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title: "Exploring the Tolerance Threshold in Inflammation: A Personal MS Journey"
date: 2026-06-01T16:00:00Z
modified: 2026-06-22T03:49:39Z
permalink: "https://elizabethyarnell.com/exploring-the-tolerance-threshold-in-inflammation-a-personal-ms-journey/"
type: post
status: publish
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wpid: 9030
categories:
  - Autoimmune
  - Inflammation Investigator Podcast
  - Multiple Sclerosis
  - The Inflammation Influence
tags:
  - autoimmune
  - Multiple Sclerosis
  - tolerance threshhold
featured_image: "https://elizabethyarnell.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/artwork-4de7a1c6-51YsJH-scaled.jpg"
author: Elizabeth
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Elizabeth Yarnell introduces the concept of the tolerance threshold in inflammation, explaining how it applies to managing chronic conditions like multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune disorders. Elizabeth reflects on her experiences with long-term injections and the severe side effects like chronic hives and convulsions, which led her to gradually taper off medication in favor of lifestyle changes. A deep dive into the tolerance threshold concept provides listeners with an understanding of how to manage inflammation effectively.

## [Listen to this podcast episode here.](https://podcast.elizabethyarnell.net/episodes/08BLcxk1feX)

(0:00) Introduction, personal MS story, and podcast purpose
(1:19) Introduction and explanation of the tolerance threshold in inflammation
(1:47) Experiences and effects of long-term injections
(4:21) Side effects: chronic hives and convulsions
(9:21) Decision to taper off medication and adopt lifestyle changes
(11:53) Deep dive into the tolerance threshold concept
(14:03) Preview of next episode and closing