Did you know that some mobility scooters in the UK must be registered with DVLA. Don’t be a dangerous road user.
When I first got my scooter I was unaware of this, but you learn something new every day.
Nortriptyline for pain relief and insomnia in MS
Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant and is considered to be a better alternative to Amitriptyline for pain relief or insomnia.
The author’s experience found the side-effects of Nortriptyline to be almost the same as those of Amitriptyline.
Mercury Poisoning from Amalgam Fillings: A Hidden Hazard
Mercury is a heavy metal and is extremely toxic. Mercury is contained in amalgam tooth fillings and is linked with many health conditions.
Once mercury is ingested it is very difficult to be removed from the body.
The Genetics of Multiple Sclerosis
Is MS a hereditary condition? The consensus is not but research continues to evaluate the role genetics might play.
My mother has MS therefore I was always susceptible, in my opinion, to developing the condition.
The Demographics of Multiple Sclerosis
How is Multiple Sclerosis dispersed throughout the world? Does it affect one type of person more than another?
Women are affected more than men, almost twice as much. Although older patients developing the condition are more evenly balanced. Whites or Caucasians are twice as likely to suffer from MS as other races.
Intermittent Self-Catheterisation
Self-Catheterisation is a process for emptying the bladder manually when the body is unable to perform the action naturally.
I need to use a catheter because my bladder is not fully emptying of it’s own volition. This leaves me feeling like I, permanently, need to urinate and can increase the risk of UTI’s (Urinary Tract Infections).
Tysabri for Multiple Sclerosis
Initially an experimental drug, Tysabri now appears to have approval as a disease-modifying treatment for Multiple Sclerosis
The marketing of Tysabri was suspended after two deaths were linked to the drug. This decision has since been reversed.
Is Vitamin D Deficiency linked to Multiple Sclerosis?
Vitamin D is produced in the skin when exposed to natural sunlight. Statistics show that MS is more prevalent in the Northern Hemisphere. Is there a link?
To make a good supply of vitamin D in the body only needs ten minutes of sunlight on the face, arms and hands three times a week.
Magical Sense by Sue Chambers – A Book Review
A book about MS by a lady with MS and a good sense of humour. This is a book that can be heartily commended.
As someone with MS, I can relate to much of what she writes about and, as always, it makes me feel comforted knowing others feel as I do.
Multiple Sclerosis – Can it be Fatal?
Is MS fatal? An MS sufferer who has been diagnosed with the condition since 1994 thinks it unlikely.
MS is NOT, in itself, a fatal condition OR if it is; it is a slow lingering death! Properly managed, Multiple Sclerosis patients or MSers can espect to live a long and fruitful life.
