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Depression is one of the most commonly reported symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis. In this episode, we break down important information about mental health and chronic illnesses and discuss some helpful strategies for those facing depression, anxiety and stress.
Andrea Arzt is a licensed clinical social worker in New York who has worked with the MS Society for more than 20 years. She is also a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Depression definition and why it's more severe in people living with MS
- Stages of MS where depression can be most common
- How depression is linked to other MS symptoms
- What can be done. Mindset exercises/strategies, medication, therapy
- When depression gets worse
- Resources
Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com.
Many studies show there is a link between MS and vitamin D deficiencies. Dr. Derek Menkedick is breaking down the data out there and goes through the different ways you can get this important vitamin.
Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com.
We know MS is three times more common in women than in men...especially in women of child bearing age. In this episode, we are asking...does MS have any impact on the menstrual cycle? Dr. Nicole Alexander answers the question.
Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com.
Dr. Ken Pugar joins the podcast again to discuss the first clinical episode or manifestation of symptoms that can lead to a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis. He also explains why some patients will never get the MS diagnosis after having a clinically isolated syndrome.
Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com.
Yolanda has been living with MS for more than 20 years. She talks about her journey, having a baby with MS, the "look" people would give her when they found out about her diagnosis and how her outlook impacts her health.
Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com.
Dr. Doug Pugar answers all the common questions about the MRI.
Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com.
Dr. Nicole Alexander brings us back to the top 5 things to know about MS.
Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com.
Trenton was diagnosed with MS in 2021. He shares his journey so far and his powerful advice to others walking a similar path.
Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com.
When it gets hot outside MS symptoms can flare up. MS Specialist, Dr. Derek Menkedick shares insight on what causes this and some suggestions on how to keep your body temperature regulated.
Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com.
Age impacts several aspects of our health. In this episode, we look at how it can impact your MS.
Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com.
Neurologist and sleep expert, Dr. Michelle Noel talks about sleep issues and how it impacts our health.
Why sleep issues are so prevalent for people living with MS.
How do you know if sleep is the issue and if you are sleep-deprived?
Why are sleep issues more common for people living with MS?
Is snoring normal?
What can be done about sleep apnea?
What can we do to get better sleep?
What should our sleep environment look like?
Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com.
A vision issue is a very common first symptom of Multiple Sclerosis. Emily Dowd, NP with DCND discusses the different kinds of vision issues that MS patients have and what management options are available.
Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com.
MS Specialist, Dr. Derek Menkedick talks with us about the sudden MS symptoms that can come up such as the MS hug, trigeminal neuralgia, and Lhermitte's sign.
Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation provider, Dr. Jim Beegan joins us to talk Spasticity and how he manages it with his patients.
Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com.
MS Navigator, Maria Damico joins us to discuss the many different ways they can help patients.
A MS Navigator is a service the MS Society provides.
They are highly skilled, compassionate professionals — who connect you to the information, resources and support needed to move your life forward. These supportive partners help navigate the challenges of MS unique to your situation.
In this episode we talk about some of the most popular questions navigators get and the answers they provide.
To get in contact with a MS Navigator click here.
Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com.
Nutrition, diet, and lifestyle are discussed in this episode with Nicole Alexander, DO and Sarah Dooley, PA.
Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com.
Dr. Kenneth Pugar joins us to discuss Secondary Progressive MS. What it is, when a patient typically gets it and what to do when someone is diagnosed.
In this episode we discuss pregnancy, fertility and postpartum concerns for patients with MS. Can they have a healthy pregnancy? What things should be considered with their disease management? We cover all of those common questions.
Dr. Nicole Alexander is the guest on the podcast. She is a neurologist with Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders. She is part of the practice's MS center.
Many MS medications need to be infused. In this episode we talk with an infusion nurse on what to expect during the MS infusion.
More info here on our website.
More info about Walk MS: https://mssociety.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=2039
We talk with Sallie Stephens with the MS Society. She sheds light on why the society does for patients in different phases of their journey, what resources they have for patients and why Walk MS is a great community builder.
More info here.
In this episode, Dr. Derek Menkedick and Research Coordinator, Wendy Thacker shed some light on research studies or clinical trials. They dive into why they are so important for MS and science in general, what you can expect as a patient and how to get involved.
According to the MS Society, more than half of MS patients will develop problems with cognition. In this episode we talk with MS Nurse Practitioner Emily Dowd on the specific types of cognitive issues and what can be done to manage the symptoms.
Katie shares her journey with MS. How she knew something was wrong, when she was diagnosed and what has helped her along the way.
Episode 10. We talk with Dr. Ken Pugar and Dr. Ken Mankowski about MS and the COVID vaccine.
Are you more likely to get COVID if you have MS?
Should MS patients get the vaccine?
Should they get the booster? We cover all these questions.
Exacerbation, fluctuation...there are many different terms in the MS world . Dr. Douglas Pugar talks about what these terms mean and why it's important to know the difference.
We talk with Chad who was diagnosed with MS in 2020. He discusses how he found out he had MS, what he decided to do with his treatment and how his life has been since. He also shares some advice to those newly diagnosed.
Neurologist and caregiver, Dr. Sharon Merryman joins us to discuss the important role caregivers have and why it's important to talk about the caregiver's health too!
1:00- Why caregivers are so important
1:45- Limitations. How caregivers can help with those.
4:21- How caregivers can help emotionally
6:59- Communication between patient and caregiver
11:00- When should someone ask for help?
13:00- When should you hire someone?
14:40- Caring for the caregiver
23:38- Finding the beauty in caregiving.
More info here.
While it may be uncomfortable to talk about, sexual problems are very common in MS patients. Dr. Kenneth Pugar talks about the different types of issue that can arise and the solutions he suggests to his patients.
Dr. Derek Menkedick talks about how exercise can help MS symptoms and what different options there are for patients.
1:00- Why exercise never used to be recommended for MS patients
8:00- Why exercising can help with fatigue/Cardio & Aerobic
10:45- Yoga/Pilates
12:15- Online workouts
13:25- Water exercises
18:00- Staying safe during a workout.
Board certified Physician Assistant, Sarah Dooley talks about the most common symptom for MS patients...fatigue.
DCND is a private neurology practice based out of Dayton, Ohio. It is certified by the National MS Society as a Comprehensive MS Care Center.
Please note this podcast and its content is designed for educational and informational purposes only. Please consult your own medical team for specific medical advice.
Welcome to MS minute with DCND! As always, thank you for tuning in. Our topic today is a very important one. You have MS, what are your treatment options.
Joining us for this episodes is board certified Neurologist and MS specialist Dr. Kenneth Mankowski.
What you will find in this episode:
1:09-How treating this illness has changed over the years. It's good news!
2:30- Where do we start with treatment options? All about the patient. There are over 18 choices of medications. Therapies are broken down between immunomodulating and Immunosuppressing.
5:20- Why getting a provider that will listen is extremely important.
5:51- Injectables
7:30- Infusions. More potent and sometimes complex.
9:20- Process of infusions. What it's like.
10:25- Oral medications
12:47 -Individualized treatment plans
14:50- What if you need to change medications?
16:23- Side effects
18:52- Price of medications and what can be done about it.
20:33- Medications for managing symptoms
23:40- How medications can impact getting COVID
26:20- Where can people go to find information about medications. MS Society, dcndinc.com
27:40- Parting words of wisdom.
Welcome to MS Minute with DCND. Your podcast for understanding multiple sclerosis.
Every month, our MS experts tackle a different topic to help you manage your disease and live a better life.
DCND is a private neurology practice based out of Dayton, Ohio. It’s certified by the National MS Society as a Comprehensive MS Care Center.
Please note this podcast and its content is designed for educational and informational purposes only. Please consult your own medical team for specific medical advice.
Welcome to the MS minute with DCND! Thank you for tuning in. Our topic today impacts 80 percent of people living with Multiple Sclerosis. It can be embarrassing and frustrating and can prevent you from doing things you normally enjoy doing. We are talking bladder dysfunction. Luckily, there are some treatment options out there to help manage this MS symptom.
Joining me today is Board Certified Neurologist and Distinguished Fellow, Dr. Kenneth Pugar.
What exactly happens with MS patients that causes bladder dysfunction?
Why is it so common?
Some bladder issues are normal to certain life events. How do you know when it’s time to bring it up to your provider?
Many times this condition can be treated with lifestyle modifications. Can you explain?
If those modifications don’t work, what else can you try?
What is Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS) and how might that help?
In severe cases, is self-catheterizing recommended?
Once treated, will this symptom come back?
Why is it so important to make sure this symptom is managed?
What final suggestions or advice do you have for a patient who is experiencing this for the first time?
This episode is for those who are newly diagnosed and want to know what's next in their medical journey.
Neurologist, Dr. Derek Menkedick with Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders answers the questions patients want to know after a diagnosis.
What you will find in this episode:
What is the biggest thing patients need to know?
Where do you go for information?
Are some people more likely to get this diagnosis?
The different kinds of MS
What is a lesion or relapse?
Can you treat it?
What symptoms can someone expect to get?
Why is maintaining a healthy lifestyle so important?
How do you pick the right provider?
Can women with MS still have children?
How can someone get involved with research?
If you would like to know more about MS please visit our website at www.dcndinc.com