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Stay Socially "Healthy" with Multiple Sclerosis
As people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), it is important that we not withdraw from our social networks. Research shows that people who are more engaged socially are less affected by symptoms or disabilities. I present some ideas here to maintain your social health.
Stay Intellectually "Healthy" with Multiple Sclerosis
As people with MS, it is easy to become very focused on our symptoms. It is important that we keep our brains engaged with activities that make us think about something besides our MS. Learn about some of the ways that we can introduce a little more intellectual health into our lives.
Create Your Personal MS Mission Statement
A personal mission statement can help people with multiple sclerosis maintain perspective on their illness and the impact of MS on their lives.
Speech Difficulties as a Symptom of Multiple Sclerosis
Many people with MS experience some difficulties with their speech. Fortunately, these rarely progress to the point where someone is unable to communicate.
How to Read a Scientific Article About MS
Reading articles in medical journals can seem like a daunting task. Learn how to approach these articles strategically to get the most out of them.
Julie's MS Fatigue-Fighting Tips
MS-related fatigue can be debilitating. While there isn't anything that is proven to eliminate fatigue in people with MS, there are a number of things to try to see if you can make things just a little better and get through the rough patches.
Tips on Self-Injecting MS Medications for Needle Phobes
Most people do not like to give themselves injections. However, for many of us with MS, it is a part of our lives. Reduce the stress around the needle using some of these tips.
Do you have "MS guilt"?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms often limit things that we can do. This can lead to guilt as things get left incomplete or not done as well as we would like, especially those things that we do for other people. Start working on banishing MS guilt and enjoy life a little more.
Feel Better, Even With Multiple Sclerosis
Your health is more than your multiple sclerosis (MS). By taking care of yourself, you can feel better and be healthier.
Treatment of Cognitive Dysfunction in Multiple Approaches
Cognitive dysfunction affects at least 50% of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Direct treatment of this symptom has not been successful. However, there are some approaches and treatments that may help people with MS-related cognitive dysfunction.
Surviving Holiday Gatherings with Multiple Sclerosis
Holidays can be stressful for everyone, but people with multiple sclerosis (MS) face additional challenges for staying festive during this time. Fatigue and other MS symptoms can make it harder for us to enjoy holiday gatherings unless we learn to reduce the stress and increase the joy. Learn some tips on how to make holidays a great time of year.
Disclosing Your Multiple Sclerosis in the Workplace
Each person with multiple sclerosis (MS) must decide whom they will tell about their diagnosis. This can be especially tricky in the workplace. The decision about workplace disclosure of MS status should be carefully considered as to whom to tell, reasons to tell and how to tell.
Traveling Alone with Multiple Sclerosis
For many of us with multiple sclerosis (MS), daily living can be challenging enough in familiar surroundings to make travel seem too difficult to attempt. You can travel if you have MS. You can even travel alone and have a wonderful time. Check out a couple of these tips to see how to minimize stress while traveling alone with MS.
Tips for Dealing with Numbness and Tingling as a Symptom of Multiple Sclerosis
Numbness and tingling, also known as paresthesia, are a very common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS). While there are very few things your doctor can do to help you get relief from this MS symptom, there may be some things that you can try that can make you feel better.
Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine By People with Multiple Sclerosis
Most people with multiple sclerosis (MS) have tried at least one form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Usually, people are not hoping for a cure from MS, but are seeking symptom relief.
Selected Complementary and Alternative Medicine Approaches for MS
Many people with multiple sclerosis try complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), which can include yoga, acupuncture or vitamin supplements. Take a look at this list for just a couple of the more popular CAM approaches among people with MS.
How To Get a Second Opinion for Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex disease to have, but also a difficult one to treat. Different doctors have different opinions on the best way to treat MS and MS symptoms. Getting a second opinion could open up a new set of possibilities and approaches that you had not considered, but may be right for you. Get some tips to make the second opinion process easier and more productive.
Bee Venom Therapy for MS
Bee venom therapy, or bee sting therapy, is a form of apitherapy which is used by many people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other disorders. While people claim to experience symptom relief from this therapy, effectiveness has not been scientifically proven and it carries a number of risks.
Biofeedback for Multiple Sclerosis
Biofeedback therapy uses monitoring equipment to translate different bodily reactions into pictures or sounds. While not extensively studied in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), biofeedback has been shown to be beneficial for depression, sensory problems, cognitive issues, spasticity and pain, all common symptoms of MS.
Tips for Dealing with Trigeminal Neuralgia in People with MS
Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), also known as Tic Doloreux, might be the very most painful symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS). While it is difficult to totally alleviate the pain with at-home remedies, some of these tips might bring a little comfort.
Gadolinium Warning for People with Kidney Disease
Gadolinium, the contrast agent used in MRI scans to indicate active lesions in MS patients, has been implicated in causing a deadly condition in people with kidney dysfunction, called NSF.
Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Overview
Multiple sclerosis (MS) has a wide range of symptoms and signs. From cognitive difficulties to problems controlling muscles, MS can have an effect on almost any body system.
Find a Multiple Sclerosis Doctor
Multiple sclerosis doctors are called neurologists. Finding a neurologist for multiple sclerosis can be an intimidating and confusing process. By following these simple steps, you can help yourself find the right MS neurologist.
When Is Solu-Medrol Used in Multiple Sclerosis?
Many of us with multiple sclerosis, especially relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS), have experienced a course of Solu-Medrol, the high-dose intravenous corticosteroid used to lessen symptoms of relapses by bringing down inflammation in the central nervous system. In most cases it is a clear-cut case of when the doctor should prescribe Solu-Medrol, as a relapse is occurring, but what about other situations?
Tips for Managing the "MS Hug"
You can manage the pain and annoyance of the "MS hug" through deep breathing, medications and other techniques. Read these tips for dealing with this common MS symptom.