Symptom Management

Symptom Management

Prevention of Pressure Sores

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

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.
Symptom Management

Coping with Paroxysmal Symptoms

Paroxysmal symptoms are characterized by sudden onset, brief duration, and rapid disappearance.
Symptom Management

Spasticity

Spasticity is caused by damage to the brain and/or spinal cord from MS or other conditions.
Symptom Management

Reining in Pseudobulbar Affect

PBA is also known as involuntary emotional expression disorder, emotional lability, emotional incontinence, and pathological laughing and crying.
Symptom Management

Putting a Lid on Smell and Taste Disorders

Does your salsa seem less zesty than usual? Your gumbo lost its punch? Don’t blame the chef just yet. Your MS may have something to do with it.
Symptom Management

Focusing on Visual Disturbances of MS

People with MS can have many different kinds of vision problems, the most common being optic neuritis, diplopia, and nystagmus.
Symptom Management

Waste Management as You Age

Age and MS may compound bladder and bowel issues.
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