Steps You Can Take to Feel Better
Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario on November 15, 2021
Video Transcript
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SPEAKER: With multiple sclerosis, you may feel really good one day and not so much the next. And how it presents can be very different for each person. This can make it hard to navigate.
Your doctor can help you determine the patterns of your MS. This will help you decide the best treatments for you. People with MS can be very sensitive to heat or humidity, symptoms can get worse if you're overheated.
Take the weather into account when you plan your day so you can stay cool. Think about bringing a hand fan, cooling vest, or neck wrap. There's some evidence that a diet low in saturated fat and supplements of omega fatty acids may help slow the progress of MS. Ask your doctor about it.
Some studies suggest that vitamin D may help reduce the number of relapses. Check in with your medical team to see if you should consider a supplement. If your doctor OKs it, stay physically active. And if you're having some trouble, look into rehabilitation therapy.
Being physically active can help you manage many of the symptoms of MS. If you smoke, stop. If you don't, don't start. Smoking could make your MS progress more quickly. Following some basic rules of good health and knowing how to deal with the ups and downs of multiple sclerosis can help you tackle its challenges and get on with your life.
SPEAKER: With multiple sclerosis, you may feel really good one day and not so much the next. And how it presents can be very different for each person. This can make it hard to navigate.
Your doctor can help you determine the patterns of your MS. This will help you decide the best treatments for you. People with MS can be very sensitive to heat or humidity, symptoms can get worse if you're overheated.
Take the weather into account when you plan your day so you can stay cool. Think about bringing a hand fan, cooling vest, or neck wrap. There's some evidence that a diet low in saturated fat and supplements of omega fatty acids may help slow the progress of MS. Ask your doctor about it.
Some studies suggest that vitamin D may help reduce the number of relapses. Check in with your medical team to see if you should consider a supplement. If your doctor OKs it, stay physically active. And if you're having some trouble, look into rehabilitation therapy.
Being physically active can help you manage many of the symptoms of MS. If you smoke, stop. If you don't, don't start. Smoking could make your MS progress more quickly. Following some basic rules of good health and knowing how to deal with the ups and downs of multiple sclerosis can help you tackle its challenges and get on with your life.
