Mastering a Positive Mindset: Science-Backed Strategies for a Happier You Living with a chronic condition can be a profound and often isolating experience. It can affect every aspect of life, making the pursuit of positivity feel like a daunting or even unrealistic goal. The intention of this post is not to suggest that pain is… Continue reading 10 Simple Steps to Create a Positive Mindset
Category: Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Fatigue
Fatigue is a common symptom for people with Multiple Sclerosis. According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, “over 80% of people living with MS suffer from some form of fatigue.” It can impede an individual’s daily life and make it hard to function at work or at home. Although the causes of MS fatigue are… Continue reading Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Fatigue
Beat the Summer Heat With MS
Multiple Sclerosis is a disease in which the immune system eats away at the protective covering of nerves. As a result of this nerve damage, the communication signals between the brain and body are severely impacted. This damage can cause fatigue, vision loss, impaired coordination and severe pain. The summer months can prove difficult for… Continue reading Beat the Summer Heat With MS
The Different Types of MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is thought to be an autoimmune disease. This means that the body’s immune system attacks its own healthy tissue. This attack causes inflammation and damage, which in turn disrupts the communication signals between the brain and the rest of the… Continue reading The Different Types of MS
Comparing Multiple Sclerosis and Atherosclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) and atherosclerosis are often confused. They sound similar, but affect the body in different ways! The key to understanding the connection between the two lies in the end of both: the word sclerosis. Sclerosis in itself is a condition. It is the abnormal hardening of a tissue or body part, such as… Continue reading Comparing Multiple Sclerosis and Atherosclerosis
Clinical Trials: What Are They, and Should You Participate?
Clinical trials play a vital role in advancing medical knowledge and developing new treatments for chronic conditions. If you’re living with a chronic illness, you may have considered participating in a clinical trial but felt uncertain about what it entails. What are clinical trials? These research studies are conducted with human volunteers to evaluate the… Continue reading Clinical Trials: What Are They, and Should You Participate?
The Emotional Struggle of Chronic Conditions
Living with a chronic health condition can be overwhelming and emotionally taxing. From managing symptoms to making lifestyle adjustments, people with chronic illnesses face numerous challenges on a daily basis. Often times, there is important information you need to read or watch to help manage symptoms. We here at PLM try to bring a lot… Continue reading The Emotional Struggle of Chronic Conditions
March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
March is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month! This time serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about multiple sclerosis, a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. The purpose of MS Awareness Month is to educate, promote understanding, and support those affected by the condition. Multiple sclerosis is one of the largest communities… Continue reading March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
Q&A: Deep Brain Stimulation for Multiple Sclerosis
What is Deep Brain Stimulation? Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical procedure where electrodes are implanted into specific areas of the brain. These electrodes produce electrical impulses that regulate abnormal brain activity. Essentially, the idea is to “turn off” parts of the brain without damaging them. This treatment is commonly associated with movement disorders… Continue reading Q&A: Deep Brain Stimulation for Multiple Sclerosis
Pregnancy and MS: What to Know
Discovering that you’re pregnant is a moment filled with joy! If you are living with multiple sclerosis (MS), it can be natural to have questions and concerns about how pregnancy might impact your health and the course of your condition. The Basics Let’s start with the most important information. There is no evidence that pregnancy… Continue reading Pregnancy and MS: What to Know