Your Multiple Sclerosis Questions Answered

There are more than one million people in the world today that are affected by Multiple Sclerosis. Each day more people discover that they have this disease and need to know more about what their future looks like and how they can lead an active lifestyle. It is completely normal to be scared when you are first diagnosed. Many people have thought this diagnosis was a death sentence but have come to find out that their lives were far from over. If we are to understand and bring acceptance to the... Read more »

Interpreting Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Properly

The disease multiple sclerosis affects the body’s central nervous system. When the disease takes hold, multiple sclerosis symptoms can be painful and debilitating. This experience can be terrifying for a patient who previously lived a full and healthy life. Sudden physical limitations and mood swings can be extremely difficult for the patient and their family. To help you understand what you or your loved one is going through, we’ll explain some of the most common symptoms of MS and... Read more »

Does Head Trauma Cause Multiple Sclerosis?

Can injuries to the head, neck, or spine cause the onset of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? This is a debate that has waged in the field of medicine for years. The suspicion has lingered and does not seem to be fading at all with time. In fact, more health care practitioners are documenting cases of MS diagnosed subsequent to spinal trauma - too many to be caused by chance. Multiple Sclerosis has a variety of symptoms that range in severity. These symptoms often begin over a period of days; they escalate,... Read more »

What You Need to Know About Wheelchairs

Wheelchairs are most commonly used by people who have restrictions on their mobility. A wheelchair allows you to move around with greater freedom than you may have once had without it. They provide mobility to those who would otherwise be limited or completely unable to move their legs… but that doesn’t mean that they are only for those who are unable to walk. Many people who use them are still able to walk but simply are not as mobile without it. For example, if you have severe arthritis... Read more »