energy

In MS, energy management, high-intensity exercise may have benefit

An energy management education program combined with high-intensity exercise during a three-week inpatient rehabilitation program didn’t lead to quality of life gains for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients with fatigue over usual care, but it did offer some benefit. In the months after the program, better cardiorespiratory fitness, gains in…

Ho-Ho-No

Even when a major holiday isnā€™t scheduled in a calendar month, Iā€™m a pretty busy lady. I work a full-time job that requires me to be present and ā€œonā€ most of every day. I also have to deal with Atlanta traffic, which is physically and mentally exhausting. Iā€™m a…

With MS, the Energy Vortex Is Real

Asking for assistance is not my favorite thing to do. But frequently, I do ask. The extra help aids in conserving my energy. Some people may feel my energy conservation requests resemble a lazy scam of sorts but, honestly, itā€™s not.Ā When I ask for a drink of water or…

H2Oh! Water Is a Brain Fuel

Aug. 1Ā was a busy day around our house. Backpacks needed to be loaded up, breakfasts consumed, pictures taken, and shoes tied tightly before the bus arrived. Yes, it was the first day of school. (I could talk about how ridiculous it is for kids to be going back to…

Crawling to Deadline

It’s 3:15 p.m. U.K. time on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. My deadline for this column is actually 3 p.m. Gone are the days of blaming the dog for eating my homework; it’s only in the last few minutes that I’ve actually been able to move a bit. From 8:30…

A Quiet Week

I could be in a fancy restaurant in central London rather than sitting at home writing this. Don’t feel sorry for me, I chose to stay in. The Christmas month ofĀ DecemberĀ is very hard. Extreme partying is allied with extreme levels of work. In my game,Ā they are as…

Tired of Fatigue

Many of us with multiple sclerosis have heard the saying, ā€œI go to bed wired and wake up tired.ā€ This is quite accurate, as fatigue is one of the most prevalent aspects of living with MS. So often I hear from well-meaning individuals who,…

Does your MS Fatigue and Energy Need a Boost?

Does your MS fatigue and energy need a boost? I know mine does; having multiple sclerosis drains my battery very quickly. Add to that a terrible cold I had recently, and my fatigue has doubled, and my energy has left the building! While looking for a magic…