Expressing Gratitude
Expressing gratitude has a cascade of positive effects, impacting both mental and physical well-being: Enhanced Mood and Happiness: Gratitude activates brain regions associated with pleasure, which can elevate mood [...]
Is an MS Flare-Up the Same as a Relapse?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological condition that causes problems with your central nervous system (CNS). With this autoimmune disorder, your immune system mistakenly attacks myelin throughout the [...]
Study reveals molecular mechanism behind MS and other autoimmune diseases
YALE NEWS A Yale-led study reveals a mechanism that triggers loss of immune regulation associated with multiple sclerosis and other diseases — and a target for treatment. More than [...]
The Benefits of Pilates for MS and How to Get Started
Movement is beneficial for everyone. Regularly doing both aerobic and strength training exercises can help reduce your risk for chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, obesity, some types of [...]
10 Multiple Sclerosis Resources to Keep on Deck
Facing a new multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis can be overwhelming. You’ll likely have a lot of questions and uncertainties about what the future holds. Rest assured, many helpful resources [...]
When to Seek, and Avoid, Emergency Care for MS
Symptoms related to multiple sclerosis (MS) are rarely life threatening, but they can be painful and frightening — and may lead you to consider a trip to the hospital. [...]
Baclofen Relieves MS Spasticity, but Can It Cause Weight Gain?
Spasticity is one of the more common symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). MS causes damage to the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and can lead to spasticity [...]
An MS Blood Test: Is It Possible?
MRIs often miss disease activity, and lumbar punctures are invasive. A blood test that can detect nerve damage is awaiting FDA approval. Diagnosing multiple sclerosis (MS) can be complicated, [...]
Hydrotherapy: Water-based benefits for MS
SOURCE: MedicalNewsToday.com Hydrotherapy is the therapeutic use of water, and one type involves exercises in a swimming pool. The unique properties of water mean that the activity can be [...]
9 Surprising Symptoms of MS
Many people with MS experience fatigue and mobility issues, but there are other, less common symptoms. When you have multiple sclerosis (MS), damage to the nerve fibers in the [...]
Biotin for Progressive MS
As a complement to medical treatment, some people with multiple sclerosis (MS) turn to lifestyle changes like diet, vitamins, and supplements such as biotin to help manage their symptoms. [...]
Diet Tips That People With MS Swear By
Best of Tippi: These MSers have figured out how to make healthy eating a part of their MS management plan. Here are their top food tips, plus kitchen hacks [...]
Tips for Driving With Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects your brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. It occurs when your immune system attacks a fatty substance around your nerves [...]
Good Nutrition Fights Fatigue
Fatigue caused by multiple sclerosis (MS) is among the most common symptoms of the disease, and one that can take a serious toll on work and home life. The [...]
When MS Attacks the Spinal Cord
Spinal cord lesions are more commonly seen in progressive forms of multiple sclerosis, and they can result in an increased risk of disability. Nearly everyone with multiple sclerosis (MS) [...]
Side Effects of MS Steroid Treatment
When a person with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) has an acute symptom flare-up, they are often prescribed a short course of high-dose steroids, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis [...]
MS Monterey: Taking a Vacation
Traveling with multiple sclerosis (MS) requires some additional planning and consideration to ensure comfort and safety. Here are some travel tips to help manage MS symptoms and enjoy your [...]
Color Our World!
Color has a significant impact on our mood and emotions, a phenomenon studied extensively in fields like psychology, design, and marketing. Here's an overview of how different colors generally [...]
MS Monterey: Summer Cooling Tips
Summer can be a challenging time for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) due to heat sensitivity, but there are plenty of enjoyable activities and tips to help manage symptoms [...]
MS Monterey: Summer Fun!
Summer can be a challenging time for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) due to heat sensitivity, but there are plenty of enjoyable activities and tips to help manage symptoms [...]
UTIs and MS: The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Treatment
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in general, but they’re particularly prevalent in multiple sclerosis (MS). If you have MS, taking steps to prevent UTIs, as well as seeking a [...]
How to Find a Neurologist Who Treats Multiple Sclerosis / MS
Successful management of multiple sclerosis (MS) often requires a team of medical professionals, and that team should include a neurologist. “MS is a chronic illness that affects the central [...]
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Neurogenic Bladder: What You Should Know
Bladder problems caused by a disease such as multiple sclerosis (MS) is called neurogenic bladder. MS can disrupt communication between your brain and the bladder, making bladder problems quite [...]
What to Do When Cold Weather Worsens MS Symptoms
Overheating during hot weather or in a hot bath is known to magnify symptoms in many people with multiple sclerosis (MS). But for some, cold weather can be just [...]
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Drugs
Several disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) exist to help change the course of MS. People with MS can also take medications to help manage symptoms, complications, and relapses. Multiple sclerosis (MS) [...]
Spring welcomes us to go outside!
Spending time outdoors offers numerous physical, mental, and emotional benefits, contributing to overall well-being. Here are some of the values associated with spending time in nature: Physical Health: Outdoor [...]
The Effects of Multiple Sclerosis on Your Body
Multiple sclerosis causes a breakdown of the protective cover around nerves in the brain and spinal cord. This can affect various body systems, resulting in difficulties with thinking, vision, [...]
Autoimmune Disorders of the Joints, Muscles, and Nerves
Autoimmune disorders occur when the body’s own immune system mistakenly starts attacking healthy tissue. More than 80 different types of diseases are believed to be autoimmune, according to the [...]
8 Things to Try When MS Affects Your Ability to Taste and Smell
If you have multiple sclerosis (MS) and have been noticing that food doesn’t taste quite right, you’re not alone. Various studies have shown that many people with MS experience changes [...]
Can Gut Health Affect Multiple Sclerosis?
Trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other organisms live in your digestive system. Collectively known as your gut microbiome, normally these microbes coexist peacefully, working together to support digestion, immunity, [...]
Pictures of the Physiological Changes of MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) causes white blood cells to attack your neurons (nerve cells). The resulting damage and scar tissue on your neurons can slow communication between your brain and [...]
Self-Assessment: Your MS Management Plan
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic immune disease that affects the central nervous system. Some people may experience episodes of dizziness, lightheadedness, or vertigo. Nearly 1 million people in [...]
When MS Attacks the Spinal Cord
Nearly everyone with multiple sclerosis (MS) has signs of lesions in the brain, as shown by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, according to Anthony Reder, MD, a multiple sclerosis [...]
Understanding Infusion Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
In some cases, treatment can slow the pace of MS. Treatment can also help ease symptoms and reduce potential damage due to MS flare-ups (periods when you have symptoms). [...]
Speaking Multiple Sclerosis: A Glossary of Common Terms
Whether you’ve been recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) or have been living with the condition for a while, chances are you’ll sometimes hear terms from your healthcare team [...]
Lifestyle Changes to Slow MS Progression
Some lifestyle changes combined with disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) may help reduce MS symptoms and slow disease progression. These include exercising and ceasing smoking, among others. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is [...]
Self-Assessment: Does Your MS Management Plan Need a Check Up?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic immune disease that affects the central nervous system. Some people may experience episodes of dizziness, lightheadedness, or vertigo. Nearly 1 million people in [...]
Living With MS: Dizziness and Vertigo in Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic immune disease that affects the central nervous system. Some people may experience episodes of dizziness, lightheadedness, or vertigo. Nearly 1 million people in [...]
Living With MS: What to Know About Neuropathic Pain (and How to Manage It)
Pain is a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS), especially when the spinal cord is affected. But it’s very different from pain caused by, say, a broken bone or [...]
Everyday Health: Managing Spasticity: stretching, Medication, CBD
Managing Spasticity: stretching, Medication, CBD Published by Everyday Health A number of steps can be taken to address spasticity and limit its debilitating effects. In fact, the NMSS notes [...]
What causes Multiple Sclerosis?
By Tammy Worth https://www.everydayhealth.com/multiple-sclerosis/what-causes-ms/ When you have multiple sclerosis (MS), your body’s immune system attacks your central nervous system. But no one knows exactly what triggers the immune system [...]
Managing Weight for MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease in which the immune system attacks the central nervous system. This attack causes the protective sheath around nerves to become damaged and can [...]
How to Find a Neurologist Who Treats Multiple Sclerosis
Successful management of multiple sclerosis (MS) often requires a team of medical professionals, and that team should include a neurologist. “MS is a chronic illness that affects the central [...]
MS Symptoms: Fatigue, Numbness, Balance Problems, and More
In multiple sclerosis, or MS, your immune system attacks myelin, the fatty tissue that surrounds and protects nerve fibers. This causes scar tissue (sclerosis, also called plaque or lesions) [...]
9 Steps Proven to Help You Lower Your BMI
While it’s not a perfect measurement, BMI can be a good indicator of how much fat your body is carrying — and the related risks. You’ve long heard doctors [...]
Depression, Anxiety, and MS: What’s the Connection?
When people talk about common symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) they usually mention issues like vision problems, tingling and numbness, and fatigue. Mental health disorders such as depression and [...]
Why MS Can Affect Your Breathing — and What You Can Do About It
Multiple sclerosis can negatively affect multiple processes that control or modulate breathing. Here’s what you can do to improve your respiratory function.Among the many possible complications of multiple sclerosis (MS) [...]
Treatment Within Six Months of First MS Symptoms Delays Progression
Multiple sclerosis affects your nerves and causes symptoms such as fatigue, difficulty walking, and speech issues. There’s no cure at the moment, but various treatments are available to help [...]
What to Expect During Each Stage of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple sclerosis affects your nerves and causes symptoms such as fatigue, difficulty walking, and speech issues. There’s no cure at the moment, but various treatments are available to help [...]
Dizziness and Vertigo in Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic immune disease that affects the central nervous system. Some people may experience episodes of dizziness, lightheadedness, or vertigo. Nearly 1 million people in [...]
When MS Attacks the Spinal Cord
Spinal cord lesions are more commonly seen in progressive forms of multiple sclerosis, and they can result in an increased risk of disability. Nearly everyone with multiple sclerosis (MS) [...]
MS & Cannabis: Make an informed decision.
VALENTIA VALENTINE (PICCININI) Philanthropist, Visionary, Humanitarian, Cannabis Activist, Entrepreneur & CEO Valentia Valentine (Piccinini) is a highly successful and accomplished professional. A native of California, Valentia began her career [...]
Managing Spasticity: stretching, Medication, CBD
Managing Spasticity: stretching, Medication, CBD Published by Everyday Health A number of steps can be taken to address spasticity and limit its debilitating effects. In fact, the NMSS notes [...]
Some suggest CBD Oil for MS: Is it effective?
Some suggest CBD Oil for MS: Is it effective? (article source: https://www.mymsteam.com/resources/cbd-oil-for-ms-is-it-effective) Cannabidiol (CBD) has become a popular ingredient in many health and wellness products to help reduce pain, anxiety, and [...]
Let’s look at the causes of Multiple Sclerosis?
By Tammy Worth https://www.everydayhealth.com/multiple-sclerosis/what-causes-ms/ When you have multiple sclerosis (MS), your body’s immune system attacks your central nervous system. But no one knows exactly what triggers the immune system [...]
What is Shared Decision Making in MS?
Photo from My MS Team What Is Shared Decision Making? Shared decision making helps to ensure that people with MS are active participants in their own treatment [...]
Take These Steps to Better Walking With MS
Mobility problems are common among people with multiple sclerosis, but there’s a lot you can do to stay on your feet. Eighty percent of people who have multiple sclerosis [...]
The Importance of Social Connection
Advice by Jelena KecmanovicI recently asked one of my patients if there was anyone he could call if he needed help, and he answered. “There’s nobody.”His experience is not uncommon. As [...]
Phone Apps for People Living with Multiple Sclerosis
Since 2007, when the first iPhone was released, smartphones have become an increasingly more integral part of our lives. They are our primary source of communication and information and [...]
The No BS Guide to Drinking with an Autoimmune Disease
Even in (short-lived) stretches of sobriety, I still wake up feeling hungover. With fingers swollen like vienna sausages, brain fog so severe I’m confused about what country I’m in, [...]
MS Art Therapy
The creation of art has been a healing technique for millennia, evidence of which can be found in many cultures and traditions all over the world. But only recently, [...]
The No BS Guide to Drinking with an Autoimmune Disease
Oh, I get that, too.” Those of us with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other chronic conditions are more used to hearing that reply than we care to be. Particularly [...]
Is It Time for an MS Drill?
Fact-Checked having an emergency plan in place for MS Getting help and helpers organized before you have an MS emergency will make a big difference when an urgent situation [...]
Side Effects of MS Steroid Treatment
When a person with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) has an acute symptom flare-up, they are often prescribed a short course of high-dose steroids, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis [...]
Numb Feet: Is It Multiple Sclerosis? Or Something Else?
Don’t assume that MS is always the cause of numb or tingling feet. While multiple sclerosis is a common cause, other conditions can affect the feet, too. Numbness of [...]
Can Turmeric Help Manage Multiple Sclerosis?
Variety may be the spice of life, but is turmeric the spice for people with multiple sclerosis (MS)? More and more people with MS are using complementary and alternative [...]
Christina Applegate and MS: The Early Warning Signs She Says She Missed
Actor Christina Applegate said she missed early symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) such as balance a few years ago. Experts say it can be difficult to diagnose MS from [...]
What to Know About Multiple Sclerosis Progression in Chart Form
Over the past few decades, the quality of life and life expectancy for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) has improved significantly. MS is a neurological condition that affects nearly [...]
National Coverage Determination (NCD) for Power Seat Elevation.
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation along with other disability policy organizations has long advocated for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to update the existing National [...]
Does Multiple Sclerosis Cause Neck Pain and Stiffness?
Cramping, pain, and fatigue can all come with MS, but certain types of neck pain can help doctors zero in on a diagnosis. Problems with balance and mobility, fatigue, [...]
MS Prognosis: Multiple Sclerosis Life Expectancy
It’s not something anyone wants to think about, but when you get a diagnosis like multiple sclerosis (MS), almost everyone starts to worry — “How long will I live? [...]
Sophie is having an Art Exhibition
Our very own Art with Sophie is having an Art Exhibition (from 2/3-2/28) with an Opening on February 3, from 12 - 10pm (Reception with DJ 5:30 - 9pm) at: Fruition [...]
“Let’s Talk “ADA Town Hall – Participate Thursday, Jan 26, at 10 am or 6:30 pm
"Let's Talk "ADA Town Hall - Participate Thursday, Jan 26, at 10 am or 6:30 pmThe City of Monterey is committed to providing all individuals equal opportunities to services and [...]
Why Does MS Cause Brain Lesions? What You Need to Know
What are brain lesions? Nerve fibers in your brain and spinal cord are wrapped in a protective membrane known as the myelin sheath. This coating helps increase the speed [...]
Join the Conversation with Bette & Christine on Thursday, 1/19 at 1:00pm
Join the Conversation with Bette & Christine on Thursday, January 19th @ 1pm, on Zoom. Let’s start the New Year with “How do I?” We’ll consider some of the [...]
New MS Webcast Series: We’ll Start With Sex
I’m excited to say that I’ve been asked by the MS Society of Ireland (MS Ireland) to host a web series we’re calling The Unspeakable Bits, as we’ve decided [...]
Tried-and-True Diet Tips That People With MS Swear By
Best of Tippi: These MSers have figured out how to make healthy eating a part of their MS management plan. Here are their top food tips, plus kitchen hacks [...]
When MS Attacks the Spinal Cord
Spinal cord lesions are more commonly seen in progressive forms of multiple sclerosis, and they can result in an increased risk of disability. Nearly everyone with multiple sclerosis (MS) [...]
Join the Conversation with Bette & Christine this Thursday, 11/17 at 1:00pm
LET’S TALK ABOUT GRATITUDE … CONVERSATIONS WITH BETTE & CHRISTINENovember is a month that reminds us of the importance of pausing to say, "Thank You!"The physical, mental, emotional, and social [...]
Consider Massage Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
Massage therapy is a well-established treatment for promoting relaxation and reducing muscle tension. Among its lesser-known benefits, however, massage therapy can help alleviate symptoms for people living with multiple [...]
7 Ways to Fight MS Fatigue With Your Fork
Fatigue caused by multiple sclerosis (MS) is among the most common symptoms of the disease, and one that can take a serious toll on work and home life. The [...]
Massage Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
Massage therapy is a well-established treatment for promoting relaxation and reducing muscle tension. Among its lesser-known benefits, however, massage therapy can help alleviate symptoms for people living with multiple [...]
Unraveling the Link Between Multiple Sclerosis and Migraine
A high proportion of people with MS have migraine, but doctors don’t know why this is the case. Migraine is one of the most common chronic diseases in the [...]
Why Does MS Cause Brain Lesions? What You Need to Know
What are brain lesions? Nerve fibers in your brain and spinal cord are wrapped in a protective membrane known as the myelin sheath. This coating helps increase the speed [...]
MS and Heat: What You Need To Know
Many people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are sensitive to heat and changes in body temperature. For a person with MS, even a quarter- or half-degree change in core body [...]
MS Relapse Rates Drop to Zero Following Stem Cell Transplants — But ‘Risks Are Real,’ Study Says
MS Relapse Rates Drop to Zero Following Stem Cell Transplants — But ‘Risks Are Real,’ Study Says People with multiple sclerosis (MS) who undergo hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) [...]
16 Conditions Commonly Mistaken for Multiple Sclerosis
Getting a correct diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) can be a challenge. In fact, a study published in May 2019 in the journal Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders suggested [...]
All About Purpose: What It Means and Why It’s So Good for You
Psychologists say a sense of purpose can mean specific life goals or just a feeling of motivation to go about your daily to-dos.Kate Ellis, a former English professor who taught [...]
How to Manage Numbness, Tingling, and Other Sensory Symptoms of MS
By Chris Iliades, MD Medically Reviewed by Samuel Mackenzie, MD, PhD Sensory symptoms are among the most common symptoms of MS. Find out what triggers them and what can [...]
Why MS Can Affect Your Breathing — and What You Can Do About It
By Madeline R. Vann, MPH Medically Reviewed by Jason Paul Chua, MD, PhD Multiple sclerosis can negatively affect multiple processes that control or modulate breathing. Here’s what you can [...]
MS: How to Recover From COVID-19 at Home
Here’s how to treat mild or moderate COVID-19 and alleviate symptoms, with help from over-the-counter medications, nondrug strategies, antiviral pills, remdesivir, or monoclonal antibodies. By Becky Upham If you [...]
MS: How to Be Your Own Health Advocate
If you have MS, it’s important to take control of your health and have a backup plan for when you’re unable to advocate for yourself. Here’s how to do [...]
4 Myths About Multiple Sclerosis and Diet
Many people with multiple sclerosis (MS) may wonder whether trying a certain diet — or eliminating a certain food group from their diet — can ward off MS symptoms [...]
MS and Alcohol: What Are the Effects?
If you're living with multiple sclerosis (MS), you may wonder how moderate or heavy alcohol consumption could affect your disease and overall well-being. As one MyMSTeam member said, “I [...]
Flushed Face and MS
Flushing of the face — reddened, warm skin — can sometimes occur as one of the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), as a side effect of MS treatment, or [...]
What If You Get COVID-19 While Traveling?
Taking a trip? You need to plan for the possibility that you might get COVID-19 while you’re far from home. Here are a few strategies to consider. Planning a [...]
MS Monterey: Let’s Talk About Healthy Choices ~ Join the Conversation with Bette & Christine
LET’S TALK ABOUT HEALTHY CHOICES … CONVERSATIONS WITH BETTE & CHRISTINE Join us on Thursday, July 21st @ 1-2pm (a no-cost zoom gathering) We’ll be discussing some of the [...]
Biotin for Progressive MS: Does It Work?
As a complement to medical treatment, some people with multiple sclerosis (MS) turn to lifestyle changes like diet, vitamins, and supplements such as biotin to help manage their symptoms. [...]
Can You Drive With Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects your brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. It occurs when your immune system attacks a fatty substance around your nerves [...]
Managing Vertigo When You Have MS
Feel like the room is spinning while you're standing still? Dizziness and vertigo affect many people with multiple sclerosis, but there are strategies that can help. There are days [...]