Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and Multisystem Atrophy (MSA) belong to a group of neurodegenerative disorders caused by abnormalities in the protein called synuclein. The changes associated with PD are due to neuron drop-out in a part of the brain called the Substantia Nigra while MSA affects more areas of the brain. Both cause slowed movements, tremors, […]
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There are many conditions that can cause symptoms that mimic what an MS patient feels. Some may actually represent a flare while others may be due to something non-related to MS. MS patients are vulnerable to the same neurologic conditions as the general population. One chronic condition that causes similar symptoms to MS is
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Migraines are a real neurologic disorder, causing changes in chemicals and blood flow in the brain. They can be incredibly debilitating, affecting productivity and even causing temporary neurologic symptoms like motor weakness, vision changes, confusion, difficulty speaking, and even unstable walking. If they occur frequently, they can cause changes in MRI appearance. One thing
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People with multiple sclerosis (MS) often confront the question “Is this symptom I am having caused by my MS?”. It’s an important question because people with MS can get the same illnesses anyone else can get-like a cold, a UTI, a rash, or even a stroke. Making the association with MS is important because having
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A significant barrier in the Camp Lejeune litigation has been the stringent evidentiary requirement of “direct causation,” which demands a level of scientific certainty that is often unattainable given the historical and complex nature of toxic exposure scenarios. This standard has resulted in an unfair burden on plaintiffs, many of whom face insurmountable obstacles in
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It’s common knowledge that MS symptoms get worse in the heat(called Uhthoff’s phenomenon). Even small increases in core body temperature can increase MS symptoms. Some patients think they are having new flares, but in fact, it’s simply that the nervous system doesn’t conduct its messages along the nerve cells as fast in the heat. Old
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Cannabis is used by patients with chronic neurologic conditions to address many of their symptoms. There are two major forms of Cannabinoids – Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). Both bind to receptors in the brain and spinal cord (the central nervous system). These receptors are believed to help with pain and the function of the
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Besides taking advantage of the ground-breaking new treatments entering the market for the prevention and improvement of cognitive impairment in patients with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease, people can take a proactive stance by adopting a diet that helps decrease the risk of developing dementia. The World Health Organization recently stated that certain diets
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Because Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a condition that progressively damages any part of the brain and spinal cord (the Central Nervous System), the symptoms can be varied. The most common symptoms include visual loss, being off balance, limb weakness or numbness, and bowel and bladder changes. Any one of these symptoms alone can be the
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Difficulty sleeping is one of the 10 most common presentations of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Insomnia occurs in 27-80% of PD patients and is most commonly experienced as frequent awakenings. Other sleep disruptions include early morning awakening, difficulty falling asleep, nightmares, nighttime confusion, and delusions. Leaving the sleep disturbances unaddressed can accentuate cognitive decline. Many
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