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Health Encyclopedia: Multiple Sclerosis Treating The Complications
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Fatigue
Fatigue affects at least two-thirds of patients. It is among the most disabling problems in MS and is difficult to treat. Treating any problem (depression, hypothyroidism) that may be causing fatigue is important. Aerobic exercise programs scheduled early in the day have been helpful for patients who can participate. Preventing overheating can improve fatigue.
Modafinil (Provigil, Alertec) is a promising drug that promotes long-lasting wakefulness and is currently...
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Sleep Feeding Questions and Answers
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The Reflux Mom's Nursing Guide
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Self Discovery Possible Even With Dementia!
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Adherence to Medication & Coping with Side Effects
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...irritation. For this reason it is best to take medication after meals. Tremors, stiffness,... Read more »
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week- It's Here!
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Treatment for Cutaneous and Mild SLE
for Cutaneous and Mild SLECreams. Steroid creams are often used for skin lesions. However, many patients with discoid lupus do not respond to steroids, particularly if they have eruptions... Read more »Narcolepsy
...Sometimes, the person may start dreaming immediately upon falling asleep. The episodes usually occur after meals, but falling asleep may occur while working or driving a vehicle, having a... Read more »Sickle Cell Disease: Complications
...cases, gallstones do not cause symptoms for years. When symptoms develop, patients may feel overly full after meals, have pain in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, or have nausea and... Read more »Narcolepsy: Diagnosis
...narcolepsy are sometimes undeniable if the patient reports all of the major symptoms:Excessive daytime sleepiness with a tendency for frequent naps. (These frequent naps should occur every day for... Read more »Insomnia: Prognosis
...many as 200,000 automobile accidents in the U.S. and 1,500 deaths from such accidents are caused by sleepiness. Studies indicate that drowsy driving is as risky as drunk driving. In a major 2003... Read more »
Medications
This medication is used to treat depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance... Read more »
This medication is used to treat depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance... Read more »
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