#21 Medications

#21 Medications

MS medications do the heavy lifting when it comes to slowing the disease and easing symptoms. But there's a whole side to them your neurologist rarely has time to mention - and it goes beyond just side effects.    Some biologics need to stay refrigerated while you travel. Infusions mean planning life around hospital visits and the fatigue that follows.    Tune in as we walk through the main types of MS medication, and the everyday lifestyle factors that quietly come with them.    —    💪 TAKE CHARGE!    With our free MS QuickStart Guide: https://www.physikits.com/multiple-sclerosis-quickstart-guide    MS PhysiKit with Fatigue Toolkit: https://www.physikits.com/ms-physikit (🐣 Don't forget to comment down below - if you know you know🐣)   —    TIMESTAMPS   00:00 — Intro  01:07 — Why we want to address medications  02:27 — 3 main types of MS medications  05:30 — Disease Modifying Therapies (DMTs) in a nutshell  12:18 — What are corticosteroids?  16:45 — Symptom-specific medications  21:25 — The hidden lifestyle changes that come with meds  22:35 — Side note on "biologics"/monoclonal antibodies  25:23 — Travelling with niche medications  32:02 — When to chat to your doctor  33:00 — Wrapping up    —    🤔 Who are we?    Our mission is to make high-quality neurological rehabilitation and science information understandable and accessible to all those driven to learn more about their neurological condition - from brain injuries and stroke, to neurodegenerative conditions like multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease.    New episodes coming weekly, so stay-tuned!    Leave any questions or topic ideas in the comments below.    —    🎉 Support what we do!  https://www.physikits.com/support    —    SOCIAL LINKS    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/physikits  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physikits  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@physikits

#20 The Many Faces of Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis

Fatigue is one of the most pervasive symptoms from Multiple Sclerosis. On top of being debilitating by itself, it also makes all other symptoms worse. To make things even more complicated, it isn't a static symptom! It fluctuates heavily day-to-day, and can be influenced by so many factors week-to-week. Tune in to learn where MS fatigue comes from, why it fluctuates, and a few key strategies to start taking back control. — 💪 TAKE CHARGE! With our free MS QuickStart Guide: https://www.physikits.com/multiple-sclerosis-quickstart-guide [https://www.physikits.com/multiple-sclerosis-quickstart-guide] MS PhysiKit with Fatigue Toolkit: https://www.physikits.com/ms-physikit [https://www.physikits.com/ms-physikit] (🐣 Don't forget to comment down below - if you know you know🐣) — TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Intro 01:09 — Why is MS fatigue different? 06:38 — Medication side effects 11:33 — Hot tip: track your fatigue! 17:03 — The importance of sleep 20:42 — The role of exercise/activity 23:46 — Pacing is key. 26:42 — Spoon theory overview 33:33 — Key takeaways 35:39 — Wrapping up — 🤔 Who are we? Our mission is to make high-quality neurological rehabilitation and science information understandable and accessible to all those driven to learn more about their neurological condition - from brain injuries and stroke, to neurodegenerative conditions like multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. New episodes coming weekly, so stay-tuned! Leave any questions or topic ideas in the comments below. — 🎉 Support what we do! https://www.physikits.com/support [https://www.physikits.com/support] — SOCIAL LINKS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/physikits [https://www.facebook.com/physikits] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physikits [https://www.instagram.com/physikits] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@physikits [https://www.tiktok.com/@physikits]

#19 How Stress Affects MS Symptoms

Continuing our miniseries on factors that cause fluctuations in MS symptoms, today we're tackling stress.   Stemming from either physical or emotional stimuli, the stress response is a physiological process baked into our DNA that has wide-ranging effects.   Tune in to learn why we get stressed, the difference between acute and chronic stress (especially in the modern world), how this can affect MS, and what we recommend doing about it.   —    💪 TAKE CHARGE!    With our free MS QuickStart Guide: https://www.physikits.com/multiple-sclerosis-quickstart-guide    MS PhysiKit with Stress Toolkit: https://www.physikits.com/ms-physikit

#18 Uhthoff's Phenomenon: Why Heat Exacerbates MS Symptoms

If you live with MS, you may have experienced increases in symptoms after a hot shower, during summer, or after exercise. That isn't your imagination! It's a known process called "Uhthoff's Phenomenon", with physiological mechanisms behind it. Tune in as we break down why this happens, why it isn't a sign of a relapse, and a few strategies you can do to minimise it.

#17 What Causes MS? (The Study that Changed Everything!)

"What causes MS?" is a question we get asked all the time - and for good reason! A complete answer to the question still doesn't exist, but recent scientific breakthroughs mean that we are now closer than ever... and it looks like a common virus may be to blame.  In this special episode of NeuroNotes, we breakdown our best current understanding of the causes of MS by covering two key studies:  - A 2022 landmark study implicating Epstein-Barr Virus as the strongest risk factor for MS 🔗 Full paper here: https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abj8222 - A recent 2025 review compiling the latest research between MS and EBV 🔗 Full paper here: https://doi.org/10.1212/NXI.0000000000200460 This isn't one you want to miss!