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By Julie Stachowiak, Ph.D., About.com Guide to Multiple Sclerosis

Constipation as a Symptom of Multiple Sclerosis

Wednesday April 30, 2008
As a symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS), constipation is really a bummer. It can be chronic, rather than coming and going. You can spend days existing with a feeling of ... Read More

Severe Facial Pain as a Symptom of Multiple Sclerosis

Wednesday April 30, 2008
Trigeminal neuralgia, also known as tic doloureux, is perhaps the most painful symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS). Experienced by 4% of people with MS, it is a sharp, severe pain ... Read More

Using Visualization to Reduce Stress When Injecting

Tuesday April 22, 2008
I'm bringing you another tip that may be helpful to get past some of the hurdles and just unpleasant moments connected with injecting yourself with one of the disease-modifying therapies ... Read More

When to Massage Injection Sites

Wednesday April 16, 2008
Massaging your injection sites can really help with some of the inflammation caused by the disease-modifying medications for MS. However, timing is crucial and depends on which medication you are ... Read More

Ease the Pain of Injections by Finding a Helper

Wednesday April 16, 2008
Maybe you threw your back out last time you tried to reach that "certain spot back there." Maybe you still haven't worked up the nerve to go against your God-given ... Read More

Design Your Own Injection Ritual

Tuesday April 8, 2008
If you have to give yourself a shot (or have someone give it to you) on a regular basis, a ritual can help ease the pain (pun intended). Really, give it ... Read More

Make Injections Easier By Breathing

Tuesday April 8, 2008
Ok, I understand if you are skeptical. I was, too. However, after the first time I tried the "Relaxing Breath" exercise, I was a convert. I am not saying that taking ... Read More

Helping Those Who Help Us

Tuesday April 1, 2008
As much as I dislike having multiple sclerosis (MS), I often think that it is even worse for the people who love me and take care of me when things ... Read More

What Are Neutralizing Antibodies, Anyway?

Tuesday April 1, 2008
So glad you asked. Neutralizing antibodies (NAbs) are usually good things. These are proteins that are manufactured by our immune system (B cells, to be exact) that do the important job ... Read More

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