Symptom Management

Strategies for better communication, understanding

Clear communication can help clarify the many situations that are encountered by the person with MS and the people in his or her lives. 

Symptoms Causing Symptoms

Some symptoms may be a direct result of MS, some may be a complication of a MS symptom, and some may not be related to MS at all.

Understanding the Rarer Symptoms of MS

MS causes a variety of symptoms, it's important to know what the less common ones might be.

Optic Neuritis and MS

We are now able to predict the risk of subsequent MS in selected individuals who present initially with optic neuritis.

Give Me A Hug, But Not an MS Hug

The MS Hug is the name given to a “band-like” sensation that feels like a tight strap or girdle wrapped around the torso area.

Eye Movement Abnormalities in MS

Internuclear ophthalmoplegia is the classic visual problem of the eye movement system and is seen in 22 percent of individuals with MS.

Monkey Brain-Mind Hopping and MS

Reduce distractions, take time for yourself, and eventually, the monkey will take a nap, allowing you to focus on what you need to do.

Numbness and Weakness

We will examine these two common symptomatic problems and explore their various treatment options.