Recognising Abuse in an MS Care Giving Relationship.
October 19th, 2011 by kathibbetson
None of us would like to think that we would abuse a
vulnerable loved one but the fact is, it happens.
The risk of fracture in patients with multiple sclerosis
August 19th, 2011 by kathibbetson
Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) may be at an increased risk of fracture due to a greater risk of falling and decreased bone density.
Poor Bone Health May Start Early in People With Multiple Sclerosis
July 13th, 2011 by kathibbetson
Osteoporosis and low bone density are common in people in the early stages of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new study
Multiple sclerosis relapses are not associated with exercise.
July 12th, 2011 by kathibbetson
We used a self-report questionnaire to
examine the relationship of different levels of sports activity and
relapses in 632 patients with MS.
Dogs and Multiple Sclerosis
July 9th, 2011 by kathibbetson
There are also many ways that dogs can help us when we need a little (or more) assistance with daily living.
Delivery of healthy babies after natalizumab use for multiple sclerosis: a report of two cases.
April 20th, 2011 by kathibbetson
Researchers in The Netherlands have studied 2 pregnant women with MS who use Natalizumab
Recognising Abuse in an MS Care Giving Relationship
March 16th, 2011 by kathibbetson
Caregiver stress is an internal experience that can result from the physical or emotional burden of caregiving. When a caregiver responds to that stress and isolation by inflicting harm on the person with MS they care for, it becomes abuse.
Tags: emotional abuse, emotional stress, inhumane treatment, physical abuse, sexual abuse, vulnerable personPosted in
Action, Rather than Coping Techniques, Helped MS Patients During Second Lebanon War
March 1st, 2011 by kathibbetson
Patients who focused their coping on emotional wellbeing when a more direct approach was necessary, suffered more flare-ups of the disease than patients who identified the challenges that the falling missiles were presenting, and regarded the situation as an opportunity for planning and direct action,”
Tags: emotional support, emotional wellbeing, exacerbation, flare ups, ms symptoms, multiple sclerosis, relaxation techniques, stress factorPosted in
Emotional changes after a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
February 27th, 2011 by kathibbetson
MS changes us. It causes us to rethink our plans, goals, dreams and aspirations: some changes may be relatively small but some are very significant, and affect several areas of our life.
Tags: chronic illness, grieving process, lifestyle, management strategies, ms diagnosis, multiple sclerosisPosted in
Pain in multiple sclerosis part 3 – Secondary pain
February 25th, 2011 by kathibbetson
Data available in research literature on pain management is sadly lacking so symptom management in MS represents a primary focus for health care professionals.
