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Taking charge of what you can do is key to improving your health. The modifiable lifestyle factors — that is, our diet, stress management practices, and physical act ... read more
Terry Wahls MD, IFMCP
Living with Secondary-Progressive MS Age: 63 Female More than 5 years
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Jump rope. It has helped my symptoms of weakness, brain fog, and fatigue SIGNIFICANTLY! Please try it! Just 10 to 15 mins once or twice a day can make all the differ ... read more
Lucie L.
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 51 Female More than 5 years
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QUESTION OF THE DAY:
What’s one gadget you love and think other people who have MS should know about it?
Pray, hope, and don't worry.
Maureen (Mo)
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 61 Female 1 to 5 years
8
To help minimize bladder issues:
- I take showers.
- Change pose pads often from leakage.
- Take senna tablets daily or stool softener to keep intestines emptied.
- ... read more
Living with Secondary-Progressive MS Age: 57 Female More than 5 years
3
When I feel muscle spasms and or pins and needles coming on I sit on a chair in the shower and run hot water down my spine, around my hips, down each leg, and on my ... read more
Living with Primary-Progressive MS Male
3
My mother has a positive attitude and I always make it a point to do as much as I can with her to ensure a great quality of life outside of the medical stuff. Chroni ... read more
Laura
Care Partner for Multiple Sclerosis Female
5
I drink at least 32 oz of water to prevent leg cramping
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 64 Female More than 5 years
5
Always try and never quit
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 58 Male More than 5 years
7
barefoot shoes and light-weight cotton t-shirts
Living with Secondary-Progressive MS
3
Minimize distractions. Try to create an environment that allows you to be as distraction-free as possible. Find a quiet place to do work, keep eye contact with peopl ... read more
Rosalind Kalb, PhD
Healthcare provider for Multiple Sclerosis
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Stay as positive as possible. If you let MS win, then it will take over. I slow down during flares and relapses. I have a great support team in my family.
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 67 Female More than 5 years
4
I was a psych therapist for 30 years, now a hospital chaplain, and near 70. I have had MS for over 50 yrs. As a therapist in Houston, I worked with doctor & pediatri ... read more
Living with Secondary-Progressive MS Age: 69 Female More than 5 years
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Communication is key! Be clear about what you need from your partner/friends/family. It might be helpful to have a word you say when you need help and another for wh ... read more
Rachael Tomlinson
Living with Primary-Progressive MS Age: 53 Female 1 to 5 years
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.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
Find support! Disclosing your MS to someone you trust at work can help you in the long run. There are lots of places to find support: an individual, a higher power, ... read more
Renee
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 32 Female More than 5 years
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Vegetable chopper
Living with Secondary-Progressive MS Age: 66 Female More than 5 years
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Poll
What’s the best thing you’ve done to manage MS at work?
Pray! I believe Yahshua (Jesus) listens!
Georgia
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 49 Female Less than 1 year
8
People who have MS often suffer from fatigue. But many also tend to overdo it when they get a burst of energy, and that ultimately makes you sick. My advice is to le ... read more
KatieSt
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 24 Female 1 to 5 years
5
Cooling aids can be lifesavers. Make some neck coolers and keep one in the fridge to help you cool off when you're overheating.
Dawn
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Female More than 5 years
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