View Article  Sexual Dysfunction In Women With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis

Sexual Dysfunction In Women With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis


 

Introduction:

 

The aim of the study was to evaluate female sexuality in a selective ...   more »

View Article  Exacerbations verses Pseudo-exacerbations (pseudo-relapse)
An exacerbation (also known as an attack, a relapse, or a flare) is a sudden worsening of an MS symptom or symptoms, or the appearance of new symptoms, which lasts at least 24 hours and is separated from    more »
View Article  trouble sleeping - avoid nicotine, caffeine, sugar and alcohol
Caffeine is a stimulant – it will wake you up and make it difficult to get a good night’s sleep. Caffeine is found in coffee, tea, fizzy drinks like cola, and even in chocolate. It is also in some over-the-counter painkillers    more »
View Article  Restless legs syndrome
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) can occur in 2 forms: idiopathic (no cause is known), and secondary    more »
View Article  Are practical problems getting you down?
Don’t be hard on yourself! It’s not your fault that you suffer from depression!    more »
View Article  Solving Cognitive Problems 4 of 4

Solving Cognitive Problems 4 of 4

Clearing up misconceptions

Cognitive dysfunction is probably subject to more misconceptions than any other topic in MS, in part ...   more »

View Article  Physiotherapy and exercises

Physiotherapy and exercises

 

Movement, through physiotherapy and exercises, is an important way to manage muscle stiffness, whether it is mild or severe.

Whatever exercise ...   more »

View Article  Solving Cognitive Problems 3 of 4

Solving Cognitive Problems 3 of 4

III. Consider professional evaluation

A professional evaluation may be called for if you or those closest to you notice ...   more »

View Article  Solving Cognitive Problems 2 of 4

Solving Cognitive Problems 3 of 4
by Nicholas G. LaRocca, PhD with Martha King

What can be done to alleviate intellectual problems?

  • Get it out ...   more »
View Article  Exercise and Physiotherapy

Exercise and Physiotherapy                         

 

Several years ago the charity ARMS (Action and Research for Multiple Sclerosis) in its research efforts to find ways of ...   more »

View Article  Solving Cognitive Problems 1 of 4

Solving Cognitive Problems 1 of 2


by Nicholas G. LaRocca, PhD with Martha King

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I. Introduction

About MS

Multiple sclerosis involves random attacks ...   more »

View Article  Help and Healing for People with MS Suffering from Depression

 

A LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL

Help and Healing for People with MS Suffering from Depression
 

In 1999, Montel Williams, popular ...   more »

View Article  Exercise Can Improve MS Functioning

 Exercise Can Improve MS Functioning

 

 

 

Much is known about the benefits of exercise for people with MS. There is increasing evidence ...   more »

View Article  Tremors

Tremors

 

Tremors are a type of involuntary shaking movement.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Tremors are caused by problems with the nerves supplying certain ...   more »

View Article  Sleeping pills: A prescription for better sleep?

Sleeping pills: A prescription for better sleep?

You know the tips for a good night's sleep. Stick to a regular sleep schedule. Exercise regularly. Avoid ...   more »