I have lived all of those tips my entire life but still have worsening problems. The most troublesome right now is that I get flexor spasms, charley horses, or whatever whenever I stretch. Stretching sets them off and they're getting to the point that I can't do anything to get them to stop and the pain is excruciating. I have checked for vitamin deficiencies, hormonal deficiencies, completed extensive metabolic and other blood and urine tests and nothing is out of range. What do you do when stretching sets off a muscle spasm or contraction?
@@BarbaraGrau-k2l oh yikes, that sounds painful. Perhaps speak with your doctor about using a muscle relaxer and plan your stretching for 20-30 minutes after you take it? Or maybe seek the advice of a physical therapist that specializes in MS so they can give you specific exercises that can be effective without triggering the spasms?
Excited to see two of my MS favorites in one video. We are working with Canine Companions on #10. While I have MS, the dog is for my husband who had a severe spinal cord injury in 1988. We’ve gone through their rigorous 5 phase interview process, were approved and are now waiting for his dog to be trained for him. Then we attend a two week training program for us! They are an amazing organization.
Thanks so much Nancy! It is definitely helpful to have this online community of support, tips, and conversations. I so appreciate the doctors that are so generous with their time.
At the 20 Minute mark become a self-advocate. MS can't do it alone. Great people like Dr Boster and the MS community help but if you want to live your best like you need to become a self-advocate. I have learned much from others and I have learned by my own actions and research. Have even invented my own morning breathing, balance and meditation routine. It is the things I do between Dr visits and Infusion that keep me focused, healthy & happy. MS, you can come with me and an invited guest, but make no mistake, I am the driver.
@@EvenSoItIsWell That is good to hear 😃 Also, have you done (a would you do, please) a video on MS cognitive difficulties? That’s the worst part of MS for me 🤔
Thank you for the tips!🤗🧡 Tip #10: I,m a real catlover! I had this ginger cat, Louis🐈, and he was always following me everywhere and was very protecting, empathetic and carrying. In 2022 we had to say goodbye to him after 17 years. 🧡We still miss him a lot! He was my ‘shadowcat.’🙋🏻♀️ 🇳🇱
I want to thank Dr Boster for talking about the importance of water. I've literally started drinking water again after forgetting how important it is. My sister drinks 2.5 litres every day, im gonna drink a litre or more and see how I feel. I wonder if ít will greatly help or not ?
January 2018 to September 2018 I was terribly sick with MS symptoms. I thought I was dieing. The doctors didn't even want to try to listen or help me. I had to put my two eldest daughters in fostercare. Their aunt has since adopted them. I now have a 3 yr old and 2yr old children and my MS symptoms came back 3 weeks ago with a vengence.
I am so sorry your symptoms have returned. Be sure to explain then to your doctor and ask for help. If they don’t listen, get a second opinion or ask for a referral. Keep advocating for yourself!
Thanks for watching. There are many studies showing smoking affects the onset and progression of MS. Here is one article on it. www.msaustralia.org.au/news/is-there-enough-support-for-people-with-ms-to-stop-smoking/
120 ounces….that’s 3.5 litres, no? I’m currently trying to increase to 750ml before lunch and 750ml before dinner: it seems I have a long way to go!! Love the discussion of mindfulness, which I’m in the process of reintroducing to my daily routine 👍😀
I have watched every video that Dr. Boster has put out. I still have one question. I was diagnosed with MS on March 14, 2022. I lost 75% of my sight. Is there anything that I can do or any medicine I can take or any doctor I can go see that will help me to see better. I mean I have a tremendous amount of symptoms but the main one I’m interested in is my sight. Any DMT’s any neurologist any diet anything?
Hi Donald. Thanks for watching. I can’t give medical advice, but I can share resources. According to Brigham and Women’s hospital it optic neuritis typically gets better in 1-3 months but there are other conditions that may cause vision loss. Check with your doctor and continue to take exquisite care of yourself. The less inflammation we have, the better our symptoms. www.brighamandwomens.org/neurology/neuro-ophthalmology/optic-neuritis
It’s been one year and a half. A lot longer than 1 to 3 months. The vision loss is 100% related to my MS diagnosis. Been to 50 doctors. 30 neurologist. 100% related to my MS. Nobody has been able to help me. No medicine no Doctor. Add many MRI’S. Apparently a lesion landed on my optic nerve. I have all the typical MS symptoms. Severe fatigue. Stiffness. Major cognitive issues. Blindness. And the list goes on and on and on.
Thanks for watching Eileen! Dr. Boster probably won't see this comment as it is on my channel, but I think that you doing EMS training is AWESOME!! Good on you!
Thanks for reaching out again Joshua. I don’t have access to the area of Dr. Boster’s RUclips channel to unblock people. I did send a message to the office through the website, but it is possible they have not gotten to it yet. You can reach out too here bosterms.com/contact/
There are mixed reports when it comes to alcohol consumption. Some research shows light-moderate consumption can help www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8259720/
I'VE been experiencing what feels like a flushing or let down on left side of my back and when that happens I cry. The tears just pour down. Anyone else experience this bizarre let down or flushing with crying. What about when you feel winded, lik3 you can't catch your breath, or when you are on your feet you feel like you will pass out? OR sweating with the pain of the spasms. Or your back stiffening to the point your body just wont move. Its like its frozen stiff.
Why is confusion and memory a symptom? How do you deal with people thinking your drunk when you stagger or lose coordination? Been sober 6 years, so that hurts my feelings.
@@soulconnections88 confusion and memory problems can be symptoms because MS affects our brains and can affect the areas associated with memory and how we think. As for people thinking you are drunk, simple explain that you have MS and remember that what other people think is none of our concern. We can’t control their thoughts. We can only control how we feel. Try not to let it hurt your feelings. You are doing the best you can and that is good!
Which of Dr. Boster’s tips will you implement or improve upon?
I have lived all of those tips my entire life but still have worsening problems. The most troublesome right now is that I get flexor spasms, charley horses, or whatever whenever I stretch. Stretching sets them off and they're getting to the point that I can't do anything to get them to stop and the pain is excruciating. I have checked for vitamin deficiencies, hormonal deficiencies, completed extensive metabolic and other blood and urine tests and nothing is out of range. What do you do when stretching sets off a muscle spasm or contraction?
@@BarbaraGrau-k2l oh yikes, that sounds painful. Perhaps speak with your doctor about using a muscle relaxer and plan your stretching for 20-30 minutes after you take it? Or maybe seek the advice of a physical therapist that specializes in MS so they can give you specific exercises that can be effective without triggering the spasms?
We all are FAN of Dr. Boxter😊
Excited to see two of my MS favorites in one video. We are working with Canine Companions on #10. While I have MS, the dog is for my husband who had a severe spinal cord injury in 1988. We’ve gone through their rigorous 5 phase interview process, were approved and are now waiting for his dog to be trained for him. Then we attend a two week training program for us! They are an amazing organization.
Thanks so much for watching. I am so happy for you and your husband! Keep me posted on the new pup!
Dr. Boster is awesome!
100% agree! Thanks for watching!
Dr. Boster and Dr. Berg are my favorite Doctor's. You are amazing to. Trying to help people through this horrible disability
Thanks so much Nancy! It is definitely helpful to have this online community of support, tips, and conversations. I so appreciate the doctors that are so generous with their time.
Thank you both for sharing with us! I find comfort from both of you. Sending you all the love and positivity ☀️
Thanks so much Lii! So glad you find comfort here!
Both of you are my favorite 😍
The MS Gym is the most beneficial treatment I do!!!
Thanks for watching. I have watched many of the MS Gym videos and follow them on social media. They are awesome!
I love it MS. Vickie❤ 🙆♀️🙌🙏💪
Thanks so much! How are you doing??
At the 20 Minute mark become a self-advocate. MS can't do it alone. Great people like Dr Boster and the MS community help but if you want to live your best like you need to become a self-advocate. I have learned much from others and I have learned by my own actions and research. Have even invented my own morning breathing, balance and meditation routine. It is the things I do between Dr visits and Infusion that keep me focused, healthy & happy. MS, you can come with me and an invited guest, but make no mistake, I am the driver.
You are so right! We learn over time to advocate for ourselves and build routines and supports. I love that you are the driver!
Dear doctor its a good idea to remind all the important things to make life better thanks Hi from Israel
Thanks for watching!
Love this - two of my favourite people together ❤ thank you 😊
Aww thanks Jane!!
Thank you Vickie, your content is so reassuring x.
2 more days until I go see my Neurologist 🤔. Thanks for your support
Good luck! Keep me posted on how it goes?
What a great video!
Thanks so much!!
I use classical stretch free on PBS it works . I am 64 . I also recomend Gluten Free and prayer and meditation 10:12
I have seen Classical Stretch! She is really good! Thanks for watching!
Great video 😊. Thanks so much for 1 of many videos
Thanks for watching!
I really like your glasses ☺
Thanks! They are from Pair Eyewear
ruclips.net/video/zZZjYv_x_Uc/видео.html
Already a fan of Dr Boster’ videos, I really enjoyed this 🙂🙏
Thanks for watching!
Also I watch theMS guide and Dr Beaber 🙂
@@grinch4567 yes! I watch the MSGuide too!
@@EvenSoItIsWell
That is good to hear 😃
Also, have you done (a would you do, please) a video on MS cognitive difficulties? That’s the worst part of MS for me 🤔
Thank you for the tips!🤗🧡 Tip #10: I,m a real catlover! I had this ginger cat, Louis🐈, and he was always following me everywhere and was very protecting, empathetic and carrying. In 2022 we had to say goodbye to him after 17 years. 🧡We still miss him a lot! He was my ‘shadowcat.’🙋🏻♀️ 🇳🇱
I completely agree! Cats are wonderful too! They are so intuitive about our health and feelings. I am so sorry you lost your ginger shadow.
@@EvenSoItIsWell Thank you!🤗 We still have his 18 year old sister. But she is more my husbands cat.🐈🐈⬛💞
@@jacynthaschrijver2881 well I think you need a cat to call your own! 😉
Thank you for upping your water . I don't drink enough water.
Cheers!
I want to thank Dr Boster for talking about the importance of water. I've literally started drinking water again after forgetting how important it is. My sister drinks 2.5 litres every day, im gonna drink a litre or more and see how I feel. I wonder if ít will greatly help or not ?
Thanks for watching! Yes, drinking more water will,definitely help with symptoms. Good on you for increasing it.
Grateful to you and Dr Boster in bringing this invaluable information to us. 🙏✨️😊💜
Thanks so much for watching!
Here comes the kitty 🐈
I quit tabacco in 2019. But I believe pot helps with various symptoms.
The fatigue symptom anyways if its a sativa.
Thanks for watching. Yes, marijuana can help with some symptoms but is best in edibles. Inhaling any smoke can be bad for people with MS.
January 2018 to September 2018 I was terribly sick with MS symptoms. I thought I was dieing. The doctors didn't even want to try to listen or help me. I had to put my two eldest daughters in fostercare. Their aunt has since adopted them. I now have a 3 yr old and 2yr old children and my MS symptoms came back 3 weeks ago with a vengence.
I want my kids to have a good life.
I am so sorry your symptoms have returned. Be sure to explain then to your doctor and ask for help. If they don’t listen, get a second opinion or ask for a referral. Keep advocating for yourself!
Can we get a source about the %50 speed up from smoking?
Thanks for watching. There are many studies showing smoking affects the onset and progression of MS. Here is one article on it. www.msaustralia.org.au/news/is-there-enough-support-for-people-with-ms-to-stop-smoking/
120 ounces….that’s 3.5 litres, no?
I’m currently trying to increase to 750ml before lunch and 750ml before dinner: it seems I have a long way to go!!
Love the discussion of mindfulness, which I’m in the process of reintroducing to my daily routine 👍😀
Yes. 3.5 liters. So glad you are getting back to mindfulness. I really find it helpful.
@@EvenSoItIsWell
Me too!! I was in a good rhythm, and then circumstances shifted a bit….and how easily I was thrown out of my usual pattern 🤔🙄🙏
I have watched every video that Dr. Boster has put out. I still have one question. I was diagnosed with MS on March 14, 2022. I lost 75% of my sight. Is there anything that I can do or any medicine I can take or any doctor I can go see that will help me to see better. I mean I have a tremendous amount of symptoms but the main one I’m interested in is my sight. Any DMT’s any neurologist any diet anything?
Hi Donald. Thanks for watching. I can’t give medical advice, but I can share resources. According to Brigham and Women’s hospital it optic neuritis typically gets better in 1-3 months but there are other conditions that may cause vision loss. Check with your doctor and continue to take exquisite care of yourself. The less inflammation we have, the better our symptoms.
www.brighamandwomens.org/neurology/neuro-ophthalmology/optic-neuritis
It’s been one year and a half. A lot longer than 1 to 3 months. The vision loss is 100% related to my MS diagnosis. Been to 50 doctors. 30 neurologist. 100% related to my MS. Nobody has been able to help me. No medicine no Doctor. Add many MRI’S. Apparently a lesion landed on my optic nerve. I have all the typical MS symptoms. Severe fatigue. Stiffness. Major cognitive issues. Blindness. And the list goes on and on and on.
I am so sorry you are struggling.
@@donaldsmolder7152 Do you have spms..?
Dr.Boster,I'm doing EMS training,What do u think of it?Thank you
Thanks for watching Eileen! Dr. Boster probably won't see this comment as it is on my channel, but I think that you doing EMS training is AWESOME!! Good on you!
@@EvenSoItIsWell Thanks a lot
Hello. I reached out for help on Dr B's channel a few weeks ago. I still seemed to be blocked. Any idea of what I can do? Thank you
Thanks for reaching out again Joshua. I don’t have access to the area of Dr. Boster’s RUclips channel to unblock people. I did send a message to the office through the website, but it is possible they have not gotten to it yet.
You can reach out too here bosterms.com/contact/
does alcohol consumption be done when we have MS?
eithr it is whisky or wine?
There are mixed reports when it comes to alcohol consumption. Some research shows light-moderate consumption can help www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8259720/
Thank you for the reply😊
I'VE been experiencing what feels like a flushing or let down on left side of my back and when that happens I cry. The tears just pour down. Anyone else experience this bizarre let down or flushing with crying. What about when you feel winded, lik3 you can't catch your breath, or when you are on your feet you feel like you will pass out? OR sweating with the pain of the spasms. Or your back stiffening to the point your body just wont move. Its like its frozen stiff.
The spasms at the base and centre of spine feels so scary.
I haven’t experienced these symptoms but MS can affect any nerve in our CNS so it is possible. Definitely discuss with your doctor.
Why is confusion and memory a symptom? How do you deal with people thinking your drunk when you stagger or lose coordination? Been sober 6 years, so that hurts my feelings.
How do you deal with people calling you a hypochondriac, when you know your symptoms are real but no one is listening?
@@soulconnections88 confusion and memory problems can be symptoms because MS affects our brains and can affect the areas associated with memory and how we think. As for people thinking you are drunk, simple explain that you have MS and remember that what other people think is none of our concern. We can’t control their thoughts. We can only control how we feel. Try not to let it hurt your feelings. You are doing the best you can and that is good!