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Is Drinking Hot Water Beneficial?

Many people find drinking plain hot water soothing and beneficial. Some people claim that hot…

The Best Psychotherapy Approaches for Anxiety

For people with MS, anxiety may be a common symptom, and it is not easy…

Soothe Your Senses: Relief for MS Sensory Symptoms

Sensory symptoms are some of the most common, yet they are as varied as the…

MS and Mood Swings

Among the myriad of challenges that come with MS, mood swings are perhaps some of…

Hormone Replacement Therapy for Peri-Post-menopausal Women with MS

In a recent discussion about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), published in the Multiple Sclerosis Journal…

Complementary & Alternative Medicine

Are you diagnosed with multiple sclerosis? Is it treated with drugs? Do you look for…

Staying Cool and Comfortable: Summer Tips

As the mercury rises, so does the challenge of keeping cool, especially for those with…

More is NOT Always Better

Do you take prescription medications? How about over-the-counter (OTC) ones? Do you also take vitamins,…

Stress Management During MS Treatment

Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can take a significant physical toll, but the mental strain…

Driving Changes with MS

Multiple sclerosis (MS) changes so many things in daily life, including the level of independence. And because…

MS & Cognitive Changes

MS and cognitive changes are closely related. However, cognitive changes can occur due to various…

Breathing Issues in MS

While MS primarily affects the central nervous system, it can also lead to respiratory issues…

How to Managing MS Muscle Cramps?

The involuntary contractions from muscle cramps can range from mildly uncomfortable to severely painful, disrupting…

MS Resources You Can Trust

It has become common for false or misleading information to be found on the internet…

How to mentally cope with MS?

Anger is a natural and normal response after the MS diagnosis and symptoms. It’s important…

Multiple Sclerosis and Paralysis

In MS, paralysis typically results from inflammation and demyelination, the process where the protective covering…

MS and Bruising: why this happens?

Bruising occurs when blood vessels beneath the skin are damaged, allowing blood to leak into…

Ayurveda Massage and MS

Ayurveda stands out as an ancient system of medicine that emphasizes the mind, body, and…

Cannabis, CBD and MS

An increasing number of individuals are turning to alternative therapies, including cannabis and Cannabidiol (CBD),…

The Role of Spinal Taps in MS

Spinal taps, also known as lumbar punctures or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analyses, play a crucial…

MS Tremors: Shaking Off the Challenges

One of the most common symptoms experienced by MS patients is tremors.These involuntary shaking movements…

What is Pityriasis Rosea and how does it affect MS?

Pityriasis rosea is a common skin condition characterized by the appearance of a large, scaly…

The Flu and Multiple Sclerosis

Many of you may have wondered if the flu triggers multiple sclerosis symptoms. While the…

How Does Cold Weather Affect MS?

How Does Cold Weather Affect Multiple Sclerosis?For people with multiple sclerosis (MS), the arrival of cold weather…

Multiple Sclerosis and the Winter Holidays

The winter holidays often bring joy, celebration, and cherished moments spent with loved ones. For…

Tingling Troubles?

Tips for Managing Pins and Needles Sensations. Also known as paresthesia, this tingling sensation can be…

Embracing the New Year with MS

As the New Year approaches, it’s natural to reflect on the challenges we’ve faced and…

Reigniting Intimacy Despite MS

By Lizzie Rubin, a certified sex therapist. Living with MS can bring about a range…

Managing Bladder Issues for a Fulfilling Intimate Life

By Lizzie Rubin, a certified sex therapist. Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can bring about…

Dawson’s Fingers and Multiple Sclerosis

One of the lesser-known signs of MS is a phenomenon called ‘Dawson’s fingers. Dawson’s fingers,…

The Healing Power of Music

Research has shown that music can be a powerful companion and a source of solace…

Exploring Viagra Use for MS Patients

Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can often come with its own challenges. As a community,…

Coping with Memory Loss and MS

Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can bring various challenges, including memory loss. While MS primarily affects…

The Magic Touch

Can Massages Ease Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms? Finding effective ways to manage MS symptoms is critical,…

Navigating the Maze

Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can be an overwhelming journey, especially when faced with the…

Blurry Vision

Whether it’s occasional blurriness or persistent visual disturbances, blurry vision can significantly impact daily life….

The Future of Patient Support – Webinar

Join our webinar and discover the future of patient support AI is transforming healthcare, and…

The Healing Power of Music

How Songs Can Lift Your Spirits Music has a unique way of touching our souls…

Alcohol and MS

One topic that often comes up is the relationship between alcohol consumption and MS.In this…

Hyperacusis and Multiple Sclerosis

Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can be challenging, affecting various aspects of daily life. But…

How to Navigate MS Treatment Cost

Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can be challenging. Dealing with the symptoms can take a…

How to Advocate for Yourself with Healthcare Providers

As a multiple sclerosis (MS) patient, getting the care and support you need starts with…

The Surprising Link Between Stress and MS Flares

For many MS patients, stress is a fact of life. Finding a moment of peace…

Coping with MRI Anxiety: Tips for Multiple Sclerosis Patients

MRI scans are an important part of multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis and treatment.However, for some…

MS and Travel

If you have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and you love to travel, you…

MS and Work

If you have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), you may be wondering how it…

Coping Strategies When MS Affects Your Senses

Living with Multiple Sclerosis can lead to a range of sensory issues.Whether it’s a loss…

MS and Anxiety

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, causing…

Energy Conservation

By Tal Dagan, Occupational Therapist. The feeling of fatigue is one of the main symptoms…

Testosterone, Nutrition & Lifestyle

By Danielle Best, registered dietitian. Testosterone is the primary sex hormone in men, but…

Meet Antonio the MS Warrior

Follow Antonio Perez in the MS Warrior group for support, to exchange ideas and thoughts,…

Sleep and MS

Multiple sclerosis (MS) can have a significant impact on sleep, and sleep disturbances are common…

Smoking and MS

Smoking is not known to cause MS, but it can impact negatively on the course…

Proteins in the MS dietary

Nutrition plays an important role for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) as it can help…

Brain fog and MS

One of the most common symptoms of MS is called ‘brain fog,’ which refers to…

2X ROI conversion rate compared to traditional media

Belong’s success story: See how Belong’s platform managed to reduce 40% internal costs while doubling…

Drink Up

Keeping hydrated is especially important for people with MS because some treatments can cause side…

The Power of Hope

Hope is an emotion that is typically achieved when one has accepted and come to…

Meditation and MS

Stress can harm the body and the quality of life. Moreover, for people with multiple…

It’s Only Natural

Social media, marketing campaigns, and even friends and family members often believe people with MS…

Effective Communication

”Stay positive” is a phrase many people use. In some instances, when one is having…

Physical Activity And Restless Legs Syndrome

Physical Activity And Restless Legs Syndrome Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a sensory-motor neurological disorder…

Resistance Training relieves fatigue

Prior research has demonstrated the benefits of exercise on MS-related fatigue. In a recent study…

What to do during an attack?

Of course the first step is to contact the attending physician and if necessary, get…

Hydrotherapy and MS

Hydrotherapy, also referred to as water or aquatic therapy, is a rehabilitation method for many…

Emotional Benefits by Adding Nurse Care

Researchers investigated the effect of adding a specialized nurse practitioner (NP) to MS patients’ standard…

Triggers of Multiple Sclerosis

Although researchers still do not know for sure what causes seizures, there are a number…

Yoga May Improve Fatigue and Anxiety

A small preliminary trial assessed the potential benefits of a six-week yoga and psycho-education program…

Early Treatment Reduces Need for Disability Pension

In a study conducted in Denmark, researchers examined the connection between the onset of disease-modifying…

How do I know I have a flare?

In order to define a flare, several conditions are needed, including: New symptoms that appear…

A Long-Term Treatment may Improve Cognition

Data for a five-year study and an ongoing trial revealed that long-term treatment with Zeposia…

Ketogenic diet and multiple sclerosis

Preliminary research results demonstrate that people with Multiple Sclerosis who adhere to the ketogenic diet…

Tips for Prolonged Sitting in Front of a Computer

Many hours of sitting in front of a computer are not recommended for anyone, but…

Microaggressions in the workplace

A recently published study examined MS patients’ experience of microaggressions in their workplace Microaggressions are…

Complementary Medicine in Multiple Sclerosis

Are you diagnosed with MS and confused about how complementary approaches can help you? Throughout…

New Trials Results from AAN 2022 Annual Meeting

New MS trials result from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 2022 Annual Meeting New…

Improve Your Quality of Life

Are you diagnosed with multiple sclerosis? Is it treated with drugs? Do you look for…

Find Your Creative Expression

Allowing yourself time to adjust to treatment demands and any physical and emotional changes after…

Clinical Trials and the Covid 19 Pandemic

It is a well-known fact that too many patients with chronic diseases (MS, cancer, etc.),…

In Search of Yourself

How do we get back to who we were before? This was a question asked…

Telemedicine and Chronic Patients

Telemedicine is an innovative technology that as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic, has…

Kindness changes everything

Kindness is defined as acts of care and consideration towards others, without expecting anything in…

Crying connects people

Evokes an empathetic and compassionate response. Allows and invites support. Even newborn babies make their…

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Fatigue

Is fatigue a symptom of Multiple Sclerosis? What can you do to reduce fatigue? Read…

Video Games & Balance

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) may affect various physical aspects that induce balance issues. Rehabilitation and physiotherapy…

All By Myself

Loneliness can be common for people living with Multiple Sclerosis, even when surrounded by loving…

Nutrition – Dealing with symptoms and improving quality of life

Is there a need to eliminate gluten from the diet? Numerous studies have shown that…

How MS Might Affect Your Sex Life

Last week we discussed various sexual dysfunction prevalent among people with MS. This week I…

Talk! Share! Discuss!

Today, I would like to address the importance of communication with your partner. Maintaining an…

You Are Not Alone!

People who experience sexual dysfunction often feel embarrassed to discuss it. There are some difficulties…

Raise Awareness for MS

• Be patient. I am not as quick as I used to be, it takes…

MS Awareness Month

On this MS Awareness MonthTogether we turn challenges into victories!Belong MS- always with you….

Man’s Best Friend

Man’s Best Friend Did you know that a specially trained four-legged friend known as a…

Is MS an Invisible Disease?

Invisible Disease: Your pain may be invisible. Your nerve damage may be invisible. Your symptoms…

Multiple Sclerosis & Heat

Multiple Sclerosis & Heat It’s June already. Summer is just around the corner in the…

Medication for Multiple Sclerosis

Treatments and Medication for Multiple Sclerosis Medication for multiple sclerosis is a complex issue. The…

Biotin and MS

Extensive research has failed to prove biotin’s effectiveness. In the past, several studies indicated that…

Tremors & MS

Do you sometimes feel that your body or a body part moves or shakes uncontrollably?…

Naltrexone

Is LDN a miraculous cure for multiple sclerosis? Low-dose Naltrexone is a controversial treatment. At…

Multiple Sclerosis – Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of MS depend on various factors such as the relevant affected nerves…

What is Multiple Sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a lifelong condition of the central nervous system (CNS), which includes…

Multiple Sclerosis and Sexuality

Sexuality is a combination of various characters and viewpoints for every one of us. It…

Individual Journeys

”Multiple sclerosis signs and symptoms may differ greatly from person to person”- Mayo Clinic ”A…

My Body is Rebelling Against Me

“Who is afraid (in the days of Coronavirus) of MS? Who is afraid (in the…

Diagnosed with MS? Now what?

A Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis can be overwhelming, confusing and can raise numerous questions and concerns….

The Use of Mice to Study Human Brain diseases

About mice, people, medicine, successes, and failures. The use of mouse models to try new…

Nausea & MS

Recently there were quite a few questions regarding nausea in various groups. We gathered tips…

A Diet for People with MS?

Is there a diet for people with MS? Following a healthy diet can play an…

About Covid Vaccines & You

The recent Covid 19 pandemic, that affected millions of people worldwide, has seen the development…

Active lifestyle

Research from recent years has demonstrated that an active lifestyle increases the quality of life…

Alternative Medicine

Are you diagnosed with multiple sclerosis? Is it treated with drugs? Do you look for…

Anxiety & MS

Do you have anxious, racing thoughts? Do you feel as if you are stressing out…

Stay active and avoid overheating

Last time we talked about the heat in general. This week we would like to…

Clinical Trials Matching

When coping with cancer, a clinical trial can sometimes be the best or the only…

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