Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA For people living with diabetes, there are a number of potential complications to watch out for! One area of the body that diabetes can impact is the eyes. Your eyes have a number of tiny blood vessels running through them, and high blood sugar levels can… Continue reading What’s the Difference Between Glaucoma and DME?
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Living with a health condition? On the PatientsLikeMe blog, find helpful health information and patient stories about being diagnosed, trying different treatments, and living day-to-day with a chronic condition.
Corticosteroids for Treating Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA When it comes to treating diabetic macular edema (DME), there are a few options out there to consider. The first line treatment for DME primarily involves intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents. According to the American Diabetes Association, intravitreal injections of anti-VEGF are… Continue reading Corticosteroids for Treating Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Managing Fatigue from nrSPMS
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA 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… Continue reading Managing Fatigue from nrSPMS
The Emotional Struggle of Living with nrSPMS
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) is emotionally challenging. As a chronic condition, many people find themselves struggling with both the physical and mental side effects. But for those with non-relapsing secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (nrSPMS), the emotional toll can feel even heavier. Unlike relapsing forms of… Continue reading The Emotional Struggle of Living with nrSPMS
Tips to Dating with nrSPMS
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Dating is both exciting and nerve-wracking! You may meet someone you feel a connection with and are interested in getting to know more. This means sharing more about yourself. When you have a chronic condition like non-relapsing secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (nrSPMS), it can come with… Continue reading Tips to Dating with nrSPMS
Is Driving While Living with nrSPMS Possible?
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Getting a car is an important milestone! It represents freedom for many people; the ability to drive where you want, when you want. But for people with multiple sclerosis, driving can get more and more challenging over time. MS affects the nervous system, leading to physical,… Continue reading Is Driving While Living with nrSPMS Possible?
Minority Populations and MASH: Genetic and Lifestyle Factors
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA There are some conditions that are found more often in certain racial and ethnic groups. Sickle cell disease is more common in people of African, African-American, or Mediterranean descent. Tay-Sachs disease is more common in people of Ashkenazi Jewish or French-Canadian descent. In the United States,… Continue reading Minority Populations and MASH: Genetic and Lifestyle Factors
Starting Your MASH Treatment Journey: What You Need to Know
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Being diagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) can be overwhelming! You probably have a lot of questions about what comes next, how the disease affects your body, and what treatment looks like. The good news is that with the right steps, many people can slow down… Continue reading Starting Your MASH Treatment Journey: What You Need to Know
Why Testing for MASH Is Important Even If You Feel Fine
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Groups like the World Health Organization and independent researchers alike have looked at the global incidence rate of a number of diseases over the past few decades. Cardiovascular diseases, cancers, neonatal disorders and musculoskeletal disorders are the most common. They affected over 1.2 billion people in… Continue reading Why Testing for MASH Is Important Even If You Feel Fine
Can Weight Loss Reverse MASH? The Truth About Treatment Options
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA People often think of the condition MASH as being a weight issue. MASH, which stands for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, is a liver condition that affects millions of people worldwide. MASH is a more severe form of another disease called MASLD, which used to be called NAFLD.… Continue reading Can Weight Loss Reverse MASH? The Truth About Treatment Options