MS
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. It damages the myelin sheath, the material that surrounds and protects your nerve cells. This damage slows down or blocks messages between your brain and your body, leading to the symptoms of MS. They can include
- Visual disturbances
- Muscle weakness
- Trouble with coordination and balance
- Sensations such as numbness, prickling, or "pins and needles"
- Thinking and memory problems
No one knows what causes MS. It may be an autoimmune disease, which happens when your body attacks itself. Multiple sclerosis affects women more than men. It often begins between the ages of 20 and 40. Usually, the disease is mild, but some people lose the ability to write, speak or walk. There is no cure for MS, but medicines may slow it down and help control symptoms. Physical and occupational therapy may also help.
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Ms. Mindbody
msmindbody.com — “MsMindbody.com helps working moms stress less and shine more. Learn how to apply yoga, meditation, breathing, visualization, and mantra to your messy, modern, million-mile-an-hour life.” View full resource at msmindbody.com
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Tara Deliberto Therapist and Active Health Library
I saw you on the ASJA panelist list, @KateHan, & thought I'd connect! Great site btw: http://t.co/Avs8EGE3
Living with MS : National MS Society
nationalmssociety.org — “Information and tips on how to enhance your health and wellness, maximize your mobility and independence, maintain financial security, and deal with emotional, social, and vocational challenges.” View full resource at nationalmssociety.org
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Is It MS? - Multiple Sclerosis Blog
everydayhealth.com — “I've heard from a few members of the MS community that, the way our symptoms are depicted, they feel diminished or minimized.” View full resource at everydayhealth.com
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MS Blog Update: Is It MS? - I’ve heard from a few members of the MS community that, the way our symptoms are depict... http://ow.ly/178qLZ
Managing Relapses and the Progression of MS
healthline.com — “One of the challenges of multiple sclerosis is coping with the constantly changing state of the disease. Learn about MS progression and dealing with relapses.” View full resource at healthline.com
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One of the biggest challenges of living with multiple sclerosis is coping with the changing state of the disease. http://t.co/NJYz6fOZ
Balancing Protection And Inflammation In MS
medicalnewstoday.com — “Scientists have discovered a molecular mechanism that could help explain how multiple sclerosis (MS) and other autoimmune diseases can be exacerbated by the onset of an infection.MS is a” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Balancing Protection And Inflammation In MS http://t.co/jH7MBDBa #viruses #bacteria
The National MS... | Facebook
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Most Recently Shared on October 27, 2009 at 4:04 pm By:
The National MS Society has just committed $9.2 million to launch 26 new MS research projects as part of its... http://bit.ly/3LjGda
National MS... | Facebook
facebook.com — “National Multiple Sclerosis Education & Awareness Month - March wrote: National MS Education and Awareness... Join Facebook to connect with National Multiple Sclerosis Education & Awareness Month - March and others you may know.” View full resource at facebook.com
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National MS Education and Awareness Month is here! Find out how you can get involved: http://bit.ly/bNeINL
Want to be an MS... | Facebook
facebook.com — “National Multiple Sclerosis Education & Awareness Month - March wrote: Want to be an MS advocate? Subscribe to... Join Facebook to connect with National Multiple Sclerosis Education & Awareness Month - March and others you may know.” View full resource at facebook.com
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Want to be an MS advocate? Subscribe to Movers & Shakers for tips on how to get involved! http://bit.ly/b3geGp http://bit.ly/9FZKiP
National MS Society Blog: Sunlight and MS
blog.nationalmssociety.org — “Julie Stachowiak, PhD Writer, ms.about.com Most of us are familiar with the evidence ...” View full resource at blog.nationalmssociety.org
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Is Your MS Treatment Working?
webmd.com — “How to talk with your doctor when you have questions or concerns about your MS treatment.” View full resource at webmd.com
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Is Your MS Treatment Working?: How to talk with your doctor when you have questions or concerns about your MS tr... http://bit.ly/k2Pws2
MS Awareness Week: Become an MS Activist! - Social Issues - Multiple Sclerosis
healthcentral.com — “MS Awareness Week, March 12-18, 2012. Each year the National MS Society sets aside one week in March for MS Awareness. Representative Barbara Lee (CA-9),...” View full resource at healthcentral.com
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MS Awareness Week: Become an MS Activist!: MS Awareness Week, March 12-18, 2012. Each year th... http://t.co/UH4yis8e via @healthcentral
Evaluating the Progression of MS: Physical Disability - Testing for MS - Multiple Sclerosis
healthcentral.com — “One of the dreaded words used in relation to multiple sclerosis is PROGRESSION. Much of what we do and hope for is a lack of disease progression over time.” View full resource at healthcentral.com
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Evaluating the Progression of MS: Physical Disability - One of the dreaded words used in relation to multiple sclero... http://t.co/uAYp7p3s
Natalizumab and PML in MS - Introduction
medmerits.com — “Natalizumab and PML in MS - Introduction” View full resource at medmerits.com
Most Recently Shared on October 22, 2011 at 8:36 pm By:
@jcberrypdx Detailed scientific article re: Tysabri and PML in MS http://t.co/Vr0NywbT Stats included are from 2009 but good otherwise.
News : National MS Society
nationalmssociety.org — “MS stops people from moving. The National MS Society exists to make sure it doesn't.” View full resource at nationalmssociety.org
Most Recently Shared on December 16, 2011 at 12:28 am By:
@GregJake Here's some of the recent news around Secondary-Progressive MS: http://t.co/k7nAVdqU
The MS Hospital Association Daily
paper.li — “A newspaper built from all the articles, blog posts, videos and photos shared by the people MS Hospital Assoc. follows on Twitter.” View full resource at paper.li
Most Recently Shared on July 27, 2011 at 3:37 pm By:
MS Hospital Assoc. Health Organization
The MS Hospital Association Daily is out! http://bit.ly/pt6hU2 ▸ Top stories today via @jderagon @safetyinstitute @healthcareerweb
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