Past Podcast Episodes

Episode 197: Everything You Need to Know About MS Relapses with Dr. Michelle Cameron

Some people call them flares, some people call them exacerbations, and some people call them MS attacks. But all those terms refer to the very same thing — an MS relapse. What does a relapse really mean in terms of disease progression? What's the difference between a relapse and a pseudo-relapse? How does pregnancy make you less likely to experience a relapse and then more likely to experience a relapse?

Dr. Michelle Cameron

Dr. Michelle Cameron is joining me to answer these questions and to share some advice on how to best avoid an MS relapse. Dr. Cameron is a neurologist and physical therapist, and an associate professor in the Department of Neurology at Oregon Health & Science University.

We're also sharing the details about this Thursday's Pathways to Wellness in MS program being presented by the National MS Society(it's free to register!).

We'll tell you about over $1 million dollars in new progressive MS research grants that were just awarded by the International Progressive MS Alliance.

If you're curious about how well-matched you and your DMT really are, we'll let you know how you can test-drive a new MS Disease-Modifying Therapy Comparison app.

And we're talking about the latest addition to at-home telehealth treatment when it comes to MS rehabilitation.

We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??!

National MS Society Pathways to Wellness in MS takes place this Thursday 1:24

International Progressive MS Alliance announces new research awards 2:54

International Progressive MS Alliance global webcast will feature MS experts answering your questions 5:06

Wondering about the right DMT for you? There may be an app for that! 5:46

NYU Langone Health launches at-home transcranial direct current stimulation MS rehab program 7:54

Dr. Michelle Cameron shares what you need to know about MS relapses. 11:02

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National MS Society COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for People Living with MS

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International Progressive MS Alliance Global Webcast

Disease-Modifying Therapies Comparison Tool

NYU Langone Health At-Home Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Program

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RealTalk MS Episode 197
Guests: Dr. Michelle Cameron

Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, MSSociety, RealTalkMS

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Episode 196: Diagnosing and Misdiagnosing MS with Dr. Andrew Solomon

The challenge of living with MS often begins with the challenge of getting a timely and accurate diagnosis. There are no symptoms, physical findings, or laboratory tests that can, by themselves, determine if someone has MS, and the most common symptoms of MS can often resemble symptoms of other conditions. All of these variables can sometimes lead to patients getting the wrong diagnosis.

Dr. Andrew Solomon

Dr. Andrew Solomon, Associate Professor of Neurological Sciences and Division Chief of Multiple Sclerosis at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, is joining me to discuss diagnosing and misdiagnosing MS.

We'll also fill you in on the details of the upcoming European MS Platform Annual Conference (it's free to register!).

We'll tell you about a cannabis-based treatment that's been shown to improve spasticity without causing weakness in people with MS.

We'll share the results of a study that looked at how a COVID-19 infection affects MS.

You'll hear about newly published research that may have isolated the gene that causes male immune cells to drive more severe MS.

And we'll give you the rundown of this month's Can Do MS programs.

We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??!

European MS Platform Annual Conference 1:38

Cannabis extract improves spasticity without causing weakness 2:44

How COVID-19 may affect MS 4:43

A word about our show notes 6:49

Study shows male immune cells drive more severe MS 8:18

This month's Can Do MS programs 11:38

Dr. Andrew Solomon discusses diagnosing MS and misdiagnosing MS 13:13

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