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Thursday
Driver Rehabilitation Program
Assistive Devices and Equipment for MS
How Does Multiple Sclerosis Change the Family?
How Does Multiple Sclerosis Change the Family?
Children and Coping with Multiple Sclerosis
Exercise and Multiple Sclerosis
The Central Nervous System and MS
Q&A - Disease Progression..How do I know if my disease is progressing?
CLEVELAND CLINIC: How is Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosed?
Cleveland Clinic: Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction in MS
Saturday
Athlete adapts to multiple sclerosis
A Personal Story of MS:
Tammy Lippert can no longer mount a horse by herself, but with a boost from her husband, Robert, the Clinton couple has continued riding since their first date 21 years ago.....But they've had to make some adjustments. During the past 16 years, Tammy Lippert has lived with multiple sclerosis. Now, she uses rubber bands to secure her numb feet to the stirrups.....Horseback riding is a form of exercise, reaching muscles that usually go unused during daily routines. Caring for the horses is just as therapeutic. "I couldn't stand up for an hour, but I could sit on a horse for an hour," Nelson said Monday. Herald ..MOREt
TIPS FROM THE HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL: Non-medicinal treatments for MS...
....The good news is that certain types of exercise can help people with MS. In addition to easing fatigue, exercise makes day-to-day living easier. It's also a mood booster, which can make quality of life a little better.....But exercise can be challenging for people with MS. That's because MS damages the nervous system, interrupting the messages sent between the brain and the rest of the body (see illustration). As a result, people with MS sometimes have problems with feeling, moving, seeing and even thinking. So, not all types of exercise are possible -- or beneficial.
Yoga has been shown to reduce fatigue in MS. And certain strength-training exercises can help boost mobility and muscle strength. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society also recommends tai chi (a gentle exercise consisting of slow, rhythmic body movements) and aquatic exercises. People with MS have a wide range of physical limitations, from mild to severe. That's why it's a good idea to work with a physical therapist or exercise specialist to develop a personal exercise regimen.
In addition to exercise, relaxation and stress reduction may also be helpful. A 2004 analysis that pooled results from 14 studies found a link between stressful life events and higher risk for MS relapses.
Other research has shown a higher risk of developing MS after a life-threatening event or a tragedy like the death of a child. The mechanism isn't fully understood. But one study found that reducing stress in people with MS lowered levels of gamma-interferon, a molecule that may contribute to relapses.
Many people wonder if diet can affect MS symptoms. Interestingly, MS is more common in people who live farther from the equator. The reason may be lack of sunlight. In the northern United States and other areas far from the equator, people get less ultraviolet radiation, which the body needs to make vitamin D. The Nurses' Health Study at Harvard found a link between MS and a lack of vitamin D. Women with the highest vitamin D intake from supplements (400 IU or more daily) were 40 percent less likely to develop MS than women who took no supplements. Although some doctors now recommend vitamin D supplements for people prone to MS, there's no proof that this will prevent the illness or influence its course.
Finally, researchers have found another habit that affects MS: smoking. Research from the Harvard School of Public Health suggests that quitting smoking may help limit or delay the progression of MS. In a study of 179 patients initially diagnosed with an early form of MS, investigators found that those who were current or past smokers were almost four times as likely as those who had never smoked to develop a more serious form of the disease.
In essence, the advice for people with MS is similar to that for many chronic diseases: exercise regularly, manage stress, eat a healthy diet and don't smoke.
Yoga has been shown to reduce fatigue in MS. And certain strength-training exercises can help boost mobility and muscle strength. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society also recommends tai chi (a gentle exercise consisting of slow, rhythmic body movements) and aquatic exercises. People with MS have a wide range of physical limitations, from mild to severe. That's why it's a good idea to work with a physical therapist or exercise specialist to develop a personal exercise regimen.
In addition to exercise, relaxation and stress reduction may also be helpful. A 2004 analysis that pooled results from 14 studies found a link between stressful life events and higher risk for MS relapses.
Other research has shown a higher risk of developing MS after a life-threatening event or a tragedy like the death of a child. The mechanism isn't fully understood. But one study found that reducing stress in people with MS lowered levels of gamma-interferon, a molecule that may contribute to relapses.
Many people wonder if diet can affect MS symptoms. Interestingly, MS is more common in people who live farther from the equator. The reason may be lack of sunlight. In the northern United States and other areas far from the equator, people get less ultraviolet radiation, which the body needs to make vitamin D. The Nurses' Health Study at Harvard found a link between MS and a lack of vitamin D. Women with the highest vitamin D intake from supplements (400 IU or more daily) were 40 percent less likely to develop MS than women who took no supplements. Although some doctors now recommend vitamin D supplements for people prone to MS, there's no proof that this will prevent the illness or influence its course.
Finally, researchers have found another habit that affects MS: smoking. Research from the Harvard School of Public Health suggests that quitting smoking may help limit or delay the progression of MS. In a study of 179 patients initially diagnosed with an early form of MS, investigators found that those who were current or past smokers were almost four times as likely as those who had never smoked to develop a more serious form of the disease.
In essence, the advice for people with MS is similar to that for many chronic diseases: exercise regularly, manage stress, eat a healthy diet and don't smoke.
Thursday
A Very Personal Story of MS:
Tammy Lippert can no longer mount a horse by herself, but with a boost from her husband, Robert, the Clinton couple has continued riding since their first date 21 years ago.....But they've had to make some adjustments. During the past 16 years, Tammy Lippert has lived with multiple sclerosis. Now, she uses rubber bands to secure her numb feet to the stirrups.....Horseback riding is a form of exercise, reaching muscles that usually go unused during daily routines. Caring for the horses is just as therapeutic. "I couldn't stand up for an hour, but I could sit on a horse for an hour," Nelson said Monday. Herald ..MOREt
MS patient explains why she founded the support group she christened the MS-sketeers
Personal Story: A mayor with momentum
"Mayor Joseph Heywang never uses MS as an excuse not to be part of any activity or situation. ... It doesn't stop him from taking his scooter in the Memorial Day parade," said James Lampmann, borough administrator and former councilman. He can't stand for long periods or walk long distances, but he smiles as he picks up the cane resting against a desk."....MORE
TIPS FROM ANDREW KINNEY
TIPS FROM A MS PATIENT: A MS NEWS CHANNEL PODCAST...Andrew Kenney
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"LONG BEFORE I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MS - I LOST THE VISION IN MY EYE WHENEVER I RAN"....Andrew Kinney
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Finding Medical Help Away From Home
TIPS FROM A MS PATIENT: A MS NEWS CHANNEL PODCAST
TIPS: A MS NEWS CHANNEL PODCAST: Heather Johnson has had MS for 2 1/2 years
"The molecule governing myelin production found: New York University School of Medicine"
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TIPS: Parenting a Child with MS
CLICK HERE FOR TIPS Kids can get MS too and some of those people diagnosed as young adults actually had their initial symptoms much earlier. The majority of youngsters with MS, however, are between the ages of 10 and 17.
College Student Faces MS head on
MORE: "Brandon Fischer is proof that a person can indeed be both an optimist and a realist. Fischer has Multiple Sclerosis and understands that his physical abilities could diminish at any time with little warning. But he is also optimistic that a cure is right around the corner"
MS doesn't keep woman off mountain
The climber and cyclist from Middlesex, Butler County, has reached the base camp 17,500 up on Mt. Everest. She aims to conquer Mt. Kilimanjaro next yearMORE
PATIENT ADVICE: When Your Insurance Company Won't Pay: 12 Tips
1. Don't assume that the first no you receive is final. About 10 percent of all insurance claims are unjustly denied but less than 1 percent of people making insurance claims even question their insurer when their claim is denied. The majority of policyholders who do contest their cases either win their cases or improve their settlements.
2. Insist on a written explanation.
Most state laws require insurance companies to provide written explanations of claim denials. Failure to comply may constitute an illegal practice by the insurer.
MORE
2. Insist on a written explanation.
Most state laws require insurance companies to provide written explanations of claim denials. Failure to comply may constitute an illegal practice by the insurer.
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REBIF TIPS: From Heather
"When I take the cap off the needle... I hold it UP in the air (needle facing ceiling) This helps so that no meds come out of the tip which greatly decreases site reactions! If meds come out while I'm holding the needle to the ceiling...I take the alcohol swab and clean it off."
GREAT VIDEO!!!: A physician battling MS
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Golfer with MS gives advice
....no magic formula exists in terms of who will someday find themselves sitting in a doctor's office to hear the words, "You have MS. "Heather Drew heard those words 10 years ago.....Golf was sport in which Heather excelled - her talents were so promising that she went to the University of Arizona on a full-ride scholarship to play golf.....MORE
MS Interactive Tutorial from the National Institutes of Health
HAVE MS? HERE'S A VERY IMPORTANT REASON TO STOP SMOKING TODAY...Harvard Medical
"...people who were current or past smokers were nearly four times more likely to develop secondary progressive MS than patients who never smoked...."MORE