Radio Campaign
During World MS Day 2018 Awareness Campaign, the Society for Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Pakistan collaborated with Roche Pakistan to help raise awareness about MS. Apart from the LetsBeatMS social media campaign, a Radio campaign was also started. MS Awareness messages were aired on different Radio Channels from time to time throughout the days, from Monday 28 May to Wednesday 30 May 2018 to let people know what MS is, Facts about Multiple Sclerosis, Message from Dr. Sarwar Siddiqui, Vice…
#LetsBeatMS
On World MS Day 2018, which took place on Wednesday, 30 May 2018, the Society for Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Pakistan raised awareness about MS on different platforms, including local television and news channels, radio channels, as well as online and on Social Media. About our Social Media Campaign Our Social Media campaign for this year was titled “Let’s Beat MS” and could be followed on Facebook using the hashtag #LetsBeatMS Here are all the graphics and visuals from our…
MS Relapse: Causes
When someone is diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, they are warned about a relapse. They want to know more about it and what steps they can or should take to prevent it. In this article, we will answer some of these questions. What is an MS Relapse? Devon Conway, MD, a neurologist at the Cleveland Clinic, explains an MS relapse as follows: “When a new neurological symptom develops in multiple sclerosis, one that isn’t related to an infection, and lasts for…
World MS Day 2018
Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease which damages the spinal cord, the insulating covers of nerve cells, called myelin, and the brain. MS doesn’t come for a year or two… it comes for life. MS patients live a tough life. Every sun rises with a new challenge and sets to come back again with new ones for the next day. What adds insult to injury is that masses have little knowledge about MS, especially in Pakistan. What is World…
MS Warrior Hasnain Khan
Multiple Sclerosis is a long-term chronic condition, which affects the brain and spinal cord. It disrupts brain coordination with the body, which can result in problems with vision, movement, and balance. Despite the obstacles, MS patients fight against the disease hard and try to live life to the fullest. One such patient was 25-year-old Hasnain Khan, a young aspirant from Karachi. He was a patient of Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PPMS), which means the onset of the disease was progressive…
Epilepsy Congress 2018
We are pleased to announce that the Society for Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Pakistan is a collaborator for the upcoming Epilepsy Congress 2018 which is going to be held in Cape Town, South Africa amid September 17 and 18, 2018. You can check the list of collaorators for the event at https://epilepsycongress.neuroconferences.com/collaborators.php Various Educators, Epileptologists, Brain Surgeons, Neuro specialists and researchers will be giving inclusive talks about the approach towards Epilepsy and Brain Disorders at the Congress. The Conference is…
Vitamin D and Multiple Sclerosis
The benefits of vitamin D are common knowledge. It keeps our bones, teeth and muscles healthy, supports health of the immune system, brain and nervous system, regulates insulin levels and aids diabetes management, and works to strengthen the heart function. The deficiency of vitamin D, on the other hand, welcomes various problems and diseases. Eighty percent cases of pelvic fractures are known to have deficiency of this important vitamin. In this article we will explain the importance of the ‘sunshine…
Make Life Easier with MS
Living with Multiple Sclerosis is quite challenging. You can make some lifestyle changes to live a happier and fuller life with MS. Here are some strategies to adopt that will help you improve your quality of life, take charge of MS and make life easier with MS. Plan for the Long Term You have to plan ahead of time because you don’t know what the coming day might bring. You also don’t know the condition you may be in after…
Safety tips for MS Patients
Multiple Sclerosis patients are prone to injuries. Falls are regular for some patients, and striking with an object is usually the most common cause. MS patients have low bone density; which means that their bones can break easily if they are ever in an accident. They need safety at work and at home. In this article, we will give you safety tips for your home and those at work. Be sure to check these Tips for MS Patients Multiple Sclerosis…
MS Facts – Quick facts about Multiple Sclerosis
Here is a list of some quick MS Facts we have compiled and published on our Facebook page so far: MS Fact # 1 – The number of women diagnosed with MS is greater than men. MS Fact # 2 – The periods of relapse suffered by a patient will almost always be of different lengths and severity. These relapses can be controlled to an extent with the help of medication. MS Fact # 3 – Multiple Sclerosis or MS…
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