Multiple Sclerosis
Meredith Vieira chats with Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC Today Show) and Dr. John Richert on the latest in treatments for multiple sclerosis.
Meredith Vieira chats with Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC Today Show) and Dr. John Richert on the latest in treatments for multiple sclerosis.
Let's Talk about Sex
MS can affect sexuality.
MS can affect sexuality.
Why does heat affect me the way it does?
Heat can be devastating for persons with MS. Join Patricia Provance, PT, MSCS, when she discusses how to avoid overheating.
Heat can be devastating for persons with MS. Join Patricia Provance, PT, MSCS, when she discusses how to avoid overheating.
Goals of MS Therapy
Progression of untreated and treated multiple sclerosis.
Progression of untreated and treated multiple sclerosis.
What's Happening to Me?: Invisible MS
Although MS has visible manifestations, many of its symptoms are not outwardly apparent. This is the "invisible" side of MS, which means that in many cases, only the patient is really aware of his or her symptoms.
Although MS has visible manifestations, many of its symptoms are not outwardly apparent. This is the "invisible" side of MS, which means that in many cases, only the patient is really aware of his or her symptoms.
How do you distinguish symptoms that are MS-related from symptoms that are not?
Distinguishing symptoms that are due to MS from those that are not is a difficult task. Join Dr. Jodi Hasselkorn while she discusses symptoms and your relationship with your provider.
Distinguishing symptoms that are due to MS from those that are not is a difficult task. Join Dr. Jodi Hasselkorn while she discusses symptoms and your relationship with your provider.
What should I do at work? What are my rights?
Many people with MS have "invisible" symptoms which can make others feel they are perfectly healthy.
Many people with MS have "invisible" symptoms which can make others feel they are perfectly healthy.
Common Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
If you have MS, you might be experiencing symptoms such as tingling in the legs, double vision or maybe problems with coordination. These symptoms are common with MS but not everyone experiences the same ones.
If you have MS, you might be experiencing symptoms such as tingling in the legs, double vision or maybe problems with coordination. These symptoms are common with MS but not everyone experiences the same ones.
When are symptoms of a relapse serious enough to see a neurologist?
A relapse or exacerbation is typically defined as a new development. It can be a new symptom, a new neurological manifestation or the worsening of a preexisting symptom. Some symptoms can be significant enough to notify a neurologist.
A relapse or exacerbation is typically defined as a new development. It can be a new symptom, a new neurological manifestation or the worsening of a preexisting symptom. Some symptoms can be significant enough to notify a neurologist.
How is MS Diagnosed?
Determining a diagnosis for Multiple Sclerosis is not always easy and requires a careful patient evaluation.
Determining a diagnosis for Multiple Sclerosis is not always easy and requires a careful patient evaluation.
When are the symptoms of a relapse serious enough to see a neurologist?
MS is very unpredictable. The symptoms can appear and disappear but relapses can occur and there are times when the symptoms might not go away.
MS is very unpredictable. The symptoms can appear and disappear but relapses can occur and there are times when the symptoms might not go away.
MS and Exercise
Exercise is important for everyone with MS, whether they are mobile or in a wheelchair. It's important for health, mobility and overall quality of life.
Exercise is important for everyone with MS, whether they are mobile or in a wheelchair. It's important for health, mobility and overall quality of life.
Why can't I remember things the way I used to?
MS can affect memory and cause cognitive difficulties but once these problems are identified they can be treated.
MS can affect memory and cause cognitive difficulties but once these problems are identified they can be treated.
Is it really necessary to be adherent to disease modifying therapy?
Medications for MS can help control disease progression, this is why it's important to take medications as prescribed. Join Dr. Munschauer as he discusses the importance of adherence.
Medications for MS can help control disease progression, this is why it's important to take medications as prescribed. Join Dr. Munschauer as he discusses the importance of adherence.
How important is exercise to someone with MS?
Exercise for individuals who have MS is at least as important as exercise is for people who don't have MS.
Exercise for individuals who have MS is at least as important as exercise is for people who don't have MS.
What are ways of coping with fatigue?
Fatigue is one of the most common complaints from people with MS. But it can be treated and even prevented. Join Cindy Oughletree as she discusses the methods of treatment for fatigue.
Fatigue is one of the most common complaints from people with MS. But it can be treated and even prevented. Join Cindy Oughletree as she discusses the methods of treatment for fatigue.
How do I talk to my children about MS? What are their chances of developing MS?
Children whose parents have MS have many concerns and fears.
Children whose parents have MS have many concerns and fears.
Prognosis of MS: What Does the Future Hold?
If you've just been diagnosed with MS or know someone who has, you're probably wondering what the future holds.
If you've just been diagnosed with MS or know someone who has, you're probably wondering what the future holds.
Is there anything I can do to relieve my leg spasms, other than taking more medicine?
Back pain and hip pain frequently occur when an awkward walking pattern is involved. Join Patti Provance, PT, MSCS, when she discusses dealing with leg spasm.
Back pain and hip pain frequently occur when an awkward walking pattern is involved. Join Patti Provance, PT, MSCS, when she discusses dealing with leg spasm.
What can I do to improve my balance?
There is no simple answer for improving your balance. Join Pat Provance, PT, MSCS, when she talks about what affects balance and the strategies to improve it
There is no simple answer for improving your balance. Join Pat Provance, PT, MSCS, when she talks about what affects balance and the strategies to improve it
