Multiple Sclerosis/MS

The Extend-a-Hand Grab Bar, and the Independent 2000™ "Climbing" Wheelchair are trailblazing a new generation of Durable Medical Equipment

MS symptoms such as fatigue, discomfort, weakness, and altered sensation can interfere with a woman's sexual function. Coping with these challenges requires open communication between partners and healthcare professionals.

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.

The MS caregiver role is an invaluable and critical one--usually filled by a family member or friend.

Site Review of 3 new MS websites--RemedyFind.com, MedGrasp.com, and MSActiveSource.com--that enlighten us in a unique way, and fill gaps of information in the MS online community.

Yoga is gaining popularity as an excellent exercise program for MS symptom management -- regardless of degree of disability.

The stress of moving to a new home can be especially challenging for people with the MS symptoms of fatigue and mobility impairment. Special considerations may be required to help people with multiple sclerosis successfully select a new home and plan a move.

A guide to the disease-modifying agents in multiple sclerosis – Avonex® (interferon beta-1a), Betaseron® (interferon beta-1b), and Copaxone® (glatiramer acetate).

"When The Road Turns: Inspirational Stories About People With MS" will be published this August by the publishers of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books. Endorsed by Montel Williams, this anthology of stories seeks to inspire and act as a portable support group for those living with MS.

Paresthesias is the medical term for the strange sensory disturbances--such as pins-and-needles, numbness, and burning sensations--that are commonly found among MS patients.