January 10, 2018 Social Clips by Wendy Henderson 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 …
January 8, 2018 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…
January 4, 2018 Social Clips by Wendy Henderson 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 ā 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…
January 3, 2018 Social Clips by Wendy Henderson What You Need to Know About Natalizumab (Tysabri) Natalizumab (Tysabri) is a drug used in the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). We’ve put together a list of things to know about the treatment using information from tysabri.com and the National MS Society. MORE: Early use of…
December 22, 2017 Social Clips by admin Multiple Sclerosis News Today: A Look Back at 2017 With the holiday season in full swing, itās the perfect opportunity to take a look back at 2017. Itās 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,…
December 21, 2017 Social Clips by Wendy Henderson The MSAA on Helping MS Patients – Monday Through Sunday In this video, the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) reminds everyoneĀ that people with MS don’t get a day off from the disease. They have to deal with multiple sclerosis every Monday through Sunday. MORE:Ā Kentucky student whose mom has MS is to cycle across America…
December 20, 2017 Social Clips by Mike Knight 5 Tips For Making Every Doctor Visit Count Effectively managing MS may require ongoing appointments with multiple specialists on your health care team ā including neurologists, physical and occupational therapists and others. And it goes without saying theyāre busy (for an inside look at how busy doing what, go here and here). Making the most…
December 19, 2017 Social Clips by Wendy Henderson 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 ā you’ll have to continue being aĀ parent, but you’ll also have to manage your condition. However, there are ways…
December 14, 2017 Social Clips by Wendy Henderson 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…
December 13, 2017 Social Clips by Wendy Henderson 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…
December 12, 2017 Social Clips by Marta Ribeiro How Doctors Treat Spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis SpasticityĀ is where the muscles become stiffened and often spasm due to nerve damageĀ ā 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.
December 7, 2017 Social Clips by Wendy Henderson 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 toĀ tomsguide.com, as part of the company’sĀ Echo speakerĀ system, the voice-activated device can pick out music tracks for you, operate other electical devices, create to-do lists, and of course help you…
December 6, 2017 Social Clips by Mike Knight 5 Tips for Going to Shows and Events With MS Disabilities Going to a show to see a band or a play or a big event may be your idea of having fun, and MS-related challenges ā especially mobility ā donāt have to be game-changers and keep you from the spectacle of it all, especially with a little planning. Bars, bands…
December 5, 2017 Social Clips by Wendy Henderson Patient Stories: What It’s Like Being an Athlete With MS “You have multiple sclerosis” is something that no one wants to hear. Some people hear it but have no idea what it means. Some think they’ll end up in a wheelchair and that their life will never be the same. MORE:Ā How yoga and aquatic exercise can…
November 30, 2017 Social Clips by Mike Knight 5 Tips for Showing Your Appreciation to Your Caregiver This Season According to a 2015 report, there are 43.5 million caregivers in the United States today ā roughly six million moreĀ people than the population of California. And according to a recent column by Ed Tobias, caregiving can be a hard and thankless task. Let’s change…
November 29, 2017 Social Clips by Marta Ribeiro 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 wondering what your life will be like, if your life will change and how you’ll have to adapt with your…
November 28, 2017 Social Clips by Wendy Henderson Caring for a Loved One With Multiple Sclerosis: Zena’s Story This film from the MS SocietyĀ is all about Zena Nicolaou. The MS Society in the U.K. awarded Zena the prestigious title of “Carer of the Year” in 2016 for her work caring for her mother Nicola, who has multiple sclerosis (MS). MORE:Ā How MS patients feelĀ about…
November 22, 2017 Social Clips by Mike Knight 10 Mobile Apps for Better Living With MS Stop for a second and think about this: 2.3 billion smart phone users worldwide will download an estimated 268 billion mobile apps in 2017. Three quarters of adults in the U.S. own a smartphone and nearly 90 percent of the…
November 21, 2017 Social Clips by Marta Ribeiro 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 ā which is exactly what happened to Spencer. MORE:Ā Eight less common signs of MS you might not…
November 16, 2017 Social Clips by Cheryl Woodman A to Z: Explaining 35 of the Most Commonly Used MS Terms Walking into your doctorās 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…
November 15, 2017 Social Clips by Wendy Henderson Woman Invents Shirt With Magnetic Buttons to Help People With Disabilities Following her husband’s frustration at not being able to do up the buttons on his formal work shirts, Maura Horton came up with a simple and practical solution:Ā magnetic buttons. MORE:Ā Tips to help you to better manage common MS symptoms According to a report onĀ Fox News,…
November 14, 2017 Social Clips by Wendy Henderson Vlogger Explains How She Overcame Her Bladder Issues Many multipleĀ sclerosis (MS) patients suffer from bladder issues. In this video from Mallery Schuplin, the MS vlogger talks about some of the bladder issues she’s been experiencing and how she’s managing them. MORE:Ā Seven tips to help you deal with MS-related urinary problems In a…
November 10, 2017 Social Clips by Wendy Henderson 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…
November 8, 2017 Social Clips by Wendy Henderson U.K. Launches Program to Raise Awareness of Invisible Illnesses Signs are appearing outside restrooms in the United Kingdom to advise members of the public that not all disabilities are visible. MORE:Ā Ocrevus’ journey from defiant idea to game-changing treatment According to a report from the BBC, the signs are being posted to help those who have invisible illnesses…
November 6, 2017 Social Clips by Mike Knight 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 ā 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…
November 2, 2017 Social Clips by Wendy Henderson 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…
November 1, 2017 Social Clips by Wendy Henderson 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…
October 30, 2017 Social Clips by Wendy Henderson 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…
October 27, 2017 Social Clips by Marta Ribeiro 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 ā 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…
October 25, 2017 Social Clips by Marta Ribeiro 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…