone app designed to improve MS fatigue. We'll tell you about a new way of treating spasticity, and we'll give you the details about a new study that's looking at TeleRehab. We'll even tell you how to sign up for the study! We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS?! ___________ Severity & Impact of MS Fatigue   2:06 MS TeleCoach App Designed to Improve MS Fatigue  4:31 A New Treatment to Manage Spasticity  6:45 The STEP MS TeleRehab Study  8:17 You Can Participate in the STEP For MS TeleRehab Study  10:23 My Interview with Mary Pettigrew, Founder of MSPals  11:58 ___________ SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK, QUESTIONS, AND IDEAS Email: [email protected] Phone: (310) 526-2283 ___________ LINKSIf 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 Download the RealTalk MS App for iOS Download the RealTalk MS App for Android Prevalence of Fatigue and Its Association with Clinical Features in Progressive and Non-Progressive Forms of Multiple Sclerosis Improving Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis by Smartphone-Supported Energy Management: The MS TeleCoach Feasibility Study Supervised vs Telerehab Exercise program for People With Multiple Sclerosis: Eligibility & Study Sites iConquer MS Give RealTalk MS a Rating & Review ___________ Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 73 Hosted By: Jon Strum Guest: Mary Pettigrew Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, STEPMS, MSPals, RealTalkMS