Category: Symptoms
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MSers: Resist brain atrophy
Currently, there is no recognized way to reverse brain atrophy. So do your best to resist!
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MS depression
In MS, depression is both a mood disorder AND a symptom.
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MSer in a heat wave
Many MSers experience a temporary worsening of symptoms when the weather is very hot, or really anytime their core body temperature rises even one-quarter of a degree.
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Our chronic inflammation
Inflammation is one of the body’s responses to injury. It is considered acute (temporary), when you get hurt in sports or have an infection, but chronic (persistent) in a disease like MS.
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Play the cards you are dealt
When you are first diagnosed with MS, and you suddenly feel like you are in free-fall, it’s helpful to quickly assess your basic situation: your shelter, money & food.
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All ‘flavors’ of MS
Last week I wrote a post about the new MS drug Ocrevus and used some acronyms that I didn't properly stop to explain. I apologize and will now try to explain the different types of Multiple Sclerosis, also known as MS. Some Terms Sclerosis refers to scarring on the brain and spinal cord, seen…
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My lil’ meningioma
After my routine MRI last year, the resulting report noted at the bottom that what was previously thought to be a white matter lesion along the right, front part of my brain, consistent with MS, was actually slowly growing larger and thus more likely “a small meningioma.”
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Something else in my head
My neurologist tells me I have “transitioned” to Secondary-Progressive MS and my MRI notes an increase in one lesion that may instead suggest a benign tumor.
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Vintage woodies and my go-bag
I had extra underwear and a change of clothing. I felt relaxed and prepared. I thought my bladder would be my biggest worry of the day.
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On driving
I have not driven myself in over four years. With friends and family chauffeuring me around, I might not even miss it at this point.