Whether you are someone in the high risk category, you have some symptoms or you are someone who wants to prevent your exposure to the virus, self isolation may sound like a pretty sweet deal!? However, if you are more like me, you may find it really tough. As humans, we weren’t meant to be … Continue reading How to stay sane whilst you’re in self-isolation
Update on corona virus – my opinion
So, are we all going to die, or will the corona virus fizzle out. In Italy the police driving along streets with loud speakers and warning people to keep indoors whilst in Britain, the government has decided not to close schools or call off major sporting events, and have not told people to stop going … Continue reading Update on corona virus – my opinion
Mental Health in MS – It is OK to not be OK
I’ve written about this before, but it’s a topic I feel is really important for anyone whether you have MS or not. I have recently been made more acutely aware of mental health since someone I knew committed suicide, and I have noticed my own resilience levels slipping into the reserves (for other reasons actually) … Continue reading Mental Health in MS – It is OK to not be OK
An update on COVID 19
As you know, I don’t blog more than once a week often however I feel it’s important to share updates on the response to corona virus. Leading neurologist, Professor Giovannoni has released information in his blog and will continue to do so as more information is known. I find these blogs easy to read and … Continue reading An update on COVID 19
My first trip to the local Buddhist Centre
I tried to observe mindfulness more recently as I’ve struggled with some difficulties at work and wanted to find a bit of space in my mind. So - I found a leaflet for the daytime meditation classes at the local centre. I braved walking in. That was the first step. Do you not find that … Continue reading My first trip to the local Buddhist Centre
PML with Tysabri using increased dose periods
As someone who takes the drug tysabri, I am always interested to read articles and studies in the effectiveness of this particular drug. Tysabri is a very effective drug for people with highly active types of relapse remitting MS. When I was first diagnosed, my MS fell into this category and probably still would if I … Continue reading PML with Tysabri using increased dose periods
Top Exercises for Improving Balance with MS
This is the first of my series of exercises that I have personally tried over the past couple of years and have seen the benefit from them in my own condition. These exercises will not suit everyone, and I recommend going to discuss any new exercise regime with your physician before you start. As I … Continue reading Top Exercises for Improving Balance with MS
Exercising with MS
There are multiple reasons why people with MS struggle with balance and coordination, limiting the capacity to remain steady on their feet. This unsteadiness can lead to increased numbers of falls and resulting injury. Additionally, poor eyesight caused by symptoms such as Optic Neuritis or fatigue, side effects of medications and spasticity can also lead … Continue reading Exercising with MS
Impact of DMTs on Multiple Sclerosis
It has become well known that people with Relapse Remitting MS, the form of multiple sclerosis that tends to have periods of time with marked improvements in between flare ups of disease symptoms, now have a much better prognosis and are demonstrating a slower progression to disability. This is thought to be since the introduction … Continue reading Impact of DMTs on Multiple Sclerosis
Drugs: From Bench to Bedside
Happy New Year everyone! Sorry I've not been writing much recently, I'm in the process of buying a house (my first house actually) and I haven't had a moment to myself with it being Christmas as well! I haven't forgotten about you all though. I saw this brilliant interactive timeline showing how drugs go through … Continue reading Drugs: From Bench to Bedside
