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The best way to make life simpler with your eating and MS is exactly that – make it simple! Have a place in your kitchen where you can sit down to do prep like chopp ... read more
Julie Blackburn
Living with Primary-Progressive MS Age: 40 Female 1 to 5 years
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Eat a lot of blueberries. Exercise by walking outside. Get enough sleep, and try to stay positive.
Lisa Tanasijevic
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 62 Female
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QUESTION OF THE DAY:
What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten about how to manage MS?
Use cool showers when you get too hot doing house work and wear an ice jacket. I can get more done when I keep my temperature down.
Sandra Maclin
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 64 Female
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Walking makes me feel so much better. I try to move as much as I can because I never know how I will feel from day to day. I struggle with something different every ... read more
Lisa Tanasijevic
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 60 Female More than 5 years
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Read and play Sudoku.
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 59 Female More than 5 years
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I was only 22 when I was diagnosed with MS, but no matter what your age, when you're first diagnosed, it's scary. My advice is to get in touch with the MS Society an ... read more
KatieSt
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 24 Female 1 to 5 years
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When you're a caregiver, be open to technologies and ideas that allow your loved one to be as independent as possible. Not only will he appreciate the freedom to acc ... read more
Everyday Health Team
Care Partner for Multiple Sclerosis
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Get the flu shot every year!
Trevis
Living with Secondary-Progressive MS Age: 52 Male More than 5 years
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See an ophthalmologist or optometrist regularly. MS lesions on the optic nerve can be seen during examinations.
Trevis
Living with Secondary-Progressive MS Age: 52 Male More than 5 years
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I have MS. It was one of the most overwhelmingly shocking and hard to believe diagnosis I wanted to hear. I just couldn't imagine that I could be one day normal and ... read more
Nika
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 42 Female More than 5 years
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Every day find humor and a reason to laugh
Tracy
Living with Primary-Progressive MS Age: 63 Female
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The night before a doctor’s appointment, list all your questions. The doctor will respect you more for coming with questions and also feel compelled to answer all of ... read more
Nancy Davis
Founder and Chairwoman of RacetoEraseMS Living with Multiple Sclerosis More than 5 years
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Cooling vest for hot summers. Helps keep body temperature under control.
Mark Hutchins
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 47 Male More than 5 years
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Fast Fact
A landmark study published in March 2019 estimates that nearly 1 million Americans have MS — 2x more than previous estimates.
Neurology
A landmark study published in March 2019 estimates that nearly 1 million Americans have MS — 2x more than previous estimates.I have a large dry erase board on my wall. I find using it for to do lists, upcoming events, inspirational quotes, and writing down things I want to look into at a l ... read more
Living with Secondary-Progressive MS Age: 59 Female
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I use hemp CBD oil every day in both tincture and balm. It helps me with sore muscles and sleeping.
Brad K
Living with Primary-Progressive MS Age: 41 Male More than 5 years
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What you see on the outside does not show what is actually happening on the inside. Every day can be different and for each person with MS.
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 57 Female More than 5 years
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What’s the best thing you’ve done to manage MS at work?
One way I remember things is I put appointments and reminders to take my medication.
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Age: 37 Female More than 5 years
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Take it easy. Meditation, naps, simple meals.
Jessica
Living with Relapsing-Remitting MS Female 1 to 5 years
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Slowed thinking, confusion, and difficulty concentrating are frequent but underrecognized MS symptoms. Avoid multitasking, and write things down to help you stay foc ... read more
Everyday Health Team
Healthcare provider for Multiple Sclerosis Age: 50 Female Less than 1 year
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