Rachel is a patient with DCND and has been living with MS for more than seven years. She walks us through her journey of finding out she had MS after waking up numb to how she has found power in accepting it. 1:00- Waking up numb!

Physical Therapist and Clinical Specialist, Megan Skidmore, PT, DPT joins us to discuss the role of PT for patients living with Multiple Sclerosis and how it can help enhance the quality of life. In this episode:1:00 -What is...

Join us for a LIVE MS Support group where the topic is on nutrition. Dr. Nicole Alexander discusses the science behind certain diets, what is recommended and things to avoid.  

Jan Baylor walks us through her journey from the first symptoms, the mourning of who she was and the mindset that gets her through every day. 1:00- What started it all. First symptom was numbness.4:00- Workarounds5:00- What...

Depression is one of the most commonly reported symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis. In this episode, we break down important information about mental health and chronic illnesses and discuss some helpful strategies for those facing depression, anxi...

Many studies show there is a link between MS and vitamin D deficiencies. Dr. Derek Menkedick is breaking down the data out there and goes through the different ways you can get this important vitamin.

We know MS is three times more common in women than in men...especially in women of child bearing age. In this episode, we are asking...does MS have any impact on the menstrual cycle?  Dr. Nicole Alexander answers the question. 

Dr. Ken Pugar joins the podcast again to discuss the first clinical episode or manifestation of symptoms that can lead to a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis. He also explains why some patients will never get the MS diagnosis after having a clinical...

Yolanda has been living with MS for more than 20 years. She talks about her journey, having a baby with MS, the "look" people would give her when they found out about her diagnosis and how her outlook impacts her health. 

Dr. Doug Pugar answers all the common questions about the MRI. 

Dr. Nicole Alexander brings us back to the top 5 things to know about MS. 

Trenton was diagnosed with MS in 2021. He shares his journey so far and his powerful advice to others walking a similar path. 

When it gets hot outside MS symptoms can flare up. MS Specialist, Dr. Derek Menkedick shares insight on what causes this and some suggestions on how to keep your body temperature regulated. 

Age impacts several aspects of our health. In this episode, we look at how it can impact your MS. 

Neurologist and sleep expert, Dr. Michelle Noel talks about sleep issues and how it impacts our health. Why sleep issues are so prevalent for people living with MS. How do you know if sleep is the issue and if you are sleep-de...

A vision issue is a very common first symptom of Multiple Sclerosis. Emily Dowd, NP with DCND discusses the different kinds of vision issues that MS patients have and what management options are available. 

MS Specialist, Dr. Derek Menkedick talks with us about the sudden MS symptoms that can come up such as the MS hug, trigeminal neuralgia, and Lhermitte's sign. 3:00- MS Hug4:00- Triggers9:30- Dangerous?11- Lhermitte's Si...

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation provider, Dr. Jim Beegan joins us to talk Spasticity and how he manages it with his patients. 

MS Navigator, Maria Damico joins us to discuss the many different ways they can help patients.A MS Navigator is a service the MS Society provides. They are highly skilled, compassionate professionals — who connect you to the information...

Nutrition, diet, and lifestyle are discussed in this episode with Nicole Alexander, DO and Sarah Dooley, PA. 

Dr. Kenneth Pugar joins us to discuss Secondary Progressive MS. What it is, when a patient typically gets it and what to do when someone is diagnosed. 

In this episode we discuss pregnancy, fertility and postpartum concerns for patients with MS. Can they have a healthy pregnancy? What things should be considered with their disease management? We cover all of those common questions.  <...

Many MS medications need to be infused. In this episode we talk with an infusion nurse on what to expect during the MS infusion. More info here on our website. 

Dr. Doug Pugar goes through some other conditions that can mimic MS and its symptoms. 

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