Managing MS
Immunocompromised? Here’s How to Navigate the Ever-Changing COVID-19 Guidelines
Understanding our unique set of concerns and protocols can feel dizzying. But there are actions you can take to protect yourself.
August 23, 2021
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Ask Ardra Anything: When Can I See My PCP Instead of My Neurologist?
While it's important to see your neurologist for any changes in MS symptoms, your primary care doc can handle most other concerns.
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How Intermittent Fasting Helps Me Reach My MS Goals
In addition to supporting weight loss, intermittent fasting can help improve the gut microbiome and reduce inflammation. These effects may help reduce multiple sclerosis symptoms and overall outcomes.
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Tired? Decision Fatigue May Be to Blame
Decision fatigue is common in people with chronic conditions. Learn what it is and simple tips to manage it.
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What’s in My Toolbox for Managing MS Pain?
Yes, everybody hurts sometimes, but those of us with MS need some specialized tools to manage pain. Here are mine.
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Help Your MS with Better Sleep
Sleep problems are common in MS, and can worsen the progression of the disease. Learn why sleep problems happen and what you can do about them.
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Managing Headaches in MS
People with MS experience headaches often. These may include migraine, cluster headaches, and tension headaches. Learn about possible links between headaches and MS, and how to prevent and treat them.
May 26, 2023
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Am I ‘Sick Enough’ for a Mobility Aid?
If you’re asking if you need a mobility aid, chances are you do. Understand your options, how to navigate stigma, and how to know if you “really” need a mobility aid.
March 22, 2023
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How I Manage MS Heat Sensitivity During the Summer
When my multiple sclerosis makes summer heat unbearable, I keep my cool using a variety of tools — everything from neck fans to nectarines.
August 02, 2022
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How to Navigate the U.S. Healthcare System When You Live with a Chronic Condition
Dealing with the U.S. healthcare system when you have a chronic condition can feel impossible, but it’s easier when you know what to expect.
June 28, 2022
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How I Adapt My Fitness Routine to My Changing Abilities
Having multiple sclerosis means my abilities vary from day to day, so my fitness routine does too. I still find a way to move some body part every day.
May 04, 2023
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6 Physical Therapy-Inspired Exercises for MS Bladder Problems
Say goodbye to bladder control problems with these exercises prescribed by pelvic health PTs.
August 07, 2020
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The MS Hug: The Embrace No One Wants
The MS hug is one symptom of multiple sclerosis that feels like a tight squeezing sensation around the chest. It can be mistaken for other health concerns, so it's important to identify it correctly when it occurs. Then you can take steps to minimize the discomfort.
April 28, 2023
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6 Tips That Help Me Manage Heat Sensitivity with MS
I love summer, but the heat can make my multiple sclerosis symptoms worse. Here are my favorite tips for keeping cool.
July 12, 2021
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How to Be Your Own Best Advocate When You’re Living with a Chronic Illness
Good self-advocacy in medical settings requires a complicated balance of confidence and humility.
May 13, 2021
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How Virtual Care Has Changed My Chronic Illness Treatment
The option of virtual care used to be a dream for managing my chronic illness. It took a pandemic for that dream to come true.
March 10, 2021
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Ask the Expert: COVID-19 Vaccines and Chronic Conditions
A pharmacist answers common questions among Healthline's chronic condition communities.
April 02, 2021
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The Fasting Mimicking Diet for MS: What You Should Know
One eating plan that's gotten attention for its potential role in reducing flare-ups is the fasting mimicking diet. Should you try it?
September 29, 2020
Managing MS
What MS Cog Fog Feels Like and How to Cope
This common MS symptom, cog fog, can be maddening. Fortunately, there's a lot you can do to cope.
October 23, 2020
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The 10 Best At-Home Exercises for Multiple Sclerosis
Regular physical activity can help control symptoms like exhaustion if you're living with multiple sclerosis.
May 29, 2020
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Driving Changes with MS
Once it was no longer safe for me to drive, I felt a big hit to my independence. But I've since learned other ways to get around and get things done.
January 04, 2023
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Immunocompromised: How to Know If You Have a Weakened Immune System
If you have a compromised immune system, you can take actions to protect yourself and stay healthy.
May 18, 2020
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Multiple Sclerosis Glossary: 52 Terms You Should Know
People with MS will be able to communicate more clearly and efficiently with their care team and others in the MS community if they learn and use the terminology associated with their disease. We present a list of important terms.
May 11, 2023
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A Guide to Disability Benefits and Multiple Sclerosis
Disability benefits can give you some much-needed peace of mind when you're living with multiple sclerosis.
March 14, 2020
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I Tried Stem Cell Therapy for My MS
It's risky and painful. It's expensive and experimental. It's definitely not for everyone — or even most people — but it was right for me.
December 02, 2022
Managing MS
How Chronic Illness Affects More Than Just Your Physical Health
The nonphysical effects of living with a chronic condition are often ignored or underestimated. We need to change that. These are nine ways that living with a chronic condition has affected my life and strategies I've found to help me cope.
January 20, 2023
Managing MS
We Need to Talk About The Financial Challenges of Living with a Chronic Condition
Living with a chronic condition can be expensive. We need to do a better job of providing resources and support to those who need it. Here are some of the ways that living with a chronic condition or disability can be costly, as well as some tips for ways to get assistance.
January 20, 2023
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Managing Holiday Travel with MS
Hacks can make traveling with MS or other disabilities easier, like choosing certain luggage, asking for help, and packing medications for MS flares.
December 09, 2022
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I Just Switched Neurologists — Why I Did and How to Seamlessly Transition Practices
If you're thinking about switching neurologists, for any number of valid reasons, setting yourself up for a smooth transition is really important.
January 28, 2022
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Managing Scanning Speech in MS
People with MS may develop scanning speech, a type of dysarthria characterized by unusually long pauses between words, or equal emphasis on all words.
March 27, 2023
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Connecting with a New Doctor: Tips for Building a Bridge
When you live with a chronic condition, your relationships with your doctors can be extremely personal. Ashley Memory describes her experiences building trust with a new doctor, following the retirement of her beloved MS neurologist.
March 16, 2022
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How Mobility Aids Have Affected My Experience Living with Chronic Illness
My cane and rollator walker have changed my life for the better by helping me experience life more fully.
May 23, 2022
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What’s in My Bag?
Life with MS means having certain essentials ready 24/7. Here are the things I never leave home without.
May 19, 2022
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What’s New in MS Research?
What are the latest findings in MS treatment and management?
September 29, 2022
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Contemplative Practices Can Help When You Live with Chronic Pain
Pain has taught me a lot about who I am. My contemplative practice has been an important part of my journey into knowing myself.
September 30, 2022
Managing MS
Flu Season Is Upon Us: What Those Living with Chronic Conditions Need to Know
If you're living with a chronic condition, it's important to be aware of your risks and what you can do to lower your risk of catching the flu. Learn more here.
December 22, 2022
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14 Products to Make Life with MS a Little Easier
When it comes to living well with MS, here are 14 products you may not have heard about from your doctor.
January 27, 2021
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The Swank MS Diet: What You Should Know
The Swank diet has been touted as a treatment for MS symptoms and progression. Is it the real deal?
September 29, 2020
Managing MS
I Tried Orthotics for My Foot Drop and This Is What Happened
My balance, posture, and gait all improved.
March 02, 2022
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How to Rebuild Trust with Doctors After a Misdiagnosis
When it comes to living with a chronic condition, the doctor-patient relationship will be one of the most important connections you ever build.
January 26, 2021
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The Lasting Effect of the Opioid Epidemic on People Living with Chronic Pain Conditions
The ripple effect of opioid overprescription and misuse has left some people living with chronic pain without adequate care and carrying the burden of stigma. Experts are looking for adequate alternative treatments, but there's a long way to go.
May 30, 2023