Spring is beckoning! The birds are singing, flowers are blooming and, in some parts of the country, the heat is already on. With open arms, we welcome in this season of rebirth. Spring, with its spirit of renewal, uplifts the heart and mind.
Not far behind spring come the hot, humid days of summer. We all know the rules of summer. Limit exposure to the sun, drink plenty of fluids, wear sunglasses and use a high SPF sunblock. Multiple sclerosis patients have one additional thing to keep in mind....
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Heat And Symptoms Of Multiple Sclerosis
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Mickey Mouse, Multiple Sclerosis and Me: How Not to Vacation when...
By Merely Me, Health Expert
It was this time two years ago, the spring of 2007, when my family had this "wonderful" idea of going to Walt Disney World for Spring... Read more »
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What is a Multiple Sclerosis Relapse?
By Dr. Kantor, Health Expert
Eighty-five percent of patients with MS having Relapsing Remitting MS (RRMS), but what is a "relapse?" If you are confused by the words... Read more »
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Multiple Sclerosis Relapse or Pseudoexacerbation? Part Two
By Lisa Emrich, Health Expert
In Multiple Sclerosis Relapse or Pseudoexacerbation? Part One, we discussed the difference between a relapse and a pseudoexacerbation. ... Read more »
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Multiple Sclerosis Relapse or Pseudoexacerbation? Part One
By Lisa Emrich, Health Expert
What is a Relapse? The definition of an MS relapse (or exacerbation) is the sudden onset of new symptoms or worsened symptoms that last... Read more »
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How to Manage Multiple Sclerosis Relapse: The Use of Solumedrol
By Lisa Emrich, Health Expert
What is a Relapse? The definition of an MS relapse (or exacerbation) is the sudden onset of new symptoms or worsened symptoms that last... Read more »
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Multiple Sclerosis: Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Symptoms of multiple sclerosis appear in a variety of ways. Most patients first have a single attack of symptoms, a neurological episode called a... Read more »
Multiple Sclerosis: Lifestyle Changes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
People with multiple sclerosis should make every effort to preserve their general health. A healthy diet, sufficient rest, establishing priorities to... Read more »
Multiple Sclerosis: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The goals of treatment for multiple sclerosis are:Modify the disease course by reducing the number and severity of relapses (also called... Read more »
Multiple Sclerosis: Drug Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
People with multiple sclerosis should make every effort to preserve their general health. A healthy diet, sufficient rest, establishing priorities to... Read more »
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Multiple sclerosis, sometimes called just MS, is a disabling, neurological illness that affects the brain and spinal cord. The disease... Read more »
8 Tips to Dress for Success with Multiple Sclerosis
Wear loose fitting, breathable clothing. I am finding that some of the newer styles of clothes are so tight and close to the skin that they make me heat up too quickly. I have had MS symptoms as a result from clingy fabrics or too many layers...
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