The Rocky Mountain MS Center’s Conversations on MS program, session recorded on October 4, 2023. Presented by Dr. Robert Gross of the Rocky Mountain MS Center.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS SESSION:
Bowel Problems information from the National MS Society: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/NationalMSSociety/media/MSNationalFiles/Brochures/Brochure-BowelProblems-BasicFacts-FINAL.pdf
Read more about DISCO-MS (including links to a Webinar and “by the numbers” study results) here: https://mscenter.org/article/results-of-the-disco-ms-study/
Vaccine information from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/rsv/downloads/provider-job-aid-for-older-adults-508.pdf
Dr. Gross’s presentation on “Understanding MS Pain” was recorded at the Spring 2023 Education Summit: https://mscenter.org/education/education-summit/highlights-from-the-spring-2023-education-summit/
The Spring 2023 issue of InforMS Magazine focused on relationships such as those with partners are caregivers: https://mscenter.org/education/publications/informs-magazine-issues/?issue=informs-spring-2023
TOPICS ADDRESSED IN THIS SESSION:
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- 3:42 Managing neurogenic bowel incontinence
- 8:02 MS and diets
- 11:00 MRI frequency
- 14:10 Neurology appointment tips
- 17:37 Discontinuing treatment / DISCO-MS Study
- 23:30 Flu, COVID, and RSV vaccination recommendations
- 26:12 Tecfidera and liver damage
- 27:18 Pain and MS
- 29:50 Limb swelling and bruising
- 31:40 PPMS treatments
- 36:42 MS without lesions?
- 40:47 Exercising with MS
- 42:33 Spasticity treatments
- 46:23 Ocrevus over time
- 48:30 Cognition, mental health, and MS
- 54:12 Ocrevus reaction and GERD
- 58:18 Steroid reactions
- 1:01:17 Cognition and brain health
- 1:04:24 Eyelid twitching
- 1:05:56 Caregiver support
- 1:08:01 New therapy options for MS
- 1:12:40 Epstein Bar Virus update
- 1:17:12 Newly diagnosed questions
- 1:20:45 GERD and Ocrevus pt 2
- 1:22:49 Switching DMTs (Gilenya to Ocrevus)
- 1:24:38 Lifestyle if no symptoms
- 1:25:34 Age/symptoms
- 1:26:25 PML
- 1:29:05 Remyelination
MORE EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE MS CENTER:
Upcoming MS Center Education Events can be found on our Calendar: https://mscenter.org/calendar
MS 101 is a great resource for newly-diagnosed patients! Join us for a session: https://mscenter.org/programs-services/ms-101/
The MS Center offers counseling support services for caregivers as well as patients… learn more here: https://mscenter.org/support/counseling-services/