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Managing MS Symptoms

Few neurological diseases have such a wide range of symptoms as multiple sclerosis, and they often amplify during relapses. Fatigue, numbness, cog fog, vision issues, bladder problems, spasticity, weakness, walking difficulties,balance, constipation, overheating, ewww.
Here’s some advice.

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MS Relapse?! Read. This. Now.

How to handle a multiple sclerosis flare up
How maybe NOT to handle an MS relapse
What you should definitely NOT do
The worst possible time to get a relapse and how I handled it

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Fatigue! The Worst MS Symptom?

Debilitating MS fatigue
How to explain it to friends in easy-to-understand terms
Tricks to cope
The art of bending the spoon theory
Getting a handicapped placard

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Bathroom Issues, Tips & Tricks EXPOSED

MS bladder urgency
Dealing with incontinence
How to manage constipation
Disposable underwear (aka diapers)
The toilet rules friends and family must follow

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Overheating with MS

The best types of cooling vests for multiple sclerosis
A complete guide to coping with summer heat
How warm days can thwart the best of plans
Taking the ultimate hot challenge

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Walking, Weakness and Balance

The inherent dangers of using furniture as a walking aid
How video games can help improve your balance
Tricks for hiking when you've got weak legs

Blurry Store

Blurry Vision, Numbness, Cog Fog, and More!

Debilitating cognition fogginess and forgetfulness
Blurry vision and other eyesight issues
The agony of sensory overload
Creeping multiple sclerosis numbness

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