Hormones play a major role in migraines for many people. Because of this, hormonal birth control can sometimes reduce migraines—but in other cases, it may make them worse. Understanding how your body reacts to hormonal changes can help you choose the right option. Migraines affect about 1 in 5 women, and many notice changes in their […]
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The nervous system is divided into two parts: the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (all nerves after they have exited the brain and spinal cord). Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disorder that attacks the central nervous system along the myelin sheath (the protective coating on the outside
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Planning for that bucket-list trip to the Galapagos, Machu Pichu or for that yearly ski trip to Utah? You need to be aware of the possibility of getting headaches from high altitudes both during and after the trip, especially if you are a migraine sufferer. The more you know, the better you can prepare. Altitude
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Patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can suffer all the same illnesses and diseases that people without MS do. So, it is important to keep in mind that not everything you feel is from your MS. You too can have heart disease, thyroid problems and any other ailment out there. The problem is that people with
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Although most headaches are primary (meaning that there is no underlying illness such as a brain tumor causing them), most headache sufferers report definite and remarkably similar triggers. The most common triggers include lack of sleep, certain foods, stress, hormonal changes and diet. The most common dietary triggers are excess caffeine and alcohol, nuts in
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The most common form of initially diagnosed MS (multiple sclerosis) is Relapsing Remitting MS, accounting for 85-90% of presenting patients. RRMS is characterized by distinct relapses followed by periods of partial or complete recovery. Over time, some patients transition to secondary progressive MS in which disability increases without distinct flares. The other traditionally recognized forms
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Approximately 75% of Americans are treated by primary care doctors (PC). This means that 75% of Americans report most symptoms to their PC and often rely on their PC to detect any neurologic changes. It is of greatest importance that PC know when there is a neurologic condition that needs further evaluation by a neurologist
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Vision changes are the most commonly associated symptom of migraine other than head pain. Some vision changes are part of a migraine aura, while others are not. Uncomplicated blurred vision during a migraine is often not considered an aura. It can occur with or after the headache and is often accompanied by severe head pain,
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Hormonal changes in females, such as onset of menses and at menopause, have a well-documented role in headache frequency. But what, if any effect, does menopause, with a drop in estrogen do to Multiple Sclerosis (MS) disease activity? The answer is a significant effect because estrogen has anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects. During menopause there is
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) are among the most empowered and engaged when it comes to taking control of their disease and disease symptoms. The average age of MS sufferers is a bit younger than that of other neurologic disorders (30 years old vs 60 years for all neurologic conditions). This means MS patients tend
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