Symptom Management
Managing the symptoms of multiple sclerosis can be challenging, as symptoms include fatigue, spasticity and pain in lower limbs, bladder dysfunction, tremors and depression, among other things. Certain medications can be used to manage some of these symptoms, and others can be managed with some lifestyle changes, such as exercise. Talk to your doctor about how best to manage your unique set of symptoms.
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Have you ever found yourself too low on medication and skimped until you could get a new prescription? I have. This summer I had failed to get in one more refill on a prescription of gabapentin before it expired. I found myself counting out the remaining capsules, counting the days until my next neuro appointment, and rationing what I…
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Lisa Emrich, Health Guide, answered I just started on Oxybutynin for my… Hi Val, This is an excellent question. Quick research tells me that…
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