Learn how to live with specific MS symptoms such as fatigue, spasticity, depression, cognitive issues and much more. . .
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Bowel Problems: The Basic Facts (.pdf)
Ways to manage common bowel problems in MS (last updated February 2009)
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"But You Look So Good" (.pdf)
Coping with invisible MS symptoms (last updated August 2012)
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Controlling Spasticity in MS (.pdf)
Managing this common, sometimes disabling, MS symptom—roles of self-help, medications, physical therapists, nurses, and physicians (last updated September 2010)
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Depression and Multiple Sclerosis (.pdf)
Symptoms of depression, the relationship between MS and depression, available therapies, and where to find help (last updated November 2011)
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Fatigue: What You Should Know (.pdf)
MS fatigue can be reduced with treatments and self-help (last updated January 2012)
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Gait or Walking Problems: The Basic Facts (.pdf)
Walking problems and how they can be addressed (last updated May 2010)
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Hormones: The Basic Facts (.pdf)
Frequently asked questions about MS and hormones (last updated 2005)
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MS and the Mind (.pdf)
A reprint from InsideMS. Covers depression, cognitive functions, mood swings, coping tips and medications (last updated June 2008)
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MS and Pregnancy (.pdf)
Covers pregnancy, delivery, nursing, hormones, and questions about the disease-modifying drugs (last updated May 2006)
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PAIN: The Basic Facts (.pdf)
An overview of treatments and strategies for managing MS-related pain (last updated 2004)
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Review of Regular Medications and Supplements (.pdf)
A form to keep track of prescription drugs, over-the-counter remedies, herbals, vitamins, or other dietary supplements (last updated 2008).
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Sleep Disorders and MS: The Basic Facts (.pdf)
Reviews common sleep problems and what can be done about them. (last updated 2003)
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Solving Cognitive Problems (.pdf)
Discusses mental functions most likely to be affected by MS. Self-help and and information on cognitive rehabilitation. By Nick LaRocca, PhD, with Martha King (last updated November 2011)
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Speech and Swallowing: The Basic Facts (.pdf)
Speech and swallowing problems can be helped with exercise, medications, or technological aids (last March 2009)
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Tremor: The Basic Facts (.pdf)
A troubling MS symptom described. Coping strategies and research horizons (last updated 2004)
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Urinary Dysfunction and MS (.pdf)
Sophisticated explanation of treatments for MS-related urinary problems. Detailed descriptions of diagnostic testing, management strategies, and commonly prescribed drugs. By Nancy J. Holland, RN, EdD, MSCN and Nancy Reitman, RN, MA, MSCN (last updated February 2013)
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Vision Problems: The Basic Facts (.pdf)
Current therapy for MS-related eye disorders. Discusses low-vision aids (last updated November 2008)
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