World MS Day – Radio Interview on CityFM89
World MS Day is an international event designed to raise awareness about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and its impact on 2.5 million people globally. The day falls on 28 May every year and it is aimed to support patients suffering from MS and to tell them that they are not alone in their fight against MS. The Society for Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Pakistan raised awareness on World MS Day this year by giving a radio interview on CityFM89. Listen to…
Exactly one year since my last MS relapse
Exactly one year ago, on 11 May 2013, General elections were held in Pakistan, and that is the date when I had my last MS relapse. I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis on 31 January 2011, more than three years ago, which was a life turning event for me. In these 3 years, I have had 3 relapses, an average of 1 relapse every year. My Third Relapse I had my third relapse on the General elections day last year,…
Connection between Sunlight, Vitamin D and Multiple Sclerosis
One of the main facts that every possible patient of Multiple Sclerosis needs to be aware of is that where you live might have something to add to the symptoms of your disease as well as to the incidence of this disease. This is because in addition to the ratio of polyunsaturated fats to saturated fats and the fat consumption in your body, research shows that height or latitude of the region where you live might have a role to…
Yes! We are now a registered charity!
Masha Allah, we have great news for our fans and followers! We are happy to announce that we are now a registered charitable Society with the Registrar Joint Stock Companies. Our registration number is PR/8586/L/S/14/427 This is a massive step forward in our aim to create awareness about Multiple Sclerosis in Pakistan. The Society has been registered under the name ‘Society for Multiple Sclerosis Patients‘, registered in Lahore on 20 February, 2014. As the President of the Society, I would…
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Ribbon Cross Stitch Pattern – Free Download
In an effort to raise public awareness of multiple sclerosis, I came up with this cross stitch pattern. I found lots of breast cancer awareness cross stitch patterns online, but I didn’t find any Multiple Sclerosis awareness cross stitch pattern. The tutorial for this MS cross stitch project was posted on my friends Magic Imprints blog if you want to have a look at the step by step photos. Orange Ribbon for Multiple Sclerosis awareness Awareness ribbons use different colors…
Learn to get rid of your MS symptoms
I attended a webinar last week by Dr. Rudolph (Rudy) Cartwright / Scott Cartwright, MPH, on ‘How to Get Rid of Your Multiple Sclerosis Fatigue and Stop Your Balance, Pain, & Vision Problems and get your Life Back!‘ The webinar hosted by MSFundamentals covered some crucial points which can help patients suffering from Multiple Sclerosis live better lives and avoid MS related fatigue and stiffness. About Dr. Rudy Cartwright Dr. Rudy Cartwright is a retired Neurosurgeon from Odessa, Texas, who…
Common vision problems in Multiple Sclerosis patients
One of the problems that result because of Multiple Sclerosis is related to the person’s vision. Since Multiple Sclerosis is an auto-immune disease, therefore, the nerve cells that transmit messages around the body get affected and sometimes, this damage can have an impact on the eyesight of the person. Good news is that this effect is normally very mild and can be treated; only rarely is the affect significant enough to cause partial or complete blindness. Optic Neuritis In scientific…
Share your MS story with the world
Today, May 29, is World MS Day, an international event designed to raise awareness of multiple sclerosis all over the world. As part of the efforts to raise multiple sclerosis awareness in Pakistan, we are joining the global multiple sclerosis (MS) community in celebrating World MS Day by encouraging our readers to exchange information and experiences about MS. On this day, the Society for Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Pakistan gives you an opportunity to share your MS story with the…
Still struggling to survive here!
When I launched this blog, I never even thought I would be using it as a platform to appeal to my readers to use their right as citizens of this nation to come out and vote in the upcoming elections on 11 May, 2013… Specifically to vote for ‘Naya Pakistan‘. I am a strong PTI supporter and although I cannot do much to support the political party by going and attending jalsas or by becoming a TR (Tabdeeli Razakar) because…
Tips for MS patients
Here is a list of MS tips we have compiled and published on our Facebook page so far: MS Tip # 1 – MS patients should avoid heat as it can worsen their symptoms. Going out on a hot day, sunbathing, cooking or just using the hair dryer should be avoided. MS Tip # 2 – Living with multiple sclerosis can cause frustration, helplessness, depression and sometimes anger. To cope with the disease, it is important that you relax yourself…
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