Delve Deeper Before Deciding How to Treat MS Pain
Right behind fatigue, pain is a leading issue for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS).
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Multiple Sclerosis Patients Must Watch For Unusual Symptoms
I am very fortunate to have all of my natural teeth. No, not because of any genetic propensity; I have all of my natural teeth because I knew about trigeminal neuralgia. Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition that produces brief episodes of severe facial pain and is found in about 4%-6% of people with multiple sclerosis…
Did Focusing on My Obesity Miss My MS Diagnosis?
Throughout my life, the focus has been on my weight, and now I wonder if that is why my multiple sclerosis (MS) was discovered, by accident, when I was older.
Let Me, Not My Insurance, Decide My Treatment
I was stunned into silence at a recent doctor appointment, one not related to my multiple sclerosis (MS). The doctor was describing a possible treatment for a medical issue when she said, “oh, and Medicare will cover it.”
To Promote Patient Adherence in MS Care, Choose Your Words Wisely
“Why not?” These two words, along with the question they answer – “Have you considered gastric bypass surgery” – were enough to convince me that my new neurologist was not someone I could fully trust. I did my research. I knew facts that he did not. Gastric bypass was not a medically safe procedure for…
Cultivating a Holistic Healthcare Relationship with MS Patients
Every healthcare provider has had “that” patient. It was the person they looked forward to seeing. Whether it was a shared interest in a hobby or cheeky sense of humor, there were simply some patients with whom there was a more personal bond. It is this type of connection that creates the opportunity to cultivate…
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