On My Nerves: MS Unfiltered

Can you have a healthy pregnancy with multiple sclerosis? Do MS symptoms get worse during pregnancy? What happens after delivery, and does MS affect labor, breastfeeding, mobility, or your baby?

In this episode of On My Nerves: MS Unfiltered, Michelle (MSChelleRX) sits down with maternal-fetal medicine physician Dr. Danielle Tate to talk honestly about MS and pregnancy, including what women with multiple sclerosis should know before conception, during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the postpartum period.

Dr. Tate explains why many women with MS can have healthy pregnancies and why some multiple sclerosis symptoms may actually improve during pregnancy as immune activity changes. She also explains why staying connected with your neurologist, OB-GYN, maternal-fetal medicine specialist, physical therapist, and other members of your healthcare team matters so much. MS-and-Pregnanacy

They also discuss whether multiple sclerosis is genetic, what MS can mean for vaginal delivery versus C-section, how changes in sensation or mobility may affect labor, and why delivery planning should happen before you arrive at the hospital. MS-and-Pregnanacy

The conversation also covers breastfeeding with MS, medications, possible postpartum MS relapse, pelvic floor and mobility support after pregnancy, and why some women may benefit from maternal-fetal medicine or high-risk pregnancy care even when things are going well. MS-and-Pregnanacy

If you are pregnant with MS, planning a pregnancy with multiple sclerosis, newly diagnosed with MS, or supporting someone through pregnancy and chronic illness, this episode gives you practical questions to bring to your healthcare team and reassurance that pregnancy with MS does not automatically mean a poor outcome. MS-and-Pregnanacy

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This is life between appointments, and we’re right here.

MS doctor visits can feel overwhelming, especially when you only see your neurologist a few times a year.

In this episode of On My Nerves: MS Unfiltered, MSchelleRx shares practical doctor visit hacks to help people with multiple sclerosis feel more prepared, less rushed, and more confident walking into their neurology appointments.

Michelle recorded this originally for her MSchelleRx channel, and we are bringing it into the On My Nerves space because between appointments is where real life with MS happens. The better prepared you are for your visits, the easier it can be to ask the right questions, remember what has changed, and leave with more clarity about your care.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why arriving early matters
• What happens before you see your neurologist
• Why MS testing and questionnaires are important
• How to bring an updated medication list
• Why your ID and insurance card matter
• How to prepare your questions ahead of time
• Why bringing your support person can help
• What to wear to your MS appointment
• How to make the most of limited time with your neurologist

Michelle shares these tips as both an MS patient and a pharmacist. Her goal is simple: help you walk into your next appointment more prepared and walk out with more clarity.

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Living with multiple sclerosis is exhausting in ways people don’t always see. The fatigue, brain fog, mobility changes, pain, and other MS symptoms are only part of the story. There is also the emotional labor of managing a chronic illness while carrying your identity, relationships, work, family expectations, and everything else that makes you who you are.

In this episode of On My Nerves: MS Unfiltered, Tim and Michelle (MSChelleRX) talk about intersectionality and what it looks like in real life. For them, that includes being Black and living with MS. For Michelle, it also includes being a Black woman with MS who has spent decades working as a pharmacist, adding another layer to how she experiences healthcare and professional expectations.

We talk about feeling heard by your neurologist and care team, MS self-advocacy, the pressure to stay strong, finding community, and the constant emotional work of adjusting to life with MS. Tim shares what it was like learning to accept a changing body while becoming a father, and Michelle opens up about the deeply personal decision she and her husband made around having children and the grief that followed.

If you are living with multiple sclerosis, newly diagnosed with MS, supporting someone with MS, or trying to understand the emotional side of chronic illness, this conversation is for you.

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Apple Podcasts:
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This is life between appointments, and we’re right here.

Can intermittent fasting really help with multiple sclerosis?

In this episode of On My Nerves: MS Unfiltered, MSchelleRx breaks down intermittent fasting, what happens in the body during a fasting period, and why researchers are interested in its possible effects on inflammation, metabolism, brain health, and MS symptoms.

Michelle also shares why intermittent fasting has become part of her own routine while living with MS. She personally follows an 18:6 time-restricted eating schedule and has noticed changes in inflammation and in how her body responds to pain.

We also look at the research behind fasting and multiple sclerosis, including early studies exploring intermittent fasting, autoimmune activity, inflammation, and neurological health. While the findings are promising, the research is still developing and fasting is not a replacement for MS treatment.

Michelle explains:

• What intermittent fasting actually is
• Common fasting schedules, including 18:6 and time-restricted eating
• How fasting affects metabolism and cellular repair
• What autophagy means
• Why inflammation matters in multiple sclerosis
• What early MS fasting research has found
• Possible benefits for energy, cognition, and metabolic health
• Why medication, blood sugar, and nutrition need to be considered before fasting

If you are thinking about trying intermittent fasting with MS, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, dietitian, or healthcare provider first, especially if you take medications or have other health conditions.

Living well with MS often means learning what supports your body between appointments. This conversation gives you another tool to learn about, ask questions about, and discuss with your healthcare team.

Have you ever tried intermittent fasting while living with MS? What did you notice? Let us know in the comments.

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Tim X & MSchelleRx

In this episode of On My Nerves: MS Unfiltered, we talk honestly about asking for help with MS, changing independence, family support, vulnerability, and learning how to live well with MS when your body no longer lets you do everything the way you used to.

Tim shares what it’s like receiving help from his father while they both navigate mobility changes. MSchelleRx talks about the internal debate that comes with knowing you can do something, but also knowing it may be wiser or safer to let someone else step in.

The conversation takes a deeper turn when Tim realizes that what he has often called guilt may actually be vulnerability. Needing help can feel exposing, especially when you’re used to being the person who takes care of everyone else.

We also talk about conserving energy, finding workarounds, allowing family to help without losing your sense of self, and recognizing that your value does not disappear because your abilities change.

One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is simple:

Letting people help us can also be a way of letting them love us.

If you live with MS and have ever struggled with asking for help, losing independence, MS fatigue, mobility changes, family support, or feeling like a burden, we hope this conversation reminds you that receiving support can be part of living well with MS too.

💬 Tell us in the comments: Has MS changed the way you think about independence or asking for help?

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Living with MS can feel lonely sometimes, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Our mission is simple: to create honest conversations about real life with MS between appointments.

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Why do MS symptoms change from one day to the next, or even from one hour to the next?

Living with multiple sclerosis can mean waking up to a body that feels completely different than it did yesterday.

Fatigue may suddenly feel heavier.

Brain fog may show up without warning.

Spasticity, weakness, balance problems, nerve pain, or heat intolerance can become louder, sometimes with an obvious trigger and sometimes for no clear reason at all.

In this episode of On My Nerves: MS Unfiltered, Tim and Michelle talk openly about what it is really like to live with changing MS symptoms and the constant process of learning your body.

They discuss:

• Why MS symptoms can feel unpredictable
• Fatigue, brain fog, weakness, spasticity, foot drop, balance issues, and nerve pain
• How heat can trigger or temporarily worsen MS symptoms
• Learning your personal MS triggers
• Why rest and pacing matter
• The amount of planning that can go into everyday activities
• Safety, mobility, and knowing when to say no
• Learning to listen to your body before symptoms become overwhelming
• The physical and emotional work of recovering from an MS relapse
• Disease-modifying therapy and the importance of having a healthcare team you trust
• Adjusting to a life where your abilities may change even though you still look the same

Tim also shares what happened during a major relapse that left him unable to walk and using a wheelchair, along with the long rehabilitation process that helped him get back on his feet.

One of the biggest realities of living with MS is that there is no single “normal.” You learn your patterns, recognize your triggers, prepare for what you can, and leave room for the things you cannot predict.

If you live with multiple sclerosis, we want to hear from you:

Do your symptoms change from day to day? What triggers have you learned to recognize in your own body?

Share your experience in the comments.

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Heat can change everything when you live with MS.

In this episode of On My Nerves: MS Unfiltered, Michelle and Tim talk about heat intolerance, MS fatigue, Uhthoff’s phenomenon, body temperature, travel, hot showers, exercise, cooling tools, and what it feels like when your symptoms suddenly get worse in the heat.

Tim explains how heat can drain his battery fast, taking him from functional to exhausted in minutes. Michelle shares how heat affected her earlier in her MS diagnosis, including a frightening travel experience where her brain knew what to do, but her body could not make the connection to walk.

This episode is an honest conversation about what happens when MS and heat collide. We talk about why heat sensitivity can make symptoms feel worse, why cooling down matters, and why planning ahead is not overthinking when you live with multiple sclerosis.

In this episode, we discuss:

• MS heat intolerance and Uhthoff’s phenomenon
• Why heat can make MS symptoms worse
• How body temperature affects fatigue, weakness, balance, and walking
• Why hot showers, baths, exercise, crowds, and summer weather can be difficult
• Cooling strategies like water, fans, air conditioning, cooling vests, and planning ahead
• Why heat-related symptoms are usually temporary once the body cools down
• When symptoms lasting longer than 24 hours should be discussed with your MS care team
• How MS changes the way you plan travel, outings, and everyday life

Heat sensitivity with MS is real. It can affect your energy, your mobility, your plans, and your confidence. But learning your body, knowing your limits, and using cooling strategies can help you navigate life with more awareness and support.

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Living with MS can feel lonely sometimes, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Our mission is simple: create honest conversations about real life with MS between appointments.

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Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-my-nerves-ms-unfiltered/id1889080445

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Stress does not just affect your mood when you live with MS. It can affect your body, your fatigue, your symptoms, your energy, and your ability to function.

In this episode of On My Nerves: MS Unfiltered, Michelle and Tim talk honestly about the connection between stress and multiple sclerosis symptoms. Michelle shares what she has noticed in her own MS journey: when she was younger, newly diagnosed, and under more stress, her symptoms were harder to manage. Now, with more experience and better stress management, she notices fewer symptoms and more control.

Tim opens up about how stress directly affects his MS fatigue. He explains how overthinking, pressure, multitasking, unexpected changes, noise, and sensory overload can drain his energy fast. He also shares how he has learned to stop, breathe, create silence, give himself grace, and budget his energy more carefully.

Michelle also breaks down why stress can make MS symptoms feel worse, including the role of cortisol, inflammation, demyelination, and body temperature. This is not about blaming people with MS for being stressed. It is about understanding how the body responds so we can make better choices, set better boundaries, and protect the energy we do have.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How stress can affect MS symptoms

• Why stress may increase fatigue in people with MS

• Cortisol, inflammation, and the body’s stress response

• The connection between stress and heat intolerance

• Why people with MS may need to manage energy like a budget

• Setting boundaries without always saying “no”

• Giving yourself grace when you cannot do everything

• Why silence, breathing, and slowing down can help regulate the body

• Learning to stop fighting MS and start adjusting with more peace

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Living with MS can feel lonely sometimes, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Our mission is simple: create honest conversations about real life with MS between appointments.

JOIN THE ON MY NERVES COMMUNITY

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What you eat can affect how you feel, especially when you are living with multiple sclerosis.

In this episode of On My Nerves: MS Unfiltered, Michelle and Tim talk honestly about food, fatigue, inflammation, energy, and what it looks like to figure out what works for your own body.

Michelle shares why she follows what she considers an anti-inflammatory way of eating, how processed foods and dairy affect her, and the “sausage story” that made her realize how quickly food could impact her movement and range of motion.

Tim shares how lighter eating helps him feel less weighed down and how he sometimes fasts before events because food digestion can use energy he needs for something else.

This episode is not medical advice. It is a real conversation between two people living with MS, sharing what they have noticed in their own bodies and how they think about food, function, and energy.

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Our mission is simple: create honest conversations about real life with MS between appointments.

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What you eat can affect how you feel, especially when you are living with multiple sclerosis.

In this episode of On My Nerves: MS Unfiltered, Michelle and Tim talk honestly about food, fatigue, inflammation, energy, and what it looks like to figure out what works for your own body.

Michelle shares why she follows what she considers an anti-inflammatory way of eating, how processed foods and dairy affect her, and the “sausage story” that made her realize how quickly food could impact her movement and range of motion. Tim shares how lighter eating helps him feel less weighed down and how he sometimes fasts before events because food digestion can use energy he needs for something else.

This episode is not medical advice. It is a real conversation between two people living with MS, sharing what they have noticed in their own bodies and how they think about food, function, and energy.

🧡 THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE

Living with MS can feel lonely sometimes, but you don't have to navigate it alone.

Our mission is simple: create honest conversations about real life with MS between appointments.

JOIN THE ON MY NERVES COMMUNITY

Substack:
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Apple Podcasts:
On My Nerves: MS Unfiltered

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On My Nerves: MS Unfiltered
TikTok @‌OnMyNervesPodcast
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YouTube: @‌MSChelleRx24

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