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At MultipleSclerosis.net we empower patients and caregivers to take control of MS by providing a platform to learn, educate, and connect with peers and healthcare professionals. MS can have an enormous impact on the lives of patients and their loved ones. Whether you have just started experiencing the early signs and symptoms of MS or have been living with MS for years, MultipleSclerosis.net strives to provide you with tools and resources to help manage your disease. Although there is no cure for MS, we hope the information provided by patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals at MultipleSclerosis.net will help improve your quality of life. Source

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Does Social Isolation Contribute to MS Fatigue?

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By Laura Kolaczkowski Verified
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The impact of connecting with others We know there can be value in gathering with others in this MS community, whether it is through online sharing or in-person support groups. But I think this solution tends to oversimplify the solution for isolation. I don’t know about you, but I usually get a mental and physical lift when I interact with other people.
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Are Mushrooms Good for People Living With MS?

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By Gary Chester
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Anyone who is health-conscious is typically aware of whether certain foods are heart-healthy. Are they nutritious? Low in fat? Low in salt? Those with MS, or caregivers who often shop and cook for MS patients, should ask an additional question: Does this food have anti-inflammatory properties? The answer is important because foods that inflame the immune system can trigger destructive T-cell activity.
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Let's Talk About the Right to Die When Living With MS

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By Devin Garlit
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Editor’s note: Trigger warning – This article includes details about assisted suicide. If you or someone you know is in need of immediate help, please call 9-1-1 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK. As I sit here, I can barely concentrate due to the searing nerve pain I am experiencing in my legs. Stress has clearly triggered some of my MS symptoms, notably the bad pain I experience.
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The Relationship between Multiple Sclerosis and Shingles

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Shingles is a condition that causes painful blisters to develop on one side of the face or body. It affects about 1 out of every 3 people in the United States. But for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), the risk may be much higher. Research has found possible connections between MS and shingles that may help improve treatment plans.1,2 Before we dive into the connection between MS and shingles, here are the basics of each. What is MS?
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Advocacy Success Stories

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By Mike Russell
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Oh, I bet the eyebrows are raising, and the comments a blazing! The best is yet to come, I can’t even get through today, let alone tomorrow. Yes, I hear you, and yep, we face a lot of challenges. The question we need to ask ourselves is how we handle those challenges and prepare for the future. How do you reinvent yourself you ask? MS certainly interrupts our lives and reshapes what we had planned for. Some take a step back, revisit life, and reshape the future.
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