Symptom Management

Be Cool with Active and Passive Cooling Garments

A wide variety of cooling garment options exist that can benefit all persons with MS who suffer from thermosensitivity.

Sensory Problems in MS

Sensory problems, or disturbances in feeling, are one of the earliest symptoms and occur in 20 to 50 percent of individuals with MS.

Ankles, Feet risk Swelling Up when You Slow Down

Anyone with swollen ankles and feet should contact a physician so that the condition can be diagnosed, and prescribed proper treatment. 

Symptoms May Bully Kids with MS

The number of children (under age 18) with MS in the U.S. is estimated to be 8,000 to 10,000. As with adult MS, diagnosis can be difficult.

Perimenopause

Perimeno-pause means ‘around menopause’ and refers to that transitional time when hormonal changes begin and various ‘symptoms’ result.

Another Option for Neurogenic Bladder

It is estimated that 50 to 80 percent of those with MS experience some change in bladder function.

Prevention of Pressure Sores

Contrary to popular belief, it is not MS, but immobility, that creates an increased risk for pressure sores.

Foot Drop and Functional Electrical Stimulation

Foot drop occurs when the peroneal muscle in the front of the calf is weakened, preventing proper lifting of the forefoot and toes during walking.