As most of you know (since MS patients are the most educated in the world), there are a few big MS research meetings throughout the year (e.g. ECTRIMS, AAN and ENS).There has, however, been some recent data which has been released and which is very exciting to the MS community.The results of the international Phase III study of oral Fingolimod... Read more
A big part of cognitive difficulties stems from fatigue. This is why it is important to address fatigue in a comprehensive manner. Fatigue may be caused by sleepiness because of poor sleep hygiene, sleepiness from a sleep disorder (such as obstructive sleep apnea), medication induced sleepiness, exhaustion from inefficient use of the strength you... Read more
This is the first installment of a two part series on the cognitive symptoms associated with MS.
While much attention is placed on the movement aspects of MS, most patients are concerned with the potential for cognitive symptoms, such as memory difficulties.
MS can cause tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon, where one has to struggle to find the... Read more
“Cancer Drug Shows Promise Against Multiple Sclerosis.”
Many of you have read this headline and wondered if this is the right medicine for you.
I received multiple phone calls at our Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis & Migraine Center at the University of Florida & Shands Jacksonville. There were questions from... Read more
We all know that with the holiday season comes stress. Even now, as it is winding to a close, you still may be feeling the effects.
While everyone is subject to stress, people with MS have to be even more careful during the holiday season to be ready for the stress associated with financial constraints, weather and, yes,... Read more
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