you and your doctor to see changes as they emerge. Your notes may lead to an early diagnosis of a new stage of your disease, which would affect your treatment program.
6. Your Exercise Options Will Be Different
Issues with movement, balance, and coordination are characteristic of multiple sclerosis.
However, doctors usually recommend that you keep physically active to work on improving your balance and muscle strength. Your doctor will be able to guide you on the best exercise options but working with a trainer who knows about MS will also help.
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7. You Might Need More Rest
Chronic fatigue is a typical symptom of multiple sclerosis but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy to sleep well. Doctors recommend practicing relaxing exercises and learning to manage your stress so it’s easier to sleep.
If you’re having trouble with this, talk to your doctor about the best way to address the issue.
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8. Adjusting Your Eating Habits Might Help
There’s no specific diet for multiple sclerosis but since inflammation is at the source of the illness’ symptoms, an anti-inflammatory diet may help. That means avoiding alcohol, high-fat foods, and highly processed foods. Studies show that eating fresh fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins is a much better bet at remaining healthy.
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9. A Little Extra Support Can Go A Long Way
Regardless of the type of multiple sclerosis you have, there will be times when you’ll need help from others. This help can be in the form of a mental health counselor or friends who take on some of your regular responsibilities. As your illness progresses you may need to outsource some of the things you usually do like grocery shopping or walking your dog. Mobility aids will also come in handy if you’re having trouble moving around.
Recent studies show that MS might not be as rare in the Black community as previously thought. That means more Black people are getting correctly diagnosed with the disease. While the symptoms can be slightly different for you than other ethnicities, the general recommendations for living well with MS will remain the same.