Multiple Sclerosis: Carefully Consider Benefits and Risks of Disease-Modifying Therapies
Each disease-modifying therapy (DMT) used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) has its advantages and disadvantages and each comes with potential benefits and risks. The medications that have the [more…]
Comprehensive MS Treatment Centers
Currently, you can find quite a few multiple sclerosis (MS) specialty centers around the country, each offering some variation on this ideal arrangement. The Consortium of MS Centers [more…]
Injectable Multiple Sclerosis Medications: Overview
Avonex, Betaseron, Extavia, Rebif, and Copaxone are the five injectable medications available for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). Each of them primarily targets inflammation in the central nervous [more…]
Immune-Suppressing Drugs for MS Treatment
A variety of immunosuppressants are currently used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Even though the FDA hasn’t approved their specific use in MS, the following immunosuppressants are used by some neurologists [more…]
Multiple Sclerosis Treatment: Set Realistic Expectations for DMTs
To help you maintain control of your multiple sclerosis (MS), your doctor may recommend a medication that have been shown to slow or modify the disease course [more…]
Standards for Continuing Your Diabetes Care
Managing diabetes requires regular doctor visits that include standard monitoring of various diabetic factors. Following are guidelines for your diabetes care — like when to see your doctor, what should [more…]
Oral Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes
Insulin shots aren’'t the only drug treatment for diabetes. If your doctor prescribes oral drugs for your diabetes, use this chart to look up the medication names and dosage amounts. Then educate yourself [more…]
Screening Guidelines for Diabetes
The American Diabetes Association created guidelines to screen for diabetes at the earliest possible appropriate time. Take a look at these guidelines to find out when to get tested for diabetes: [more…]
Ten Rules for Diabetes Control
Diabetes doesn’t have to rule your life. Be proactive! Follow these guidelines for controlling your diabetes, and your problems should be few and far between: [more…]
Diabetes For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Diabetes, which is excessive glucose in your blood, leads to serious health problems if left untreated. Follow the American Diabetes Association screening guidelines to get tested for diabetes at the earliest [more…]
Multiple Sclerosis and Mobility Aids
If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), you may begin to develop problems with walking and mobility. When that happens, your best strategy is to think in terms of maximizing your mobility, even if your walking [more…]
Medication-Related Fatigue and Multiple Sclerosis
Fatigue is the most common (and often the most disabling) symptom reported by people with multiple sclerosis (MS). While there are often a number of contributing factors, one of the most common causes [more…]
Multiple Sclerosis: Managing Fatigue
When symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) such as weakness, balance problems, or stiffness make carrying out daily activities more difficult, you may find yourself having to work harder to do the same things [more…]
Multiple Sclerosis: What is Lassitude?
Although many people experience fatigue on a regular basis, one type of fatigue, commonly referred to as lassitude, is unique to people with multiple sclerosis [more…]
Why Does MS Cause Sleep Problems?
When you have multiple sclerosis (MS), any number of factors can interfere with a good night's rest. Disrupted sleep isn't restful or refreshing — so you probably want to do something about it as soon [more…]
Multiple Sclerosis and Deconditioning
Deconditioning, the loss of physical fitness, is common in anyone with multiple sclerosis (MS) whose mobility has been impaired. People who don't get enough exercise gradually get out of shape, which means [more…]
Multiple Sclerosis: What is Optic Neuritis?
Optic neuritis, or inflammation of the optic nerve, is the most common visual disorder associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), and it's often a person's first symptom of MS. With optic neuritis, you can [more…]
Multiple Sclerosis and Eye Movement Problems
Eye problems often associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) are those that affect eye movement. The problems cannot be addressed with standard eyeglasses because the underlying cause is related to damage [more…]
Multiple Sclerosis: Long-Term Vision Management Strategies
Unfortunately, there are no quick fixes for some of the vision problems that can occur with multiple sclerosis (MS). So, if your vision remains impaired in spite of all of the interventions, contact a [more…]
Multiple Sclerosis: Weakness and Mobility
Although it is a common condition with multiple sclerosis (MS), weakness is a tricky thing to manage. Like fatigue, you have to figure out what's causing it in order to manage it effectively. Weakness [more…]
What Causes Walking Problems with Multiple Sclerosis?
Two-thirds of people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) eventually need some kind of mobility device — such as a cane, walker, or scooter — to help them be as active as they want to be. In other words [more…]
Multiple Sclerosis: Be Cautious About Complementary and Alternative Medicine
You and your family members are likely to be bombarded with sound-bites and advertising regarding various types of complementary and alternative medicine [more…]
Multiple Sclerosis and Bladder Problems
Approximately 80 to 90 percent of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience a problem with bladder function at one point or another. Given how early toilet training happens in life, it isn’t too surprising [more…]
Multiple Sclerosis and Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infection (UTI), an infection in one or more of the structures in the urinary system, is a common problem in multiple sclerosis (MS). It is so common, in fact, that this is one of the first [more…]
Multiple Sclerosis and Bowel Problems
When you have multiple sclerosis (MS), you may be bothered by problems with bowel or bladder control. Like bladder control, bowel control depends on a healthy nervous system in which nerve signals flow [more…]
