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Living with Secondary-Progressive MS (SPMS) Age: 66 Female More than 5 years
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Back buddy -- a massager that looks like a huge S with nodules all over it. It’s great for back and neck massages. Rad balls -- get a pack of three and have a ball t ... read more
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) Age: 35 Female More than 5 years
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QUESTION OF THE DAY:
Many people with MS can feel fatigued during the day. What’s your best tip to recharge?
I pray, I rest, I exercise, I listen, eat well and close my eyes for a certain time to block out the stress that's around me.
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) Age: 48 Female More than 5 years
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I look into and try many different therapy techniques and natural products. I’ve enjoyed salt therapy and it helps tremendously with sore muscles and to help relieve ... read more
Autumn Grant
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) Age: 27 Female 1 to 5 years
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Sometimes you may need to focus all your energy on an important task or appointment, and not try to do much else that day, such as cooking or other chores. It's impo ... read more
David
Living with Multiple Sclerosis Male More than 5 years
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When feeling fatigue, sometimes only medication will help
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) Age: 62 Female More than 5 years
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I quit my stressful job after 20 years as an LPN. I haven’t felt this great since! Now, I care for me.
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) Age: 49 Female More than 5 years
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Chef With MS Provides Meal-Prep Tips
Chef With MS Provides Meal-Prep Tips
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My best efforts for improving my mobility have come from keeping my weight under control, and doing very simple, basic, accessible exercises at home. My favorites ar ... read more
Julie Blackburn
Living with Primary-Progressive MS (PPMS) Age: 40 Female 1 to 5 years
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Organize your kitchen. If your kitchen is poorly organized and items are not stored in convenient locations, it'll take more energy to move around and get what you n ... read more
Marcia Finlayson, PhD
Healthcare provider for Multiple Sclerosis
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Learn to listen to your body and control your stress levels. Your body has ways of telling you exactly what it needs. Keeping your stress down is crucial in controll ... read more
@sierralanae
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) Age: 23 Female More than 5 years
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There is some evidence that vitamin D may be helpful in reducing symptoms of MS but before increasing vitamin D intake be sure to consult your healthcare practitione ... read more
Sharon Roth Maguire, MS, RN, GNP-BC
Healthcare provider for Multiple Sclerosis Female More than 5 years
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I tell people I meet who are recently diagnosed or are caregivers of people with MS to remember everyone is different. Just because one person has a certain number o ... read more
Joe
Care Partner for Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) Age: 48 Male More than 5 years
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If you have a hard time remembering where things are, get in the habit of putting things back in the same place every time. You could even make a list of where you p ... read more
Kalara
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) Age: 58 Female More than 5 years
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It is well known that increases in core body temperature can temporarily worsen chronic MS symptoms, and even unmask latent symptoms from a prior attack. In the medi ... read more
Dr. Benjamin Segal
Healthcare provider for Multiple Sclerosis Male
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Stay inspired…seek others who do well managing their symptoms. When there’s hope you always feel better!
B Whitrow
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) Age: 36 Female More than 5 years
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When researching the best motorized device for your needs, be mindful of battery life. If you'll be using your motorized wheelchair or scooter for long days, or if y ... read more
Janet
Living with Multiple Sclerosis Female
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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.I eat natural unprocessed foods and avoid sugar & gluten entirely.
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) Age: 26 Female More than 5 years
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Think about your answer before you give it. It might take a little more time but it helps!
Living with Secondary-Progressive MS (SPMS) Female
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Listen to music related to how you are feeling. It helps me a lot.
Living with Secondary-Progressive MS (SPMS) Age: 37 Female More than 5 years
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