World Multiple Sclerosis Day: 5 Coping Strategies to Manage This Autoimmune Disease

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease in which the body attacks itself. Here are some tips for managing your everyday lifestyle.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. It is a chronic disease in which the body attacks itself by mistake. It is considered an unpredictable disease in which the body may experience hearing loss, blurred vision, etc. Some people may experience mild symptoms, while others may have more severe symptoms. It can affect people differently.

Symptoms of MS can be:

• Optic nerve swelling
• Double or blurred vision
• Problems with cognition: memory problems, lack of attention span, poor judgment, etc.
• problems walking
  Body balance problems
• Weakness in muscles, arms, legs.
  Loss of feelings
• Hearing loss
• Dizziness

These are just basic symptoms that people with MS may experience. While these may seem like symptoms of other health problems, it is always ideal to get a checkup to rule out other possibilities.

The body can undergo unpredictable attacks in which a person may experience these symptoms or a combination of them suddenly or these signs could worsen for almost a day. These are known as MS attacks. This also has a detrimental effect on the central nervous system.

5 tips to control multiple sclerosis

1. Healthy diet: Eating a nutrient-rich, vitamin-rich, low-fat, high-fiber diet can help with bowel function. A balanced diet can help reduce the risk of high blood pressure, cholesterol, and other problems that can trigger any of the symptoms.
2. Regular exercise: Several investigations highlight that cardiovascular exercises, yoga, etc. They are good exercises for people living with MS. It can help improve heart health, nervous system, improve bowel movement, and improve strength. However, don’t force yourself.
3. Good quality sleep: People with MS often face problems sleeping. An inadequate sleep cycle can cause fatigue, drowsiness, and further worsen MS symptoms. Therefore, it is important to make an effort and sleep well.
4. Don’t stress the body too much: Focus on conserving your energy. Perform light movement tasks so that the body is active and also does not get tired.
5. Brain exercises: People with multiple sclerosis often face cognitive problems that make it difficult to manage daily activities. So, enjoy exercises like puzzle solving, crossword puzzles, meditation, memory games to activate your brain and improve memory, verbal memory, etc.

MS affects different people differently. However, raising awareness about it is essential to be able to recognize it and receive timely treatment. In addition to the entire medical course of action, there are MS support groups where caregivers and people living with the autoimmune disease connect and have a safe space to express their feelings and improve their mental health through networking.

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