Cognitive Problems with MS
Cognition refers to memory and thinking. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can affect any function of the body, and cognition is not an exception. Multiple Sclerosis affects memory and thinking in a person causing problems in performing daily tasks related to the brain. These tasks include, but are not limited to, reasoning, solving problems, remembering, focusing, and concentrating etc. How many People Suffer from Cognitive Impairment? In a 2012 research, Jongen, Ter Horst and Brands reported that 40-65% patients with MS faced…
Celebrities on World MS Day 2017
Health activists, patient advocacy groups, and organizations around the world support MS warriors on World MS Day. This year too, many events were planned around the globe to support Multiple Sclerosis warriors. MS Walk events were held and seminars and conferences were conducted to create awareness about Multiple Sclerosis. Indian celebrities also came forward and talked about MS to create awareness and show their support to those fighting this disabling disease. This year, renowned Indian celebrities also came forward to…
Kiss Goodbye To MS
Kiss Goodbye to MS is the world’s biggest international community of people fund raising for multiple sclerosis (MS) research. It is actually the only global fund raising campaign for MS. Multiple Sclerosis, or MS is an autoimmune disease which is becoming quite common in Pakistan as well. Studies show that MS affects women twice more than men. The disease is not easily diagnosed and so far, it has no known cause and no known cure. However, the symptoms can be…
World MS Day 2017
This year, World MS Day will be held on Wednesday 31 May, 2017 and MS organizations across the globe have already started planning events for World MS Day. The Society for Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Pakistan also participated in an MS Awareness Seminar which was organized by PSN (Pakistan Society of Neurology) on Thursday 13 April, 2017 at Faletti’s Hotel, Lahore. Get details about the MS Awareness Seminar on our blog. About World MS Day World MS Day is officially…
MS Seminar 2017 – Photos and Videos
The MS Awareness Seminar held by PSN (Pakistan Society of Neurology) on Thursday 13th April 2017 at Shalimar Hall, Faletti’s Hotel, Lahore went really well. Renowned Neurologists and Neurophysicians from Pakistan attended the seminar including Prof. Athar Javed, Dr. Amir Ikram, Dr. Mohsin Zaheer, Prof. Mohammad Nasrullah, Prof. Naeem Kasuri, Prof. Nadir Zafar, Prof Atiq Ur Rehman, Dr. Qasim Bashir, and Dr. Adnan Aslam. The Society for Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Pakistan also participated in the event and brought patients…
LifeWithMS Seminar 2017
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease which is becoming quite common in our region of the world, but awareness regarding the disease is next to nil in Pakistan. Lack of awareness makes it worse for MS patients to get proper treatment, understand their disease, and live a better life with this disabling disease. This is why arranging MS Awareness Seminars and MS patient meetups is crucial not only for patient education but also for their families and for the general…
World MS Day 2016
This year, we had something different planned for World MS Day 2016. On Wednesday 25 May 2016, the Society for Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Pakistan went LIVE on National Television to raise awareness about MS. We participated in Juggan Kazim’s morning show on PTV Home "Morning with Juggan" along with Dr. Shahid Mukhtar, Assistant Professor Neurology, of Lahore General Hospital. The objective was to help raise awareness about Multiple Sclerosis and to inform patients and their families that they can…
Global MS Employment Survey
If you haven’t already taken part in the Global MS Employment Survey by the World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day organization, you only have 4 days so hurry up! MS patients, family members, or anyone who cares about MS patients can take part in the survey. This is the biggest global survey for MS and employment which aims to find out how MS affects employment. The survey also aims to find new ways to support people affected by MS who want…
30 Days Challenge!
I recently completed the MS exercise 30 days challenge from Healthline.com and I am glad that I did it! 😀 You can also do these exercises and improve your mobility, balance, and strength. These exercises will help you take control of your life, learn to manage your disease and live a better life just like me! You can check all the 30 days MS exercises online at the links given below. Just remember, when you start these exercises, you have…
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