Topics

Take a deeper look at the various symptoms and symptom management.

Topics

Symptoms

Bladder and Bowel Concerns

Bladder and Bowel Concerns

Changes in bladder and bowel function

Cognitive Changes

Cognitive Changes

Changes in memory, or ability to process, problem-solve

Emotional Health

Emotional Health

Coping with mood swings, depression, or anxiety

Dizziness/Vertigo

Dizziness/​Vertigo

A sensation of spinning or whirling motion

Fatigue

Fatigue

Overwhelming feeling of tiredness even after proper rest

Vision Problems

Vision Problems

Loss of vision, double vision, or eye movements

Sensory Changes

Sensory Changes

Numbness, tingling, or pain

Sexual/Gender/Intimacy

Sexual/​Gender/​Intimacy

Issues of intimacy and relationship with partners

Spasticity

Spasticity

Altered muscle performance often marked by stiffness, heaviness, or pull of muscles

Weakness

Weakness

Lack of strength; inability to perform normally whether caused by inactivity or changes in nerve impulses

Symptom Management

Aging

Aging

Learning to navigate the disease as you grow older

Anxiety/Depression

Anxiety/​Depression

Developing techniques and strategies to address these issues

Ethnocultural

Ethnocultural

Looking at special considerations of diverse populations, cultural perceptions, and attitudes

Bowel

Bowel

Working with your healthcare professional to ensure bowel health

Vision Management

Vision Management

Managing visual impairments that may come with the disease

Bladder

Bladder

Available strategies to address incontinence issues

Care Partners

Care Partners

Addressing common challenges as well as positive aspects of caregivers

Comprehensive MS Care

Comprehensive MS Care

Approaching mental and physical health in overall well-being

Fatigue Management

Fatigue Management

Working with your heathcare provider to ensure that you manage this common problem

Sexual Issues/Self Image

Sexual Issues/​Self Image

Supporting your feelings about yourself and the value you bring to relationships. Addressing physical and intimacy challenges with your partner

Pain

Pain

Discovering techniques for minimizing the impact of pain

Physical Activity

Physical Activity

Using physical activity to promote overall health and well-being

Psychosocial Implications

Psychosocial Implications

Building coping strategies for living with your disease

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation

Gaining assistance and education on achieving optimal activity and continued participation in daily activities

Reproductive Health

Reproductive Health

Ensuring access to good, quality reproductive health care

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