MS and Fatigue Fatigue in MS is not just an ordinary tiredness, like you might get at the end of a hard day’s work. People describe it as an overwhelming sense of tiredness with no obvious cause. You may wake up feeling as tired as you did when you went to sleep. According to the …
MS and heat intolerance Why are we sensitive to heat? MS damages the protective sheath around nerve cells in your brain and spinal cord. These nerve signals to your body don’t always work. Heat slows these signals even more. MS can also affect your brain that controls your body’s temperature. An elevated temperature further impairs …
Multiple Sclerosis and Diet Diet may help in several ways, to prevent or control its progression, help manage its symptoms and reducing flare-ups. An MS-friendly diet should be: • High in antioxidants to fight inflammation • High In fibre to aid bowel movements • Adequate in calcium and vitamin D to …
Mourning; I have MS Mourning is the process by which people adapt to a loss. Grief is a complex experience, but a normal one for those who have a chronical illness like MS. What did I lose? You have lost a lot such as the potential loss of physical abilities such as walking, balance and …
Me being a wellness coach, I get a lot of questions about MS symptoms There are 9 surprising symptoms: ` –Vertigo Many people with MS experience dizziness and can feel light-headed or off balance. When you have vertigo, you feel as though your whole world is spinning . MS is a result of lesions in …
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Artists with Multiple Sclerosis Judy DiGisi How long have you had MS? I do not remember but approximately 12 years ago. When did you start painting before or after diagnoses? I really got more into it after I could no longer work. Have you ever had art classes? I have never taken art classes. What …
Multiple Sclerosis and Emotions The metaphor of emotions: The leaves represent emotions and the winds are setbacks/obstacles. Working through MS emotions is similar to raking leaves to the sides of your pathway (the leaves we can use as a metaphor for all your different types and intensity of emotions). We have to wear masks all …
MS Symbols & meanings Compare the nerve signals! This is what neurons look like, just compare the nerves signal is straight if you are healthy but if you have MS it is waived. Why MS is called the snowflake disease? Multiple sclerosis is sometimes called the snowflake disease due how it affects individuals differently …
FAMOUS PEOPLE WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. Richard Pryor diagnosed in 1986. 1st symptom was brain fog and he couldn’t move, tried to walk but was frozen. He passed away in 2005 from a heart attack. Walter Williams was diagnosed in 1983. 1st symptom occurred when he found it difficult to perform elaborate dance moves. He …
Ethnic groups that don’t have Ms Just a quick look at what ethnic groups don’t have MS at all and you can also share your opinion as to why you think they don’t have MS. Here is what research says about the ethnic group of people: Inuit (Eskimo), Australian Aborigines, New Zealand Maoris, Bushmen (Khoisan), …
