#051: MS Symptom Pain. How to regain your quality of life

MS-Perspektive - The Multiple Sclerosis Podcast

Pain can be caused directly or indirectly by multiple sclerosis. Find out what you can do to improve your quality of life.

You can find the full article to read on my blog: https://ms-perspektive.com/51-pain

This time it’s about nerve pain caused directly by multiple sclerosis and indirect pain caused by irritated pain receptors. Find out more about the causes and possible approaches to combat them. Hopefully, with so many ways to treat pain, there is a suitable solution for you.

If you don’t have any problems with pain yet, the information can be helpful for later, as a preventative measure. Then you can react more quickly if it does affect you.

Table of Contents

• When does MS-related pain occur?
• What types of MS-related pain exist?
• What exactly is a pain diary and how can it help you?
• How can you deal with MS-related pain?
• How can physiotherapy and occupational therapy help?
• How can supportive devices reduce MS-related pain?
• What can you do yourself to combat MS-related pain?
• What medication is available for MS-related pain?
• And what if nothing helps?
• What is the best prevention against MS-related pain?
• Food for thought
• Question for you

Food for thought

Stay as active as possible and take part in social life. By focusing on the positive and beautiful, you leave less room for pain. Because the more you feel into your pain and focus on it, the fewer distractions you allow your body. And distraction gives your mind the signal that the pain is not your main focus. That’s good. Of course, this only works if the pain is reasonably bearable. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that you find the right balance between actively doing something about the pain and not focusing on it completely.

Question for you

Have you ever had pain associated with MS?

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Maybe thse articles could be interesting for you as well:

• #022: Exploring exercise’s immune benefits and MS symptom relief: Prof. Ulrik Dalgas shares insights
• #042: Movement restrictions in MS – how to maintain your strength, balance and mobility in the best possible way
• #047: Spasticity in MS – far more than normal muscle cramps
• #037: Nourand – Unlocking the Nutritional Code for MS with Dr. Mireia Sospedra

See you soon and try to make the best out of your life, Nele

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