Mindfulness Meditation May Ease Fatigue, Depression in MS

Learning mindfulness meditation may help people who have multiple sclerosis (MS) with the fatigue, depression and other life challenges that commonly accompany the disease, according to a [...]

• Caroline says: This article has popped up on several health sites many times in the last couple of days. I haven't studies meditation, so I had to read up on exactly what mindfulness meditation is, and how it differs from "traditional" meditation. Read more about mindfulness meditation here.
   

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• Experimental MS Drug May Aid Walking

  By Miranda Hitti WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Feb. 26, 2009 — An experimental drug called fampridine may improve walking in some people with [...]

  • Caroline says: Not sure what to expect from this. I keep reading a lot about it lately. I don't think it will be a major player (currently available disease modifying agent), because it seems like it only addresses walking, which is GREAT, but my guess is that it will be an adjunct therapy to currently available DMAs.
     
  
  

  • Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle with MS

    Exercise If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), exercise can help retain flexibility and balance, promote cardiovascular fitness and a sense of well-being, and prevent complications from inactivity. [...]

    • Caroline says: EXERCISE!! It's soooo important! If heat is an issue for you, swim or do yoga! Just BE ACTIVE! Exercise is SO important! ESPECIALLY if you have MS! No one is asking you to become and Olympic-level triathlete, just MOVE!