How do you take care of yourself with MS?

Here are some tips that can make it easier for patients and caregivers alike to deal with MS.
  1. Eat for optimal health. Everyone can benefit from a good diet, but especially people with chronic diseases such as MS. ...
  2. Commit to regular exercise. ...
  3. Address sleep issues. ...
  4. Customize your environment. ...
  5. Reach out and get involved.

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How do people cope with multiple sclerosis?

Communicating with friends and family can help you relate your condition to them, but there is nothing better than connecting with other people that are living with MS. There are MS Focus support groups in many communities that offer meetings. There are also support groups online if you can't make an in-person meeting.

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What is the best lifestyle for MS?

Research shows that a healthy diet, exercise, not smoking, ongoing preventive care and management of other medical conditions not only contribute to overall health but can also impact a person's MS progression and lifespan.

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How can I make my life easier with MS?

Make an MS-Friendly Home
  1. Get Rid of Clutter. 1/13.
  2. Set Up 'Work Centers' 2/13.
  3. Get in the Zone. 3/13.
  4. Stick With It. 4/13.
  5. Go Wide. 5/13.
  6. Rise to New Heights in the Bathroom. 6/13.
  7. Stress-Free Food Prep. 7/13.
  8. Get a Better Grip. 8/13.

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What makes MS worse?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) triggers that worsen symptoms or cause a relapse can include stress, heart disease and smoking. While some are easier to avoid than others, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and overall health and wellness can have outsized benefits for MS patients.

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Can I live a normal life with MS?

Contents. You may have to adapt your daily life if you're diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), but with the right care and support many people can lead long, active and healthy lives.

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What should I avoid with multiple sclerosis?

7 Foods to Avoid When You Have MS
  • Saturated Fats. Saturated fats come primarily from animal products and by-products, such as red meat and full-fat dairy, and are also found in foods that contain palm oil or coconut oil. ...
  • Trans Fats. ...
  • Cow's Milk. ...
  • Sugar. ...
  • Sodium. ...
  • Refined Carbs. ...
  • Gluten.

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What are healthy habits for MS?

Here are some tips that can make it easier for patients and caregivers alike to deal with MS.
  • Eat for optimal health. Everyone can benefit from a good diet, but especially people with chronic diseases such as MS. ...
  • Commit to regular exercise. ...
  • Address sleep issues. ...
  • Customize your environment. ...
  • Reach out and get involved.

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What is the daily life of someone with MS?

Constant fatigue is common for people with MS. This tiredness can impact all aspects of life, including effective brain use and the ability to go out and partake in activities. The symptoms of MS can cause constant discomfort and disability that limit a person's ability to go about daily activities.

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Should you stay active with MS?

People with MS can benefit from at least 30 minutes of physical activity at least three days a week. For someone with MS , exercise that's too aggressive can bring on severe fatigue and injury and exacerbate symptoms.

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Should I tell people I have MS?

Telling people you have multiple sclerosis can be hard, but talking about your MS to friends family and colleagues could really help. Especially if you need some extra support. Accepting your MS diagnosis yourself can be difficult, let alone having to break the news to others.

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What triggers MS?

Multiple sclerosis is caused by your immune system mistakenly attacking the brain and nerves. It's not clear why this happens but it may be a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

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How long does MS take to disable you?

A person with benign MS will have few symptoms or loss of ability after having MS for about 15 years, while most people with MS would be expected to have some degree of disability after that amount of time, particularly if their MS went untreated.

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Can MS be mild forever?

MS may have a bimodal progression, the team said. Either patients continue to have a mild and stable disease, such as the majority of RRMS patients in the study, or their disease progresses to SPMS. Nonetheless, based on the results, Chung concluded that “very stable 'benign' MS does exist.”

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How can I make MS better?

11 Lifestyle Tips to Help You Manage MS Symptoms
  1. Eat More Nutritious Foods to Feel Your Best. ...
  2. Keep Moving for Better Fitness and Function. ...
  3. Keep Your Brain Engaged and Stimulated. ...
  4. Address Sleep Problems to Get the Rest You Need. ...
  5. Talk to Your Doctor About Taking Vitamin D. ...
  6. Deal With Depression to Help With Fatigue.

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How important is sleep with MS?

Poor sleep quality is common in people with MS and has been associated with lower quality of life and even higher mortality in previous studies. Some of the risk factors for poor sleep include a greater level of disability and specific MS symptoms, including fatigue, depression, anxiety and cognitive difficulties.

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What fruit is good for MS?

According to Harvard Health Publishing, an anti-inflammatory diet should include foods like tomatoes, leafy greens such as spinach and kale, and fruits like strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and oranges. There's some evidence that consuming these foods could be beneficial for MS.

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How do you stop MS from progressing?

Lifestyle Changes That May Help Slow MS Progression
  1. Stick With Your Treatment.
  2. Exercise.
  3. Eat a Healthy Diet.
  4. Vitamin D.
  5. Get Restful Sleep.
  6. Don't Smoke.
  7. Get Vaccinated.

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What drinks are good for MS?

A cup of soothing green tea may help. A small study found that some of its compounds, including one called EGCG, may help ease these symptoms. People saw results after they drank green tea every day for at least 3 months.

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Can you live 40 years with MS?

Many people with MS may live for 25 to 35 years or longer after their diagnosis. Survival is improving in MS patients, but chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, lung disease, depression, or diabetes may lower life expectancy in MS.

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Can you live 30 years with MS?

Effect of MS on Life Span

In the population studied, people with MS had a median life span of 75.9 years, while for people without MS, it was 83.4 years.

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How do I know if my MS is progressing?

When MS is progressing, you might notice those muscles are not only getting weaker, but you're having more tightness and cramping in that area, too, Dr. Samdrawlar says. A general worsening can be true for whatever symptom you have, whether it's vision, numbness, or balance issues.

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