Laughter Therapy and Other Research Highlights

Posted on July 13, 2018 by MSAA

Recently, MSAA published an article highlighting the vital information presented at this year’s Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the Annual Meeting of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC). This article, now available on MSAA’s website, features a large collection of research summaries, which provide a quick overview of the results of several important studies in the treatment of MS.

Topics featured in this article include:

Disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) in research pipeline
Long-term efficacy, safety, and comparative analysis of approved DMTs
Wellness strategies, laughter therapy, and reproductive-health topics, including information on exercise, symptom management, pregnancy, and more

Read an excerpt on laughter therapy here: Continue reading →

MS Relapse and Symptom Management Resources

Posted on March 23, 2016 by MSAA

During this final week of MS Awareness Month, MSAA has been focusing on the often overlooked issue of relapse management. MS relapses (or exacerbations) are initially experienced by most people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. During a relapse, individuals have a temporary worsening or recurrence of existing symptoms or the appearance of new symptoms ranging from a few days in duration to a few months

MSAA’s MS Relapse Resource Center was developed to help you learn, engage, and gain a better understanding of MS relapses. Visit the MS Relapse Resource Center to learn more about relapses, watch a video or webinar, download our relapse brochure, and browse all of the tools available on this comprehensive section of our website. You can also take the new MS Relapse Awareness quiz to test your knowledge!

And if you’re looking for more tools to help better manage your MS and symptoms, check out the features of the My MS Manager app in the video below. To learn more about the app and to download it for free to your mobile phone or tablet, visit mymsaa.org/mobile.

Managing the Hectic Schedule

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Samantha Schech

“It’s how we spend our time here and now, that really matters. If you are fed up with the way you have come to interact with time, change it.” –Marcia Wieder

While many things in life may seem out of our immediate control, there is one constant that has the ability to change; time. While we can’t make more hours in a day, we can change our perception of time and how our days will look.

Start your day off right. While preparing for the day, take a moment to jot down a few notes on things that need to be accomplished. Personal calendars, phone reminders, or dry erase boards are a helpful way to organize tasks.

Take into consideration MS symptom management. When planning out the day, consider your MS symptoms. Are you more productive in the early mornings, or late afternoons? Does your MS disease-modifying treatment cause symptoms or side effects? If so, make sure to plan around your treatment dosage time.

Reprioritize. It’s OK not to check everything off of your to-do list in one day. Sometimes that’s easier said than done. Take a moment during the day to look over your list and consider what not to do that day.

Time management is a personal journey. What works for someone might not work for everyone, but it is nice to hear how others plan their days. What tips or strategies do you use to manage your hectic schedule?

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