Receiving a multiple sclerosis diagnosis can be frightening and overwhelming. “Having MS today is much different from what it was in the past because we now have a number of new and promising treatments that do a good job at controlling symptoms,” says William Sheremata, MD, a professor of clinical neurology and director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center at the University of Miami in Florida.
Showing posts with label Multiple Sclerosis Causes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Multiple Sclerosis Causes. Show all posts
Multiple Sclerosis and Stress Management
The prolonged stress of living with a chronic illness, like Multiple Sclerosis, can lead to frustration, anger, hopelessness, and depression. People with Multiple Sclerosis are especially at risk of becoming depressed. And, for good reason since people with MS face many stressors.
To better cope with the disease, it is important to learn how to manage stress. The first step is to recognize when you are stressed and then you can take steps to reduce your stress.
To better cope with the disease, it is important to learn how to manage stress. The first step is to recognize when you are stressed and then you can take steps to reduce your stress.
The Speech and Swallowing Problems of Multiple Sclerosis
People with multiple sclerosis, or MS, often have swallowing difficulties. In many cases, they are associated with speech problems as well.
What Causes the Speech and Swallowing Problems of Multiple Sclerosis?
Like other symptoms of multiple sclerosis, if you're experiencing swallowing or speech difficulties, it's because you have an area of damaged nerves that normally aid in performing these tasks.
What Causes the Speech and Swallowing Problems of Multiple Sclerosis?
Like other symptoms of multiple sclerosis, if you're experiencing swallowing or speech difficulties, it's because you have an area of damaged nerves that normally aid in performing these tasks.
The Impact of Heat on MS Affected People
Heat or high humidity are rather dangerous for MS affected people and can lead to worsening of their symptoms. That results from nerves which "transfer" electrical signals even less efficiently in the case of heat or high humidity.
Extremely cold temperatures or changes in temperature can also worsen MS symptoms, usually spasticity.
People with Multiple Sclerosis must avoid these extreme temperatures: use air conditioning, try to stay in cool and dry areas as much as possible. It is paramount to understand that while climate may worsen MS symptoms, climate changes do not influence that much on actual nerve damage. All the negative effects of temperature and humidity are commonly temporary.
Extremely cold temperatures or changes in temperature can also worsen MS symptoms, usually spasticity.
People with Multiple Sclerosis must avoid these extreme temperatures: use air conditioning, try to stay in cool and dry areas as much as possible. It is paramount to understand that while climate may worsen MS symptoms, climate changes do not influence that much on actual nerve damage. All the negative effects of temperature and humidity are commonly temporary.
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