by Admin Account | Feb 21, 2018 | Learning
Since there is not a definitive test for MS, it can be quite difficult to diagnose the disease. The fact that many of the symptoms of MS can be the result of other conditions, makes arriving upon a diagnosis even more complicated. However, if you are experiencing...
by Admin Account | Feb 14, 2018 | Learning
Although there is currently no cure for MS, there are a variety of medications used to treat the disease. These treatments fall into three main categories including drugs that modify the progression of the disease, drugs that treat MS flare-ups, and drugs that treat...
by Admin Account | Feb 6, 2018 | Learning
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition in which the immune system attacks the central nervous system affecting the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord. This, in turn, results in “communication problems” between the brain and body as well as nerve damage and...
by Diana Frustaci | Oct 3, 2016 | Learning
Visiting a neurologist is one of the activities every MSer knows all too well. It can be a rollercoaster of emotions, before, during and after the appointment. And no matter how many times you go, there are some concerns that just never seem to go away. Below are the...
by Diana Frustaci | Sep 28, 2016 | Learning
In 2011, when I was 27-years-old and engaged to be married, I was diagnosed with MS. I’ve heard stories of fiancés leaving their partner after an MS diagnosis – it happened to MCP user Sergio Rodriguez whose story, over time, turned out to have a very...
by Diana Frustaci | Sep 26, 2016 | Learning
Have you ever wonder what caused your MS? I have. Countless times. I’ve gone back over my youth and tried to map out all of the horrible processed foods I ate as a child. Was it the Mac & Cheese? The hotdogs and gluten buns I loved so much? Or maybe it was...
