February 22, 2018 Social Clips by Wendy Henderson 15 Multiple Sclerosis-Inspired Tattoos Getting a tattoo shouldn’tĀ be taken lightly. It’s a piece of art that will be on your body for life and therefore, should represent somethingĀ that’s near and dear to your heart. With that in mind, it’s no surprise that many who suffer from a chronic illness choose to add permanent messages…
February 5, 2018 Social Clips by Mike Knight MS Spasticity and You: Five Stretches You Should Try (and Why) An estimated 85 percent of people with MS experience some type of spasticity due to the disease, according to a recent report (p/w) published in Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. Why is that important? Because spasticity is behind many of the diseaseās most debilitating physical, emotional and mental…
July 20, 2017 Social Clips by Wendy Henderson Rare Symptoms of MS: 12 Things to Know About Trigeminal Neuralgia Trigeminal neuralgia is a term used for facial pain which begins in the trigeminal nerve. It usually occurs in people over the age of 50 and affects women more than men. However, it is more common in people who have multiple sclerosis (MS). We’ve put togetherĀ a list of facts about…
June 13, 2017 Social Clips by Wendy Henderson How Essential Oils Can Benefit Chronic Illness Sufferers The publicās interest in essential oils (EOs) ā their uses, benefits, and safety ā has been on the rise for several years. The most common means of using EOs is through aromatherapy, which includes having a diffuser in your home and or carrying a personal diffuser with you. Youāll find…
May 17, 2017 Social Clips by Wendy Henderson Could Muscle Twitches Be a Symptom of MS? In an article for Living Well, Julia Stachowiak talks about muscle twitches and whether or not they’re a symptomĀ of multiple sclerosis (MS). MORE:Ā Four types of MS-related tremors. Muscle twitches (or fasciculations) are a common symptomĀ in other neurodegenerative diseases, particularly amyotrophic lateral…
May 12, 2017 Social Clips by Wendy Henderson 4 Types of MS-Related Tremors Tremors are a common symptomĀ of multiple sclerosis, experienced by around three-quarters of people with the condition, and one that often makes sufferers feel quite self-conscious. For most, the tremors will be mild and occur infrequently, but for some, the tremors may be more severe. There are fourĀ different types of tremors…
April 18, 2017 Social Clips by admin 4 Ways Ocrevus Can Improve Your Life It’s been less than a month since Ocrevus was approved by the FDA, and the buzz hasn’t died down. Though there is some trepidation, the MS community is incredibly excited about what the new “game-changing”Ā medication can do for patients all across the country. Here are just a few…
April 4, 2017 Social Clips by Wendy Henderson 4 Tips for Taking Care of Caregivers While few of us choose to become caregivers, many of us are faced with the task if a loved one is diagnosed with a chronic disease. The transition is a strange time for everyone involved,Ā as the nature of the relationship changes for both the caregiver and patient. However, it is…
February 21, 2017 Social Clips by Marta Ribeiro What is Brain Fog? Brain fog is one of the most common symptoms of many chronic illnesses, includingĀ lupus, multiple sclerosis andĀ fibromyalgia. In this Mind Over Meniere’s video, Glenn describes how brain fog affects him on a daily basis. Discover some Pilates exercises suitable for multiple sclerosis patients.Ā Brain fog is more…
October 27, 2015 Social Clips by admin Living with Multiple Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis affects more than 600,000 people in Europe. These are some of their stories. Learn more about Multiple SclerosisĀ here:Ā https://bit.ly/1PBLn0c…
October 14, 2015 Social Clips by admin #Ocrelizumab – How Ocrelizumab Works Ocrelizumab, an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody, targets mature B-cells. Almost 95% of the B-cell population has these antigenic epitopes after maturation and does not shed them, which is what makes it a potent marker for therapeutic purposes (cancer being a very common area of interest in this regard). Read more…