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Wednesday, April 30
Restless Leg Syndrome Part 4 of 8
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multiplesclerosis
on Wed 30 Apr 2008 01:00 AM CST
is generally a lifelong condition for which there is no cure. Symptoms may gradually worsen with age, though more slowly for those more »
Nature of Cognitive Dysfunction in MS 6 of 6
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multiplesclerosis
on Wed 30 Apr 2008 12:00 AM CST
There is a single clinical trial of MS that evaluated magnets for MS-related cognitive dysfunction. That trial, which involved 30 people, evaluated cognition as one part of a battery of tests that also measured spasticity, bladder control, fatigue, mobility more »
Tuesday, April 29
Restless Leg Syndrome Part 3 of 8
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multiplesclerosis
on Tue 29 Apr 2008 02:00 AM CST
Currently, there is no single diagnostic test for RLS. The disorder is diagnosed clinically by evaluating the patient's history and symptoms. Despite a clear description of clinical features, the condition more »
Nature of Cognitive Dysfunction in MS 5 of 6
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multiplesclerosis
on Tue 29 Apr 2008 12:00 AM CST
In small studies, cooling techniques, or lowering the body temperature, has been reported to improve multiple symptoms among people with MS. In one such small study of eight patients, an improvement was seen in one patient’s ability to more »
Monday, April 28
Restless Leg Syndrome Part 2 of 8
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multiplesclerosis
on Mon 28 Apr 2008 01:00 AM CST
As described above, people with RLS feel uncomfortable sensations in their legs, especially when sitting or lying down, accompanied by an irresistible urge to move about. These sensations more »
Sunday, April 27
Restless Leg Syndrome Part 1 of 8
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multiplesclerosis
on Sun 27 Apr 2008 03:20 PM CST
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable urge to move when more »
List of Upcoming Articles regarding Restless Leg Syndrome
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multiplesclerosis
on Sun 27 Apr 2008 03:18 PM CST
List of Upcoming Articles regarding Restless Leg Syndrome 1. What Restless Leg Syndrome is 2. What are common signs and symptoms of restless legs? 4. What causes restless legs syndrome? 5. How is restless legs syndrome diagnosed? 6. How is restless legs syndrome treated? 7. What is the prognosis of people with restless legs? 8. What research is being done? 9. Study of Pramipexole presented at AAN 10. Drug Information: Pramipexole 11. Where can I get more information? 12. Health Canada Warnings of Dietary Supplements for RLS
Nature of Cognitive Dysfunction in MS 4 of 6
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multiplesclerosis
on Sun 27 Apr 2008 12:00 AM CST
There is a large and growing body of evidence to support the idea that a lifetime of exercise can result in preservation of a number of aspects of cognition. Much of this literature has focused on aerobic exercise such as walking, running, bicycling more »
Saturday, April 26
MS, sexual problems and sexual dysfunction 2 of 7
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multiplesclerosis
on Sat 26 Apr 2008 02:00 AM CST
Viagra works by enhancing blood flow into the penis, and increasing any erectile response that can naturally occur – either through genital stimulation, or erotic thoughts and more »
Nature of Cognitive Dysfunction in MS 3 of 6
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multiplesclerosis
on Sat 26 Apr 2008 12:00 AM CST
Preventing cognitive decline in MS, obviously, is an important goal. Whether current FDA-approved MS therapies can prevent cognitive dysfunction has received only limited study. There more »
Friday, April 25
MS, sexual problems and sexual dysfunction 1 of 7
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multiplesclerosis
on Fri 25 Apr 2008 03:00 AM CST
One of the reasons for sexual difficulties being more common amongst people with MS is that sexual arousal, response and orgasm require messages to be sent between the brain and sexual organs, via the spinal cord. If there is MS related nerve more »
Nature of Cognitive Dysfunction in MS 2 of 6
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multiplesclerosis
on Fri 25 Apr 2008 01:00 AM CST
Except perhaps among people with primary progressive MS, implicit memory is not usually affected. On the other hand, people with MS may experience problems with explicit memory. Explicit memory is also sometimes classified as being more »
Thursday, April 24
Nature of Cognitive Dysfunction in MS 1 of 6
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multiplesclerosis
on Thu 24 Apr 2008 12:13 PM CST
Cognition is a general term that refers to the mental activities associated with thinking, learning, and memory. Cognitive dysfunction, also a general term, refers to problems with more »
Wednesday, April 23
Drop Foot - What is It?
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multiplesclerosis
on Wed 23 Apr 2008 10:03 AM CST
Drop Foot and Foot Drop are interchangeable terms that describe an abnormal neuromuscular (nerve and muscle) disorder that affects the patient's ability to raise their foot at the ankle. Drop foot is further characterized by an inability to point more »
Saturday, April 19
Mood, Depression, and Emotions 3 of 3
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multiplesclerosis
on Sat 19 Apr 2008 12:00 AM CST
Sometimes people with MS find they feel guilty, as if they have let their family and friends down or are somehow responsible for developing the condition. They may also feel guilty if they think more »
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