Questions and Answers - Recent questions

What are assistive devices?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:40:39 +0000

What are the similarities between multiple sclerosis and Guillain-Barré syndrome?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:39:25 +0000

Can cobra venom treat multiple sclerosis?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:38:22 +0000

What specialists can help me diagnose my cognitive difficulties as a result of multiple sclerosis?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:37:17 +0000

Can my doctor help me choose a multiple sclerosis treatment?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:34:56 +0000

Should I mind my mood if I have multiple sclerosis?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:33:32 +0000

What are the first warning signs of multiple sclerosis?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:24:11 +0000

What are some bathing aids for people with multiple sclerosis?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:18:26 +0000

Can deep brain stimulation cure multiple sclerosis?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:15:21 +0000

What is job coaching?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:12:54 +0000

Are cognitive problems caused by multiple sclerosis serious?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:11:04 +0000

What does it mean if I feel weakness just on one side of the body?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:03:27 +0000

Is reiki an effective treatment for multiple sclerosis?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:00:05 +0000

How is optic neuritis treated?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:58:25 +0000

What are some minor risks associated with spinal taps?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:57:12 +0000

Do people recover from optic neuritis?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:55:24 +0000

How common are vision problems in people with multiple sclerosis?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:54:20 +0000

What is Avonex and how does it treat multiple sclerosis?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:49:39 +0000

What questions might the doctor ask to diagnose muscle sclerosis-related spasticity? And what questions should I ask my doctor?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:47:28 +0000

What are common side effects of medications used to treat multiple sclerosis?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:44:59 +0000

How do I determine if drug treatment for multiple sclerosis is right for me?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:24:16 +0000

How do interferon beta medications treat multiple sclerosis?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:22:16 +0000

Is an MRI safe?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:18:31 +0000

How is the drug mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept) used off-label to help treat MS?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:17:04 +0000

What makes multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s disease different?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:15:54 +0000

What are treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS)?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:14:37 +0000

What do I need to know about stem cells transplant in treating multiple sclerosis (MS)?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:13:48 +0000

Does multiple sclerosis cause face or head pain?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:08:41 +0000

How is primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) diagnosed?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:06:18 +0000

What are the physical warning signs of oncoming stress?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:04:10 +0000

Physical warning signs include:

Stooped posture
Sweaty palms
Fatigue
Weight gain or loss

What is optic neuritis relative to multiple sclerosis (MS)?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:03:46 +0000

Optic neuritis is the inflammation of the nerve that connects your eye to your brain. It can cause:

If you notice any of these symptoms, tell your doctor right away. The key to protecting your eyesight is to catch the problem early. Your doctor can treat you with steroids to fight the inflammation in the nerve.

Optic neuritis usually happens to one eye at a time, though it can affect both at once. It’s often the first symptom that someone has multiple sclerosis. About half of people with the condition will have optic neuritis at least once.

That said, it can also happen to people who have other health problems, so it doesn't automatically mean that someone has or will get multiple sclerosis (MS).

Most people with optic neuritis recover fully, sometimes without any treatment.

Pain in the eye
Blurred vision
Graying of vision
Blindness in one eye

What services do assisted living communities provide?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 08:59:59 +0000

The services offered by assisted living communities vary from facility to facility. Services often include:

One to three meals a day
Monitoring of medication
Help with personal care, including dressing and bathing
Housekeeping and laundry
24-hour emergency care Some medical services
Social and recreational activities

What are the side effects of intravenous steroids?

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 08:57:13 +0000

Common side effects from intravenous steroids are:

Long-term side effects of steroids may include:

Steroid use can make you more likely to get osteoporosis, so include more dairy in your diet while on this therapy. And talk with your doctor about calcium supplements with vitamin D.

Stomach irritation
More energy
Rapid heartbeat
Upper-body flushing
Feeling warm or cool
Retaining fluid
Mood changes
Metallic taste
Insomnia
Nausea

Osteoporosis
Stomach ulcers
Cataracts
Weight gain
Acne
Diabetes

How do evoked potential tests help treat multiple sclerosis?

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:24:30 +0000

How should I train my bladder if I have multiple sclerosis?

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:21:50 +0000

How are heat-related problems related to multiple sclerosis?

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:10:46 +0000

When does multiple sclerosis (MS) happen?

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:10:21 +0000

How are muscle spasms related to multiple sclerosis?

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:09:48 +0000

How is sexual trouble related to multiple sclerosis?

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:08:52 +0000

Does fatigue mean I have multiple sclerosis (MS)?

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:08:17 +0000

Does numbness or tingling mean I have multiple sclerosis (MS)?

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:07:46 +0000

Could I have multiple sclerosis (MS)?

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:07:19 +0000

How is fatigue related to multiple sclerosis?

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:07:00 +0000

When should I see my doctor about multiple sclerosis (MS)?

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:06:35 +0000

What are the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS)?

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:05:38 +0000

When do people get multiple sclerosis?

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:03:55 +0000

How is multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosed?

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:03:02 +0000

What is the outlook for multiple sclerosis (MS)?

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:02:22 +0000

When do symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) begin?

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:01:49 +0000

Can people with multiple sclerosis get seizures or breathing problems?

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 06:59:35 +0000