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3 most common vision problems in MS and how to cope
Vision problems are often the first symptoms of multiple sclerosis for many people and one of the most common invisible symptoms. Fortunately, many vision problems associated with multiple sclerosis are temporary and the prognosis for recovery is good....
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How does MS affect the eyes?
Table of contents Eye problems are relatively common in people with multiple sclerosis and can include blurred sight, double vision, and vision loss. Multiple sclerosis treatments can help. As with the other symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), eye...
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AAN recommends people 65+ be screened yearly for memory problems
People with mild cognitive impairment have thinking and memory problems but usually do not know it because such problems are not severe enough to affect their daily activities. Yet mild cognitive impairment can be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease...
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Aubagio (teriflunomide)
alerts doctors and patients about drug effects that may be dangerous. Severe liver damage. Aubagio can cause severe liver problems, including liver failure. Taking Aubagio with other drugs that can affect your liver can increase the amount of Aubagio in...
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Essential Oils: A Potential Way to Ease MS Stress
is limited. But some studies have found that they may help manage symptoms relating to fatigue, anxiety, cognitive problems, skin disorders, digestive problems, and headaches, among others. Although little if any research has been done on the possible...
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Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate)
monitor you for symptoms of PML while you take the drug. Symptoms may include: weakness on one side of your body vision problems clumsiness memory problems confusion If you have these symptoms while taking Tecfidera, call your doctor right away. Your...
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What to know about optic neuritis and MS
Multiple sclerosis can damage the nerves in the eye, leading to optic neuritis. Symptoms of optic neuritis include vision problems, painful eyes, and temporary vision loss. Multiple sclerosis (MS) can cause inflammation and damage to the myelin sheath...
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New app offers faster and easier assessment for multiple sclerosis
sclerosis more convenient in a clinic setting, and therefore will be used more often to identify learning and memory problems." According to Beier, up to 65% of people with MS experience cognitive problems. People with MS often require more time to...
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MS Symptoms: Fatigue, Numbness, Balance Problems, and More
Bennington-Castro Medically Reviewed by Samuel Mackenzie, MD, PhD Last Updated: 10/10/2019 Dizziness, headache, and vision problems can all be symptoms of MS. Ghislain & Marie David de Lossy/Alamy In multiple sclerosis, or MS, your immune system attacks...
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Higher levels of serotonin after a seizure linked to lower incidence of breathing problems
that higher levels of serotonin in the blood after a seizure are linked to a lower incidence of seizure-related breathing problems called apneas, when a person temporarily stops breathing. The study is published in the September 4, 2019, online issue of...
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8 Ways MS Is Different for Women
the true causes of these symptom differences. The main symptoms that affect women more than men include menstrual problems, pregnancy-related symptoms, and menopause issues. Menstrual problems Research has shown that some women have increased MS...
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Caring For Carepartners
of Karin Prizio All that was left was living happily ever after. But Joe began experiencing double vision and other problems that year. Still in its infancy, an MRI wasn’t possible and spinal tap results were inconclusive. MS was included as a possible...
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A constellation of symptoms presages first definitive signs of multiple sclerosis
sclerosis (MS), they are up to four times more likely to be treated for nervous system disorders such as pain or sleep problems, and are 50 per cent more likely to visit a psychiatrist, according to new research from the University of British Columbia....
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How cannabis and cannabis-based drugs harm your brain
exposure, though it is already known that heavy, regular cannabis use increases the risk of developing mental health problems including psychosis and schizophrenia. More and more people are using the drug long-term due to its legalisation in several...
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How cannabis and cannabis-based drugs harm the brain
recreational users. It is already known that heavy, regular cannabis use increases the risk of developing mental health problems including psychosis and schizophrenia. However, there is still little understanding of the potential negative side effects...
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What to know about MS fatigue
fatigue and that some of its other symptoms could contribute to exhaustion. These symptoms include: sleep disorders muscle problems depression bladder problems pain stress Some people with MS may find that using their muscles for repetitive movements,...
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Could medical marijuana help older people with their ailments?
only 21 percent reported side effects. The mostcommon side effects were sleepiness in 13 percent of patients, balance problems in 7 percent and gastrointestinal disturbances in 7 percent. Three percent of the participants stopped taking the medical...
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Researchers Have Detected Widespread Inflammation in the Brains of Veterans with Gulf War Illness - Technology Networks
Gulf War suffer from GWI. Veterans with GWI display a range of symptoms, including fatigue, chronic pain and cognitive problems such as memory loss. The cause of GWI is unknown, but several potential culprits are suspected. They include exposure to...
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Pfizer Introduces Three New Oncology Biosimilars Tops SPT Week in Review - Pharmacy Times
sclerosis had little overall effect on the price increase. Read more. 3. Acid Reflux Drugs Linked to Concentration Problems in Breast Cancer Survivors The study was the first to examine proton pump inhibitor use in breast cancer survivors. Read more. 2....
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Young MS Researchers Share Findings
Jagriti Bhattarai, MD. The emotional needs of African American women with MS, stopping nerve damage, picturing cognitive problems and complementary and alternative medicine were among the topics presented at the recent Tykeson Fellows Conference. READ...
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