Tag Archives: Exacerbations

How do others cope with the flare/exacerbations of ms? I seem to no sooner get over one than the next hits.?

I have rrmm since Oct 05 though had it before that & have had several flare ups while I was on betaferon & then avonex. Couldnt tolerate either so now on a trial drug which is oral, only 1 month in & another flare up. Have lost use of both legs & stumbling around with … Continue reading

Is Your Multiple Sclerosis Benign?

I just read an interesting story that broke concerning so-called “benign” multiple sclerosis. According to the American Academy of Neurology, this so-called benign MS may not be so benign after all.  It was discovered that many of the people who are told that they have benign MS, because they have few disabling symptoms after 10 … Continue reading

What’s the Story with Heat and MS?

In multiple sclerosis, the body’s immune system attacks the myelin on the nerves. This myelin is a protective coating that helps the nerves conduct better. After the myelin is damaged, the nerve has a more difficult time conducting signals properly. It is theorized that heat makes it even harder for the nerves to conduct the … Continue reading