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. 3:00- MS Hug4:00- Triggers9:30- Dangerous?11- Lhermitte's Sign18:30- Trigeminal NeuralgiaThank 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. 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.

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. 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 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. 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 goes through some other conditions that can mimic MS and its symptoms. 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.

More info about Walk MS: https://mssociety.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=2039Thank 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.