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Does MS brain fog go away?
The longer you have had MS the more likely cognitive problems are to occur. Research suggests that cognitive symptoms usually stay the same over several years, or only very gradually worsen. You have time to develop strategies to compensate for any difficulties, or train your brain to slow down any cognitive decline.
What does MS do to your thinking?
The cognitive difficulties that are most common in people with MS tend to be with memory and speed of information processing. There may also be problems with multitasking, sustained memory and concentration, prioritizing, decision-making, and organization.
Can you reverse the effects of MS?
Disease modifying treatments (DMTs) may be able to reverse the symptoms caused by MS for some people with relapsing MS. This is according to new research published in the Journal of Neurology. This is the first study that has measured whether people’s long-term symptoms improve following treatment.
How do you fight MS brain fog?
Focus on doing one task at a time in a quiet, distraction-free space. Use the time of day you have the most energy for the most difficult tasks. Ask family and friends to speak more slowly to give you more time to process information. Practice deep breathing to reduce the stress and frustration of brain fog.
Does MS brain fog come and go?
Cog fog can come on slowly or suddenly As with all things MS, cog fog is individual to the person. It results from damage to the myelin, the covering of the nerves in the brain. Each of us has a different lesion load and area affected, hence, different degrees and types of cog fog.
How can I make my MS better?
Here are some tips that can make it easier for patients and caregivers alike to deal with MS.
- Eat for optimal health. Everyone can benefit from a good diet, but especially people with chronic diseases such as MS.
- Commit to regular exercise.
- Address sleep issues.
- Customize your environment.
- Reach out and get involved.
What is one of the best ways to improve MS me?
Here are a handful of examples to help you feel better in your daily life.
- Get plenty of good rest.
- Exercise.
- Refresh and cool down.
- Eat a balanced diet.
- Relax and relieve stress.
- Maintain your normal and daily activities.
- Keep your friends and family close.
- Maintain your old hobbies and find some new ones.
How fast does brain atrophy from MS?
Brain atrophy, the gradual loss of brain volume, is quite extensive in MS, nearly 0.5–1.35\% per year, far off the limits of normal aging [5, 6].
Can MS lead to dementia?
In sum, the presence, prevalence, and nature of dementia in MS has been ignored for far too long. The one prevalence study of which I am aware that suggests that 22\% of clinic patients with MS may have a dementia. This certainly suggests that a dementia state in MS is not “rare” enough to be dismissed.