Dr. Gretchen Hawley PT, DPT, MSCS (2026)

17/12/2025

🚨 BIG news in MS research 🚨

A new oral medication called “fenebrutinib” just showed unprecedented results in Phase 3 clinical trials…

…and it could be a *major* breakthrough for both relapsing and primary progressive MS (PPMS). 🤯

Here’s what you need to know:

💥 It’s the first BTK inhibitor to show positive results in both relapsing + progressive MS.
💥 In relapsing MS, it reduced relapse rates more effectively than Aubagio.
💥 In PPMS, it worked as well as Ocrevus at slowing disability progression, with signs of benefit as early as 6 months.
💥 It’s an oral medication (not an infusion), which could make treatment easier and more accessible.

If you’re living with MS (especially progressive MS), this research offers real hope for the future.

It’s still under review, but these results mark one of the biggest steps forward we’ve seen in years, which I’m incredibly excited about as an MS Specialist. 👩‍⚕️

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16/12/2025

With a chronic illness, “I’m fine” rarely means “I’m fine” ⬇️

Sometimes when someone asks how you’re doing, “I’m fine” slips out because it’s easier than unpacking all the layers underneath.

When you live with a chronic illness, those two little words can carry a lot of weight. 😓

It’s a quick answer that often hides exhaustion, pain, or just the need for peace and empathy.

For many people, “I’m fine” can actually mean things like:

💭 I don’t have the energy to explain what’s happening right now.
💭 I don’t want to make anyone uncomfortable.
💭 I’m trying to protect my peace.
💭 I’m hanging on, but it’s taking everything I’ve got.

You shouldn’t have to justify how you feel or prove your pain to be believed.

If no one has told you lately: you’re doing your best, and that’s enough. 🧡

What does “I’m fine” mean for you? Let me know in the comments!

11/12/2025

The truth about MS that no one talks about 👇

If you live with MS, you know that no two days ever feel the same…

…and that unpredictability can be one of the hardest parts. 😓

Some days your energy cooperates, your thinking feels clearer, and moving your body feels possible.

Other days, getting out of bed takes every ounce of strength you have. 🛌

The emotional whiplash between those days can feel overwhelming and isolating.

But here’s what I want you to remember:

✨ Your good days don’t mean your symptoms aren’t real.
✨ Your hard days don’t mean you’re not trying.
✨ And the fact that you keep showing up is something to be proud of.

Living with MS means learning to honor the fluctuations, give yourself grace, and celebrate the small wins even when no one else sees them.

Through it all, the MSing Link community is here for you – cheering on the good days, and supporting you on the hard ones. 🧡

What’s one thing that helps you through the tougher days? Comment below!

08/12/2025

Navigating the holidays with MS? Read this ⬇️

The holidays can be a beautiful time of year, but they can also stir up a lot of emotion and overwhelm — especially when you’re living with a chronic illness.

Between holiday gatherings, colder weather, and changes to your routine, it’s normal for your symptoms to feel louder or to need more rest. 🧡

If this season has been bringing up big emotions or more hard days than usual, please know that nothing is wrong with you.

MS doesn’t take a break for the holidays, and you’re carrying more than most people realize. 😓

These reminders are here to help you check in with yourself and remember what you need… not what the season expects from you.

Which of these slides resonated most with you? Let me know in the comments! 💬

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