Article On Stem Cells

How do I get info on these treatments here in the USA? And how do I begin the process? I have tried and failed numerous times to bring this up with a number of doctors, and have been shot down every time with comments ranging from “we don’t do that kind of thing here” to a full on outburst full of rather racist comments about “shit hole” countries and “snake oil salesmen” I am a Canadian person living in the USA (permanent resident) and I know for a fact that these treatments have been… read more

MS Hug

For the first time since my 2010 dx, I am suffering from this disabling pain. Zanaflex & Percocet provide no relief. Is there any med or treatment I can ask my neuro about? Any ‘home remedies’ that work? Will this new symptom ‘stick around’ or does it come & go? Thank you for any help you can provide.

Tuck And Roll

What does the term tuck and roll mean??

Hip Replacement And Chronic Kidney Failure.

I had a hip replacement done two years ago. (3 times , it wouldn't stay put. Dr's was confused as to how that could happen. Took 6 months to start again to start walking. Have to use a walker now and planning to go back to physical therapy. Question - recently been diagnosed with chronic kidney failure. Going for tests again. Can anyone tell me about side effects, medications, another life altering symptom. I'm being informed about 'self-catherization." Is that… read more

Fatig

My Dr. recently prescribed Amantadine, 100mg, to :help with my fatigue issues. I really can't feel much of a change; it's been a little over 3 weeks now. I was told to take the second of the two doses before 2pm, otherwise, so I was told, it could cause problems with sleep. That much is true: one time I took the second one about 2pm; sure enough, around 3am, I woke up, and couldn't get back to sleep! Does anyone have experience with this medicine, and did it help?

Anyone Eles?

MS fatigue 100% of the time, but I didnt no MS insomnia was a thing, soo tired and as soon as I get in bed wide awake, anyone else experiencing this or any ideas on how to help it??

When Lifted With Hoyer Sling, Skin-response On Legs Is Making Patient Extremely Uncomfortable.

Patient spends all her time sitting and's lifted for toileting, bathing and dressing. It's during the lifting with Hoyer Sling which seems to induce negative response in patient's skin. Skin's in tact...no lesions, broken skin or scaring. Have tried lidocaine-based creams to de-sensitize nerve reaction with no benefit. Any suggestions?

Pain In Toes

My toes are numb and they hurt to move them. Is this MS related? I was diagnosed 30 years ago

Fasting Mimicking Diet By Dr. Longo

I've been reading a lot on the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) by Dr. Longo. I've had other medical professionals in the past discuss with me about cell regeneration, so when I started researching this everything clicked.

Has anyone had any experience with this?

https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/fasting...

Anyone On Here Have MS And Bipolar Disorder1?

Just wondering how you deal with the depression problem seems to me i have more suicidal thoughts and hospitalizations when i notice im having a flare up. Lately i have been falling more and having more trouble with my concentration and all i want to do is sleep especially now that the pressure headaches have been happening more often. if you have both what is your medication mixture and how do you think it works for you?