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Be open to all healthcare possibilities that may help you — conventional and alternative. Always tell your primary doctor about all of your healthcare decisions, inc ... read more
Nancy Davis
Founder and Chairwoman of RacetoEraseMS Living with Multiple Sclerosis Female More than 5 years
34
Try using a professional-grade mandoline in the kitchen. I really enjoy making soups and stew, but it's too much chopping. Using a mandoline has really helped! And I ... read more
Jen H
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 47 Female More than 5 years
5
QUESTION OF THE DAY:
What’s one gadget you love and think other people who have MS should know about it?
One of the most important elements of care that individuals with MS should be mindful of is the importance of planning. Planning for changes in physical abilities an ... read more
Sharon Roth Maguire
Chief Clinical Quality Officer at BrightStar Care Healthcare provider for Multiple Sclerosis Female
5
For my fatigue & aches (even before my MS diagnosis) I have been using a daily regimen.
In the mornings I take “Collagen“ for hair, for my hair loss along with my br ... read more
Kimmers Fully
Living with Primary-Progressive MS Age: 48 Female More than 5 years
23
I like using my combination water bottle/mist-sprayer. It's a great way to stay hydrated, cool off, and handy to take when you travel. On Amazon for about $12.
Deb
Living with Secondary-Progressive MS Age: 56 Female More than 5 years
1
When I am feeling well enough to cook, I make extra portions and put them in the freezer. Then I have already-made meals on days I can’t or don’t want to cook. And w ... read more
Theresa Bagenski
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 71 Female More than 5 years
10
Never feel sorry for yourself for very long! Yes, this all sucks, but feel what you need to feel, and find something to be happy about. Get help when you can't overc ... read more
Deb M
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 62 Female More than 5 years
8
Before you rent or a buy a wheelchair or scooter, work with an occupational or physical therapist to review what your goals are and how the use of a wheelchair or sc ... read more
Caitlyn Foy
Healthcare provider for Multiple Sclerosis
4
Find a way to make the not-so-good days better. Watch a film you love, eat a comforting meal you've stored away in the freezer, find a friend to call on the phone. E ... read more
Trevis
Living with Secondary-Progressive MS Age: 52 Male More than 5 years
4
My suggestion is to stay connected to others (friends, relatives, other MS-ers) who share similar interests. For me this means using my laptop daily. I stay attuned ... read more
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Male More than 5 years
1
MS can be so isolating. I was afraid that my husband would treat me like I was “sick.” Then there are people at work who say, “Let's walk to the restaurant around th ... read more
Julie Blackburn
Living with Primary-Progressive MS Age: 40 1 to 5 years
8
Take care of it. Eat healthy, practice yoga.
Annerosa Mervin
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 52 Female More than 5 years
0
People with MS can have children and raise children. Raising children is rewarding and challenging, and in a patient with MS the levels of energy required to raise c ... read more
Dr. Maria Vila, DO
Healthcare provider for Multiple Sclerosis Female
3
Fast Fact
A landmark study published in March 2019 estimates that nearly 1 million Americans have MS — 2x more than previous estimates.
Neurology
A landmark study published in March 2019 estimates that nearly 1 million Americans have MS — 2x more than previous estimates.2 pound weights help with arm movement, and keeps me strong.
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 65 Female More than 5 years
6
Keep a diary of your mood swings and their effect on your behavior, and share your findings with a counselor. Uncovering your MS mood swing triggers can help you avo ... read more
Rosalind Kalb, PhD
Healthcare provider for Multiple Sclerosis
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To best manage my MS I try to stick to a schedule for eating and sleeping. I wake up every morning around 5:00 a.m., but I make sure I'm in bed by 9:00 p.m. every ni ... read more
AngelKitty
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 66 Female More than 5 years
0
Poll
What’s the best thing you’ve done to manage MS at work?
I have chosen holistic living. Each day I take vitamin D, B12, omega 3-6-9, flax, magnesium, and vitamin C. I also walk and stretch every day. I choose to live one d ... read more
Shelley Thrasher
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 59 Female More than 5 years
28
Do one thing at a time. No multitasking! Your mind can only really focus on one activity at a time.
David
Living with Multiple Sclerosis Male More than 5 years
10
Get the flu shot every year!
Trevis
Living with Secondary-Progressive MS Age: 52 Male More than 5 years
2