Articles related to "Sclerosis"
Is Your New Symptom Really MS?
Multiple sclerosis can cause a variety of symptoms. It's important to determine whether a new symptom is MS-related or a sign of another health condition.
• multiple sclerosis • multiple • sclerosis • ms • symptom
Multiple sclerosis can cause a variety of symptoms. It's important to determine whether a new symptom is MS-related or a sign of another health condition.
• multiple sclerosis • multiple • sclerosis • ms • symptom
Alcoholism's Demons in Multiple Sclerosis
An article that describes and discusses the detremental effects of alcoholism while fighting MS.
• ms • alcoholism • counseling • aa • depression
An article that describes and discusses the detremental effects of alcoholism while fighting MS.
• ms • alcoholism • counseling • aa • depression
ALS:Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Little was known about ALS prior to Lou Gehrig's contraction of the disease. Even today, ALS still remains a mystery. This article updates what currently is known.
• als • louo gehrig • lou gehrig's disease • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis • lateral
Little was known about ALS prior to Lou Gehrig's contraction of the disease. Even today, ALS still remains a mystery. This article updates what currently is known.
• als • louo gehrig • lou gehrig's disease • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis • lateral
Body Image and Multiple Sclerosis
Strategies to boost body image and promote body appreciation in a person affected by the symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
• multiple sclerosis • multiple • sclerosis • ms • body
Strategies to boost body image and promote body appreciation in a person affected by the symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
• multiple sclerosis • multiple • sclerosis • ms • body
Copaxone for Multiple Sclerosis
Copaxone, or glatiramer acetate, is a disease-modifying medication for multiple sclerosis. Unlike interferon drugs, Copaxone is a synthetic compound.
• copaxone • glatiramer acetate • disease-modifying drugs • multiple sclerosis • ms
Copaxone, or glatiramer acetate, is a disease-modifying medication for multiple sclerosis. Unlike interferon drugs, Copaxone is a synthetic compound.
• copaxone • glatiramer acetate • disease-modifying drugs • multiple sclerosis • ms
Multiple Sclerosis & MS Australia
Multiple Sclerosis is a disease without a cure and with no known overall cause. MS Australia raises funds for research, patient support and community awareness.
• ms australia • ms read-a-thon • multiple sclerosis • living with ms • impact of ms
Multiple Sclerosis is a disease without a cure and with no known overall cause. MS Australia raises funds for research, patient support and community awareness.
• ms australia • ms read-a-thon • multiple sclerosis • living with ms • impact of ms
Multiple Sclerosis and Fatigue
A major symptom for MS sufferers is fatigue. It can be from the disease itself, or a byproduct of depression.
• multiple sclerosis • ms • fatigue • exhaustion • depression
A major symptom for MS sufferers is fatigue. It can be from the disease itself, or a byproduct of depression.
• multiple sclerosis • ms • fatigue • exhaustion • depression
Multiple Sclerosis and Heat
People with MS can take a dive in the heat. Summer months are the roughest, but simple tricks can keep those with multiple sclerosis from wilting.....
• multiple sclerosis • ms • neurological illness • heat • heat sensitivity
People with MS can take a dive in the heat. Summer months are the roughest, but simple tricks can keep those with multiple sclerosis from wilting.....
• multiple sclerosis • ms • neurological illness • heat • heat sensitivity
Multiple Sclerosis Guilt
Both MS patients and their loved ones suffer from different forms of guilt. Don't fall into this trap. Learn to demolish guilt now......
• multiple sclerosis • ms • guilt • caretaker • silent symptoms
Both MS patients and their loved ones suffer from different forms of guilt. Don't fall into this trap. Learn to demolish guilt now......
• multiple sclerosis • ms • guilt • caretaker • silent symptoms
Multiple Sclerosis Overview
Learn more about a neurological disorder that comes with bizarre symptoms, unpredictability, and hope for a potential cure.
• multiple sclerosis • ms • central nervous system • avonex • betaseron
Learn more about a neurological disorder that comes with bizarre symptoms, unpredictability, and hope for a potential cure.
• multiple sclerosis • ms • central nervous system • avonex • betaseron
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Suite
Welcome to the MS Suite. This special site contains articles, blog entries, and helpful links to other MS-related sites.
• multiple sclerosis • ms • symptoms • depression • heat
Welcome to the MS Suite. This special site contains articles, blog entries, and helpful links to other MS-related sites.
• multiple sclerosis • ms • symptoms • depression • heat
OPTIC NEURITIS IN MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
THIS ARTICLE EXPLORES OPTIC NEURITIS AND ITS EFFECTS ON MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS PATIENTS
• blindness • optic neuritis • multiple sclerosis • vision • visual accuity
THIS ARTICLE EXPLORES OPTIC NEURITIS AND ITS EFFECTS ON MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS PATIENTS
• blindness • optic neuritis • multiple sclerosis • vision • visual accuity
Rebif for Multiple Sclerosis
Rebif is a naturally-occuring interferon that is used to combat forms of multiple sclerosis. It is believed to be one of the most effective medications on the market.
• rebif • multiple sclerosis • ms • disease-modifying drug • medication
Rebif is a naturally-occuring interferon that is used to combat forms of multiple sclerosis. It is believed to be one of the most effective medications on the market.
• rebif • multiple sclerosis • ms • disease-modifying drug • medication
Riding to help find a cure for multiple sclerosis
On a rainy Sunday morning, I joined nearly 100 other motorcycle riders to raise money for the fight against multiple sclerosis. In addition to supporting a good cause, it was fun to have a police escort clear the way for us along some of the busiest roads in New York City. ###
• multiple sclerosis brooklyn staten island gateway
On a rainy Sunday morning, I joined nearly 100 other motorcycle riders to raise money for the fight against multiple sclerosis. In addition to supporting a good cause, it was fun to have a police escort clear the way for us along some of the busiest roads in New York City. ###
• multiple sclerosis brooklyn staten island gateway
What is Multiple Sclerosis?
An introduction and description of the basic disease process of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
• multiple sclerosis • ms • m.s. • myelin • damage
An introduction and description of the basic disease process of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
• multiple sclerosis • ms • m.s. • myelin • damage
Achieving Remission
Remission, either permanent or temporary, refers to the absence of active disease in patients with chronic disorders.
• remission • flares • exacerbations • autoimmune disease • multiple sclerosis
Remission, either permanent or temporary, refers to the absence of active disease in patients with chronic disorders.
• remission • flares • exacerbations • autoimmune disease • multiple sclerosis
Are these Menopause or MS symptoms?
Women have a few quirky symptoms that could be difficult to pinpoint origin
• menopause • hormones • hormone replacement therapy • multiple sclerosis • night sweats
Women have a few quirky symptoms that could be difficult to pinpoint origin
• menopause • hormones • hormone replacement therapy • multiple sclerosis • night sweats
Disseminated Encephalomyelitis
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), which primarily affects children, is an inflammatory demyelinating condition with symptoms similar to those seen in MS.
• acute disseminated encephalomyelitis • adem • multiple sclerosis • ms • inflammation
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), which primarily affects children, is an inflammatory demyelinating condition with symptoms similar to those seen in MS.
• acute disseminated encephalomyelitis • adem • multiple sclerosis • ms • inflammation
DO YOU KNOW ABOUT PROPOSITION 215??????
This list depicts those who are determined to sway the minds of people who ignorantly oppose the use of medically prescribed marijuana.
• marijuana • illegal drug use • legislation • proposition 215 • multiple sclerosis
This list depicts those who are determined to sway the minds of people who ignorantly oppose the use of medically prescribed marijuana.
• marijuana • illegal drug use • legislation • proposition 215 • multiple sclerosis
First Gulf War Health Problems
Studies show that exposure to environmental toxins encountered by soldiers in the first Persian Gulf War is associated with chronic neurological and autoimmune diseases.
• gulf war diseases • multiple sclerosis • amyotropic lateral sclerosis • lou gehrig's disease • systemic lupus erythematosus
Studies show that exposure to environmental toxins encountered by soldiers in the first Persian Gulf War is associated with chronic neurological and autoimmune diseases.
• gulf war diseases • multiple sclerosis • amyotropic lateral sclerosis • lou gehrig's disease • systemic lupus erythematosus
Low Dose Naltrexone
Clinical trials and anecdotal reports suggest that low doses of the opiod antagonist naltrexone offer promise to patients with a variety of different autoimmune diseases.
• naltrexone • naloxone • opiod antagonists • low dose naltrexone • low dose naloxone
Clinical trials and anecdotal reports suggest that low doses of the opiod antagonist naltrexone offer promise to patients with a variety of different autoimmune diseases.
• naltrexone • naloxone • opiod antagonists • low dose naltrexone • low dose naloxone
Low Dose Naltrexone Update
Mounting evidence shows that LDN offers more than a promise. At the 3rd Annual LDN Conference, researchers gathered to share their latest findings.
• inflammation • oxidative stress • naltrexone • low dose naltrexone • ldn
Mounting evidence shows that LDN offers more than a promise. At the 3rd Annual LDN Conference, researchers gathered to share their latest findings.
• inflammation • oxidative stress • naltrexone • low dose naltrexone • ldn
MS, MENOPAUSE, MANIC DEPRESSION and MIGRAINES TOO?
this piece is about life's happenings that aren't always wonderful
• migraines • ms • multiple sclerosis • manic depression • organizational skills
this piece is about life's happenings that aren't always wonderful
• migraines • ms • multiple sclerosis • manic depression • organizational skills
Oral Tolerance Therapy
Oral tolerance is a therapy that coaxes immune system cells to tolerate rather than attack the specific proteins targeted in autoimmune diseases.
• autoimmune • autoimmune disease • oral tolerance • oral tolerance therapy • glatimer
Oral tolerance is a therapy that coaxes immune system cells to tolerate rather than attack the specific proteins targeted in autoimmune diseases.
• autoimmune • autoimmune disease • oral tolerance • oral tolerance therapy • glatimer
PDGF Abs in Scleroderma
In an article published in the NEJM, Italian researchers describe specific autoantibodies that contribute to the disease process in systemic scleroderma.
• systemic • sclerosis • autoimmune • autoantibody • scleroderma
In an article published in the NEJM, Italian researchers describe specific autoantibodies that contribute to the disease process in systemic scleroderma.
• systemic • sclerosis • autoimmune • autoantibody • scleroderma
Proactively Managing MS by joining NARCOMS
Take a proactive stand and manage your MS by making wise choices and providing NARCOMS with pertinent information about your condition.
• ms • multiple sclerosis • narcoms • proactive medical care
Take a proactive stand and manage your MS by making wise choices and providing NARCOMS with pertinent information about your condition.
• ms • multiple sclerosis • narcoms • proactive medical care
Recent Advances in Research of the PNS Neuropathies
Report on the breaktrough in the search for the etiology of Multiple Sclerosis. And a report on the effects of the oxidative process on the function of the microvasculature, in Diabetes.
• macrovascular • microvascular • endothelium • b cells • auto-antibodies
Report on the breaktrough in the search for the etiology of Multiple Sclerosis. And a report on the effects of the oxidative process on the function of the microvasculature, in Diabetes.
• macrovascular • microvascular • endothelium • b cells • auto-antibodies
Ten Tips for Emergency Room Trips
Proper planning for a trip to the Emergency Room can help ensure you receive the best care in the most efficient manner possible should an emergency arise.
• emergency room • emergency • room • er • multiple sclerosis
Proper planning for a trip to the Emergency Room can help ensure you receive the best care in the most efficient manner possible should an emergency arise.
• emergency room • emergency • room • er • multiple sclerosis
THANK GOD I DON'T HAVE A LIFE!
Learn all about its cause, diagnosis, treatment and coping with neuro-muscular challenges
• ms • multiple sclerosis • fatigue • incontinence • unpredictability
Learn all about its cause, diagnosis, treatment and coping with neuro-muscular challenges
• ms • multiple sclerosis • fatigue • incontinence • unpredictability
The MS patient and Houseguests
providing hospitility for house guests when you are meeting the challenges of MS
• multiple sclerosis • hostessing • fatigue • stress • exacerbations
providing hospitility for house guests when you are meeting the challenges of MS
• multiple sclerosis • hostessing • fatigue • stress • exacerbations
Understanding Scleroderma
Scleroderma is an autoimmune connective tissue disorder with symptoms ranging from mild localized lesions to a systemic disease injuring multiple organs.
• scleroderma • sclerosis • systemic sclerosis • autoimmune • autoimmune disease
Scleroderma is an autoimmune connective tissue disorder with symptoms ranging from mild localized lesions to a systemic disease injuring multiple organs.
• scleroderma • sclerosis • systemic sclerosis • autoimmune • autoimmune disease
Vitamin D and Sunlight
Recent research finds that a modest amount of sun exposure produces the correct amount of vitamin D that is critical for optimum health.
• vitamin d • cancer • diabetes • preeclampsia • sunlight
Recent research finds that a modest amount of sun exposure produces the correct amount of vitamin D that is critical for optimum health.
• vitamin d • cancer • diabetes • preeclampsia • sunlight
Why do I Feel Guilty?
Living with a chronic illness such as multiple sclerosis can cause the sufferer to experience feelings of loss, grief--and surprisingly--guilt.
• multiple sclerosis • ms • multiple • sclerosis • guilt
Living with a chronic illness such as multiple sclerosis can cause the sufferer to experience feelings of loss, grief--and surprisingly--guilt.
• multiple sclerosis • ms • multiple • sclerosis • guilt
Working with MS: A Telling Experience
Issues to consider before disclosing a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in the workplace.
• multiple sclerosis • multiple • sclerosis • ms • diagnosis
Issues to consider before disclosing a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in the workplace.
• multiple sclerosis • multiple • sclerosis • ms • diagnosis
A Caregiver's Story
The MS caregiver role is an invaluable and critical one--usually filled by a family member or friend.
• ms • multiple sclerosis • multiple • sclerosis • care
The MS caregiver role is an invaluable and critical one--usually filled by a family member or friend.
• ms • multiple sclerosis • multiple • sclerosis • care
Assistive Resources: Making Life with MS Easier
The Technology Age has ushered in a host of adaptive resources and organizations dedicated to making society more accessible so that all of us can enjoy fulfilling life experiences.
• multiple sclerosis • multiple • sclerosis • ms • m.s.
The Technology Age has ushered in a host of adaptive resources and organizations dedicated to making society more accessible so that all of us can enjoy fulfilling life experiences.
• multiple sclerosis • multiple • sclerosis • ms • m.s.
Invisible MS: Now You See It...Now You Don't
There are many MS symptoms that are quite debilitating, yet show very little--if any--outward indications of difficulty. Living with "invisible" MS symptoms requires a unique set of coping skills.
• invisible • invisibility • ms • multiple • sclerosis
There are many MS symptoms that are quite debilitating, yet show very little--if any--outward indications of difficulty. Living with "invisible" MS symptoms requires a unique set of coping skills.
• invisible • invisibility • ms • multiple • sclerosis
Testing, Testing, 1-2-3...
The MRI, Lumbar Puncture, and Evoked Potentials are 3 tests commonly used during the diagnostic process for multiple sclerosis.
• mri • multiple • sclerosis • multiple sclerosis • ms
The MRI, Lumbar Puncture, and Evoked Potentials are 3 tests commonly used during the diagnostic process for multiple sclerosis.
• mri • multiple • sclerosis • multiple sclerosis • ms
'Tis The Season!
The little things that we all can do can add up to great things. Please help us get the word out, raise awareness and understanding, and eventually, find a cure for lupus.
• lupus • sle • systemic • erythmatosus • autoimmune
The little things that we all can do can add up to great things. Please help us get the word out, raise awareness and understanding, and eventually, find a cure for lupus.
• lupus • sle • systemic • erythmatosus • autoimmune
2 Oral MS Drugs in Phase III Study
Can MS patients see an end to injections? Possibly, with 2 new oral multiple sclerosis drugs that are now in Phase III studies, the last step before FDA approval......
• cladribine • fingolimod • oral medication • multiple sclerosis • ms
Can MS patients see an end to injections? Possibly, with 2 new oral multiple sclerosis drugs that are now in Phase III studies, the last step before FDA approval......
• cladribine • fingolimod • oral medication • multiple sclerosis • ms
ALS Facts
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS, is a devastating neurodegenerative disease. Bringing it to the world's attention can get it deserved recognition and support.
• als • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis • lou gehrig's disease • paralysis • neurodegenerative
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS, is a devastating neurodegenerative disease. Bringing it to the world's attention can get it deserved recognition and support.
• als • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis • lou gehrig's disease • paralysis • neurodegenerative
ALS Support
ALS can be an isolating illness. Because it is not very common, it's hard to find others in the same predicament. Learn about finding helpful ALS support groups.
• als • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis • support groups • societies • local chapters
ALS can be an isolating illness. Because it is not very common, it's hard to find others in the same predicament. Learn about finding helpful ALS support groups.
• als • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis • support groups • societies • local chapters
Alternative MS Remedies - Hope or Hype?
Like bees to honey, people with MS are drawn to news of the latest cure-all elixir or miracle treatment. Are alternative MS treatments hope or hype?
• multiple sclerosis • ms • alternative • therapy • bee
Like bees to honey, people with MS are drawn to news of the latest cure-all elixir or miracle treatment. Are alternative MS treatments hope or hype?
• multiple sclerosis • ms • alternative • therapy • bee
Autoimmune Eye Diseases
Researchers at both Pennsylvania State University and Harvard University are conducting clinical trials on promising topical therapies for autoimmune eye disorders.
• autoimmune eye disease • thyroid eye disease • corneal abrasions • type 1 diabetes • myasthenia gravis
Researchers at both Pennsylvania State University and Harvard University are conducting clinical trials on promising topical therapies for autoimmune eye disorders.
• autoimmune eye disease • thyroid eye disease • corneal abrasions • type 1 diabetes • myasthenia gravis
Betaseron: A Medication for MS
Disease-modifying drugs are now available to fight multiple sclerosis. One of the top choices is Betaseron, a high dose injectable interferon......
• betaseron • multiple sclerosis • ms • medication • drugs
Disease-modifying drugs are now available to fight multiple sclerosis. One of the top choices is Betaseron, a high dose injectable interferon......
• betaseron • multiple sclerosis • ms • medication • drugs
Canine Degenerative Myelopathy
A chronic, degenerative disease that affects dogs is very similar to human multiple sclerosis. Both conditions destroy the myelin that covers nerves.
• canine degenerative myelopathy • myelin • dogs • nerve damage • german shepherds
A chronic, degenerative disease that affects dogs is very similar to human multiple sclerosis. Both conditions destroy the myelin that covers nerves.
• canine degenerative myelopathy • myelin • dogs • nerve damage • german shepherds
Dr. Stephen Hawking and ALS
Dr. Stephen Hawking has been teaching and lecturing in England for decades. He is a world-renowned scientist and author. He also battles amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
• als • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis • stephen hawking • dr. hawking • voice synthesis
Dr. Stephen Hawking has been teaching and lecturing in England for decades. He is a world-renowned scientist and author. He also battles amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
• als • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis • stephen hawking • dr. hawking • voice synthesis
Eosinophilic Fasciitis
Eosinophilic fasciitis is a hypereosinophilic disorder characterized by a thickening of the fascia as well as skin changes similar to those seen in scleroderma.
• hypereosinophilia • scleroderma • systemic sclerosis • morphea • eosinophilic fasciitis
Eosinophilic fasciitis is a hypereosinophilic disorder characterized by a thickening of the fascia as well as skin changes similar to those seen in scleroderma.
• hypereosinophilia • scleroderma • systemic sclerosis • morphea • eosinophilic fasciitis
General Health INDEX
This alphabetical index will help you locate information about women's health, healthy eating, and health problems and solutions.
• alzheimer's disease • accupuncture • bell's palsy • epilepsy • huntington's disease
This alphabetical index will help you locate information about women's health, healthy eating, and health problems and solutions.
• alzheimer's disease • accupuncture • bell's palsy • epilepsy • huntington's disease