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Easy reads for Multiple Sclerosis
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items Here are some easy to read articles on Multiple Sclerosis. Some are opinion pieces while others are written by medical professionals.
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Multiple sclerosis is a disease that causes breakdown of the protective covering of nerves. Multiple sclerosis can cause numbness, weakness, trouble walking, vision changes and other symptoms.
Multiple sclerosis - Symptoms and causes
People with MS generally experience a progression of MS symptoms and severity throughout their lives. There are four types of MS. They’re defined by the frequency and progression of symptoms.
MS Progression Chart: Stages of MS, Disability Scale, and More
Sex and gender exist on spectrums. This article will use the terms “male,” “female,” or both to refer to sex assigned at birth.
15 symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) in women
Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) presents unique challenges, especially when it comes to maintaining an exercise routine. Constant fatigue can make even the simplest physical activities seem daunting. However, regular exercise is crucial for manag...
Overcoming Fatigue: 8 Motivational Strategies for Exercising with Multiple Sclerosis
Spasticity refers to feelings of stiffness and muscle spasms (sustained muscle contractions or sudden movements).
Empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives
Receiving a diagnosis of MS can be overwhelming and life-changing. As you embark on this new journey, it’s essential to find ways to adapt and thrive despite the challenges MS presents. Here are eight strategies to help you adjust to your new normal.
Navigating the New Normal: Adjusting to Life with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
A lot of people with MS experience pain at some time. It varies from person to person and over time, but drug treatments and other therapies can help you cope.
Pain
Halloween is a fun and exciting time for people of all ages, but for those who use a wheelchair, trick-or-treating can present unique challenges. Fatigue, accessibility issues, and the need for careful planning can make the festivities more complicat...
Making Trick-or-Treating Safer and More Convenient for Wheelchair Users
Optic neuritis is the name for inflammation of the optic nerve. This is the nerve that carries messages from the eye to the brain.
Optic Neuritis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) fatigue is a complex and multifaceted symptom that significantly impacts patients’ lives. Unlike normal tiredness, MS fatigue is often overwhelming and disproportionate to the level of activity. It is also known as ‘lassitude’...
Understanding Multiple Sclerosis Fatigue: Types, Impacts, and Emotional Toll
Living with a chronic illness like Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is challenging enough without having to navigate insensitive or dismissive comments from well-meaning friends, family, or acquaintances. As someone who doesn’t experience the daily struggles ...
Navigating Conversations with Chronic Illness Patients: What Not to Say and How to Respond Compassionately
MRI scans can be nerve-racking for patients and expensive to the health care system. They’re also one of the best ways to determine if patients with multiple sclerosis have developed new brain lesions — spots that indicate inflammation or damage to t...
Fast Facts on Precision Medicine: Reducing Unnecessary MRIs for Patients with MS
Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a daily challenge, but explaining it to others can be equally daunting. As an MS patient, I’ve encountered numerous hurdles when trying to communicate my condition and symptoms to those unfamiliar with the disea...
The Invisible Struggle: Explaining Multiple Sclerosis to Others
Journaling can be a profoundly therapeutic tool for individuals coping with chronic illnesses. As patients navigate the complexities of their conditions, journaling provides a valuable outlet for self-expression, emotional processing, and symptom man...
The Therapeutic Benefits of Journaling for Individuals with Chronic Illnesses
If you live with multiple sclerosis, you may experience changes in your mobility during the course of your disease. While this can be discouraging at first, it doesn’t mean you can’t stay active.
Empowering people affected by MS to live their best lives
Living with Multiple Sclerosis and using a wheelchair has opened my eyes to a world of challenges that many able-bodied individuals may never consider. Through my experiences, I’ve come to realize that our society, despite progress in accessibility, ...
The Hidden Challenges of Navigating Life in a Wheelchair