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6 of the Most Common Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue

If you suffer from a chronic illness likeĀ MS, then it’s highly likely that you’ll experience fatigue from time to time. Fatigue is different thanĀ just feeling tired, and generally it’s not something that can be fixed with an early night or by taking a little break. With tipsĀ from the pros atĀ …

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…

Firefighter With MS Has Been On Active Duty for 25 Years

LookingĀ at Dan Pimenta, you wouldn’t know he was suffering from a chronic illness — but the 53-year-old hasĀ multiple sclerosis (MS). He was diagnosedĀ at the age of 28 after experiencing numbness down one side of his head and body. MORE:Ā Three tips for newly diagnosed multiple sclerosis patients According…

Multiple Sclerosis News Today: A Look Back at 2017

With the holiday season in full swing, it’s the perfect opportunity to take a look back at 2017. It’s been a year full of ups and downs, and while there were definitely quite a few low moments, there were certainly quite a few highs. To celebrate the year that was,…

5 Tips For Making Every Doctor Visit Count

Effectively managing MS may require ongoing appointments with multiple specialists on your health care team — including neurologists, physical and occupational therapists and others. And it goes without saying they’re busy (for an inside look at how busy doing what, go here and here). Making the most…

5 Tips for Parenting With Multiple Sclerosis

Living with an unpredictable illness can be tough at the best of times, but when you’re a parent, it can often cause unforeseen problems. Living with multiple sclerosisĀ (MS) is no different — you’ll have to continue being aĀ parent, but you’ll also have to manage your condition. However, there are ways…

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 quality of life for people living with the disease, allowing them toĀ regain some independence and making life more comfortable. HereĀ are someĀ common…

Important Things to Remember If You Have MS

If you or a loved one isĀ living with multiple sclerosis (MS), it’s important to rememberĀ that you can always try to make yourĀ situation better. If your doctor says something like “there’s no other option” or “we have nothing more to offer you,” find another doctor. Doctors are humans, too, and they…

How Doctors Treat Spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis

SpasticityĀ is where the muscles become stiffened and often spasm due to nerve damage — it’sĀ a common symptom associated withĀ multiple sclerosis (MS). MORE:Ā Six of the best apps for managing chronic illness Generally, the spasticity occurs in the arms and legs and may impact the way a person can move their limbs.

A to Z: Explaining 35 of the Most Commonly Used MS Terms

Walking into your doctor’s office can feel like walking into another world. Are they speaking English? Do they understand you? Have they correctly diagnosed your symptoms with the relevant medical terminology? What is extremely personal to you, suddenly feels clinical. Terms likeĀ ataxia, diplopia and hemiparesis are flying around. You feel…

4 Things to Consider Before Getting a Service Dog

Having a service dog can greatly enhance the life of someone living with a chronicĀ disease. They allowĀ patients to regain some of their independence by helping with small everyday tasks likeĀ opening and closing doors, fetching meds, acting as a propĀ or support as their owner stands, switching on lights and attracting attention…

7 Simple Tips for Traveling With MS

With the year-end holiday season hurtling towards us, now is the time many of us start planning to hit the road — making way to see family, friends and loved ones, or seeking out warm weather havens or preparing for snow-covered vacations. Here are some basic tips for traveling with…

MS Martial Arts: Battle B-neath the Surface

Multiple sclerosis is a progressive neurologicalĀ disease that develops when the myelin in the central nervous system is attacked, leading to a range of symptoms including mobility problems, numbness, vision problems, pain, and fatigue. MORE:Ā Learn more about the different symptoms of multiple sclerosis In this Roche video aimed…

Disclosing Your MS Diagnosis to Friends and Family

We understand how difficult it is to tell your family, friends and coworkers that you have multiple sclerosis.Ā While it might not be easy, at some point you will have to share this new chapter of your life with those around you. MORE:Ā How MS patients really feelĀ about their condition…

MS Stories: Tim’s Journey to Walk Again

This video made by Jack BartonĀ is all about Jack’s father, Tim. Tim was diagnosed with multiple sclerosisĀ nine years ago and has to undergo monthly intravenous treatments to keep his MS stable. He talks about coming to terms with the disease, how the diagnosis affected his family, how little…

6 Tips for MS Patients, Families and Loved Ones

Multiple sclerosis is aĀ difficultĀ disease to live with. WithĀ no known cure, patients often find the day-to-day struggle very challenging.Ā But they’reĀ not the only ones who live withĀ theĀ disease — friends, family and lovedĀ ones also have to learn how to deal. To help everyone cope better, we’ve put together a list of six…

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. One of those side effects is often feelingĀ itchy. MORE: Do all treatments have side effects? One of our bloggers…