Learn how to live with specific MS symptoms such as fatigue, spasticity, depression, cognitive issues and much more. . .
- Bowel Problems: The Basic Facts (.pdf)
Ways to manage common bowel problems in MS (last updated February 2009)
- "But You Look So Good" (.pdf)
Coping with invisible MS symptoms (last updated April 2009)
- Controlling Spasticity in MS (.pdf)
Managing this common, sometimes disabling, MS symptom—roles of self-help, medications, physical therapists, nurses, and physicians (last updated October 2007)
- Depression and Multiple Sclerosis (.pdf)
Symptoms of depression, the relationship between MS and depression, available therapies, and where to find help (last updated January 2009)
- Fatigue: What You Should Know (.pdf)
MS fatigue can be reduced with treatments and self-help (last updated January 2009)
- Gait or Walking Problems: The Basic Facts (.pdf)
Walking problems and how they can be addressed (last updated 2003)
- Hormones: The Basic Facts (.pdf)
Frequently asked questions about MS and hormones (last updated 2005)
- MS and the Mind (.pdf)
A reprint from InsideMS. Covers depression, cognitive functions, mood swings, coping tips and medications (last updated June 2008)
- MS and Pregnancy (.pdf)
Covers pregnancy, delivery, nursing, hormones, and questions about the disease-modifying drugs (last updated May 2006)
- PAIN: The Basic Facts (.pdf)
An overview of treatments and strategies for managing MS-related pain (last updated 2004)
- 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).
- Sleep Disorders and MS: The Basic Facts (.pdf)
Reviews common sleep problems and what can be done about them. (last updated 2003)
- 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 2008)
- Speech and Swallowing: The Basic Facts (.pdf)
Speech and swallowing problems can be helped with exercise, medications, or technological aids (last March 2009)
- Tremor: The Basic Facts (.pdf)
A troubling MS symptom described. Coping strategies and research horizons (last updated 2004)
- 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 Rosalind C. Kalb, PhD and Nancy J. Holland, RN, EdD, MSCN (last updated January 2008)
- 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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