CNN is featuring MS in a lot of health articles lately - good to see a major news outlet keeping MS in the forefront. Here's a link to their articles about a common MS issue, fatigue: Fighting the Fatigue of MS. … [Read more...] about MS Fatigue
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World MS Day
Today is World MS Day. The NC chapters of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society are honoring the occasion with an advocacy day. Today is a day to contact elected officials and be one of the 1000 Faces of MS, personalizing what it means to live with or be affected by MS. Here's my story: I am a married mother of 2 small boys who was laid off from work earlier this year. I've been … [Read more...] about World MS Day
Mobility Devices
Walking can be a huge challenge for people with MS, courtesy of balance issues, spasticity, strength problems, and fatigue. CNN has a slideshow on some of the mobility devices available for MS patients: Stepping Through Multiple Sclerosis. I've used a few of these. - The foot up was useful for foot drop issues, but it complicated those moments when I needed to let my foot down, like going … [Read more...] about Mobility Devices
MS Symptoms Article
Here's a good slideshow from Health Central summarizing more common MS symptoms: 10 possible MS symptoms. … [Read more...] about MS Symptoms Article
Into the Tube
MRI. One of my least favorite acronym when it comes to MS. Besides, of course, the acronym MS itself. It would be more accurate to say I have mixed feelings about MRIs. Since I'm claustrophobic, the idea of getting into a loud, confining tube is not the way I'd choose to spend my time. On the other hand, the MRI is such an effective tool for neurologists in monitoring MS activity that … [Read more...] about Into the Tube
P-M-L J-C-V M-O-U-S-E
I am JCV positive. For most people, that doesn't mean anything. But people on Tysabri, or those who know people taking Tysabri, will probably understand why I know or care about JCV. Let me backtrack by explaining a few terms.... Tysabri - It's an MS drug administered every 4 weeks by IV infusion. Unlike the earlier disease-modifying drugs, Tysabri is not self-administered, so no more … [Read more...] about P-M-L J-C-V M-O-U-S-E