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Monthly Archives: February 2013

“Multiple Sclerosis and I’m Worried”

After being told she had cancer, Dia Bennet finally found out she has MS. She’s newly diagnosed and learning about the disease. This video marks her first MS vlog. She has left her comments open in order to exchange information and is seeking to connect with her MS brothers and

New Pill to Treat Multiple Sclerosis

BG-12 has passed another test, being labeled safe and well-tolerated by multiple sclerosis patients. according to research lead by Robert Vox, MD, at the Cleveland Clinic. Skin flushing and mild gastrointestinal events are the most common side effects. This pill definitely offers an exciting and apparently effective option in lieu

MS Active Source

MS Active Source is a website designed to improve the quality of MS patients’ lives through exercise and diet. On the site you will find: MS Fitness: Featuring previews of MS workouts. MS Diet: This section of the site contains videos by MS nutritionists as well as other info options.

How to Protect Against Infections When You Have MS

Infections like colds and flus, that is. If you have MS, you know that these common maladies can be tougher on you than others who don’t suffer from a chronic illness. So follow these tips to cut down on getting sick. Tips to Stay Healthy with MS: First tip: Wash

“How Did I Catch MS?”

World-renowned MS specialist and doctor James Bowen, MD, enjoyed a coffee-fueled interview in Seattle with his MS patient—and MS Blogger—Trevis Gleason. The resounding question in this interview is: How Did I Catch MS? For those who don’t know Trevis’s work, you might want to get to know him—-he’s also an

First Anniversary of Intrathecal Methotrexate Treatment

“Life is inherently risky. There is only one big risk you should avoid at all costs, and that is the risk of doing nothing.” – Denis Waitley Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis patient Enjoying the Ride discusses Intrathecal Methotrexate on the one year anniversary of his treatment. Read more: Intrathecal Methotrexate:

Shakin’ For A Cause 2013

Love this song! Pop this on in the morning to get moving or to stay energized while driving. It really gets the blood going. And enjoy the photos from Shakin’ For A Cause 2013, a fundraiser for MS. It’s great to see the MS community come together for such a

MS Women Also Experience High Cardiovascular Disease Rates

Women are twice as likely as men to suffer from multiple sclerosis and also its complications. Now, recent research reveals that women with multiple sclerosis are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease. One of the best treatments for these problems is also one of the most widely available and

Treating MS Surgically

Frank Veith, Professor of Vascular Surgery at New York University and the Cleveland Clinic, discusses chronic cerebral spinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI), providing an overview of the controversy surrounding this procedure. After clicking the link below, you can follow along with the video by reading the text that appears below it.

Osbourne CBS PSA

MS patient and reality star Jack Osbourne has filmed a new multiple sclerosis public service announcement about the disease, along with his music mogul mom, Sharon Osbourne. The famous duo hopes to get the word out about this difficult to diagnose disease which they had to learn about quite suddenly