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Nerve Conduction Studies Multiple Sclerosis
- Multiple Sclerosis - Lifestyle Changes
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Lifestyle Changes
People with multiple sclerosis should make every effort to preserve their general health. A healthy diet, sufficient rest, establishing priorities to conserve energy, and developing emotional support networks can all be very helpful.
Dietary Factors
Some dietary suggestions for patients with MS include:
- Drink two quarts of water a day and avoid caffeine-containing beverages, which are actually dehydrating. This helps avoid constipation (although may cause difficulties in patients...
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