Posts by: Marta Ribeiro

Marta Ribeiro

Marta graduated from Universidade Fernando Pessoa in Porto with a degree in Communication Sciences and a Masters degree in New Communication Technologies. She has experience in social media, worked with several media channels, and has also worked as a freelance photographer and a graphic artist for almost 10 years.

February 7, 2018

Could Drinking Four Cups of Coffee a Day Help You Fight MS?

Coffee is one of the most famous drinks in the world. Everyone (or almost everyone) loves coffee in its many different ways. With or without sugar, black, with or ... Read more

December 12, 2017December 12, 2017

How Doctors Treat Spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis

Spasticity is where the muscles become stiffened and often spasm due to nerve damage — it’s a common symptom associated with multiple sclerosis (MS). MORE: Six of the best apps for managing chronic illness ... Read more

November 29, 2017

How the ReWalk Program is Helping Patients Walk Again

Being diagnosed with a serious and complex disease such as multiple sclerosis can be a very complicated thing to deal with. After you get your diagnosis, you might start ... Read more

November 21, 2017

Spencer’s MS Story: Waiting 17 Years for an Accurate Diagnosis

Being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) can be very difficult to deal with, but it’s even worse when you live with the disease for 17 years before being diagnosed ... Read more

October 27, 2017

6 Tips for MS Patients, Families and Loved Ones

Multiple sclerosis is a difficult disease to live with. With no known cure, patients often find the day-to-day struggle very challenging. But they’re not the only ones who live with the disease — friends, family and ... Read more

October 25, 2017

Is MS Making You Itchy?

Living with MS is no walk in the park. Besides all the symptoms that patients endure, there are also side effects that are caused by treatments and external factors. ... Read more

October 4, 2017

5 Tools Used to Diagnose Multiple Sclerosis

It’s never a good idea to jump to conclusions when trying to find a cause for any symptoms you might have. With multiple sclerosis (MS), self-diagnosing is not the way to ... Read more

September 25, 2017November 17, 2017

15 Multiple Sclerosis-Inspired Tattoos

Getting a tattoo shouldn’t be taken lightly. It’s a piece of art that will be on your body for life and therefore, should represent something that’s near and dear to your ... Read more

September 13, 2017September 15, 2017

3 Things to Consider When Telling People You Have Multiple Sclerosis

Accepting a multiple sclerosis diagnosis is difficult and it often takes people a while to come to terms with what it means for their future. Some people choose to ... Read more

September 12, 2017

Dealing With the Unpredictability of Multiple Sclerosis

In this video from Roche, multiple sclerosis (MS) patient and advocate Shana and her partner Leo talk about the unpredictability of the condition. Shana explains that no two days are the ... Read more

September 12, 2017

How Massage and Bodywork Is Used to Treat MS Patients

Massages are known to relieve pain, stress and help out with problem areas. According to the National MS Society, it’s one of the most well-known bodywork treatments. There are several kinds of massages that originated in different countries — below are some of the most used today. MORE: Massage helps with MS pain and fatigue The Swedish massage is a bit more “traditional.” It uses techniques such as vibration, kneading, and friction. The German massage uses most of the same techniques as the Swedish massage, but combines them with healing baths. Keep in mind that if you’re sensitive to heat, this might not be the best option for you. Acupressure sounds like acupuncture, ... Read more

September 7, 2017September 7, 2017

Important Things to Remember If You Have MS

If you or a loved one is living with multiple sclerosis (MS), it’s important to remember that you can always try to make your situation better. If your doctor says something like ... Read more

September 7, 2017

18 Common Home Modifications to Improve Life With MS

As your MS progresses, you may find it necessary to make some modifications to your home to make it safer and more accessible. Such alterations can vastly improve the ... Read more

September 6, 2017

12 Ways Amazon’s Alexa Can Help People With Multiple Sclerosis

“Alexa” is Amazon’s talking service that acts as a virtual personal assistant. According to tomsguide.com, as part of the company’s Echo speaker system, the voice-activated device can pick out music tracks for ... Read more

August 28, 2017

How Doctors Treat Spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis

Spasticity is where the muscles become stiffened and often spasm due to nerve damage — it’s a common symptom associated with multiple sclerosis (MS). MORE: Six of the best apps for managing chronic illness ... Read more

August 14, 2017August 28, 2017

6 of the Most Common Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue

If you suffer from a chronic illness like MS, then it’s highly likely that you’ll experience fatigue from time to time. Fatigue is different than just feeling tired, and generally it’s ... Read more

July 28, 2017August 29, 2017

7 Strange Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that is unique to each patient, which means no two people suffer from identical symptoms. While there are many symptoms MS patients share such ... Read more

May 26, 2017

#CSMC17 in Photos: What’s Happening At The Meeting

The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) focuses on improvements and advancements in care for those living with multiple sclerosis. Typically hosting more than 2,000 attendees and 70 exhibitors, the event is the ... Read more

March 22, 2017April 13, 2017

6 Remarkable Things to Know About People Living With a Chronic Illness

Life is tough for people with a chronic illness, but through the pain and the fatigue and all the other symptoms and side effects, they show an extraordinary passion for ... Read more

March 21, 2017

Eating These Foods Can Help You Get Your Daily Dose of Vitamin D

Most of us have probably been reminded to take our vitamins, or pushed to eat something because it’s “full of vitamins”—and it’s true, getting vitamins is incredibly important. Especially during the ... Read more

March 15, 2017April 13, 2017

6 Common Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue

As part of MS Awareness Month, we’re talking about how chronic fatigue can play a big role in multiple sclerosis. If you suffer from a chronic illness like MS, then it’s highly ... Read more

March 14, 2017

What a Nighttime Routine Looks Like When You Have a Chronic Illness

What’s your nighttime routine like? In this humorous video from Gifted Lift, Lauren gives us a sneak peek into her nighttime routine as a person with a chronic illness. Find out more about ... Read more

March 10, 2017

#MSAwarenessMonth: ‘What Is MS?’ Challenge

As we celebrate Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, we’re asking you to share what MS means to you. To participate, just grab a piece of paper and write down what MS means ... Read more

February 24, 2017

6 Foods That Can Help You Fight a Cold or Flu

Winter is a perilous time if you have a compromised immune system, but you can’t stay alone inside for four months. You have to get on with your daily life, and just ... Read more

February 23, 2017

#ACTRIMS2017 – This Year’s Hot Topics

Editor’s choice: Patrícia Silva holds her PhD in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases from the Leiden University Medical Center in Leiden, The Netherlands. She has studied Applied Biology at Universidade do ... Read more

February 22, 2017

Preparing for #ACTRIMS2017 – Top 3 Topics From ACTRIMS 2016

The second annual America’s Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS), a forum for clinicians, researchers and other MS specialists to network and discuss the latest advances ... Read more

February 21, 2017

What is Brain Fog?

Brain fog is one of the most common symptoms of many chronic illnesses, including lupus, multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia. In this Mind Over Meniere’s video, Glenn describes how brain fog affects ... Read more

February 13, 2017

6 Tips to Reduce Stress and Help You Relax

Everyone suffers from stress from time to time but when you have a chronic disease, stress not only adds to your everyday burden but can often exacerbate the symptoms of ... Read more

February 10, 2017February 10, 2017

14 Invisible Illnesses You May Not Know About

Invisible illnesses are conditions patients have that are not obvious when looking at them. Often people with an invisible illness face a lot of prejudice; others accuse them of ... Read more

February 6, 2017

Improve MS Patients’ Mobility With These Foot Exercises

This video from the Koppele Method focuses on foot exercises for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). These exercises can help improve mobility and help patients to strengthen the muscles ... Read more

February 6, 2017

How Our Bodies Convert Sunlight Into Vitamin D

Many multiple sclerosis (MS) patients have a vitamin D deficiency, but recent studies have shown that this vitamin can benefit MS patients. Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin,” mostly because ... Read more

January 27, 2017

4 Possible Causes of Multiple Sclerosis

There is no definitive answer to the question “what causes multiple sclerosis?”, but scientists believe it could be a combination of several factors. Researchers are working hard to help ... Read more

January 26, 2017

10 MS Support Organizations You Should Know About

Living with a complex disease like multiple sclerosis (MS) can be very difficult. You’ll probably feel very overwhelmed as soon as you’re diagnosed. What exactly is MS? Where can you ... Read more

January 23, 2017

Firsthand Experiences: What It’s Like Living With MS

Living with an autoimmune disease can feel isolating. While everyone around you continues with their lives, yours can feel as if it’s being turned upside down. Glass half full ... Read more

January 20, 2017

26 Tips to Help Manage Common MS Symptoms

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex and diverse condition which can result in several different symptoms, that may or not may be the same among patients. While not everyone ... Read more

January 13, 2017

5 Useful Food Hacks for MS Patients

For people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), a healthy diet is an integral part of maintaining one’s health, along with exercise and regular doctor visits. This list features Elissa ... Read more

January 9, 2017

Famous MS Patients: Ann Romney Shares Her Story

Ann Romney is married to American businessman, 70th Governor of Massachusetts, and presidential contender Mitt Romney. In 1998, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. For three years, the mother of five ... Read more

January 5, 2017

9 Things You Shouldn’t Say to Someone With a Chronic Illness

It’s no surprise that sometimes people say things they don’t want to–or mean to. Especially when they’re talking to someone with a disease like multiple sclerosis (MS) that’s not fully ... Read more

January 3, 2017

Can Lifestyle Choices Affect MS Severity?

Studies have found that lifestyle choices may have a significant impact on the progression of multiple sclerosis. Stress, lack of exercise, poor diet, and smoking were associated with higher ... Read more

December 26, 2016December 22, 2016

10 Interesting Facts About MS You Might Want to Know

In this MostAmazingTop10 video, host Landon Dowlatsingh invites his friend and MS patient, Tyler Gagnon to help him explain some of the most important facts about multiple sclerosis to ... Read more