Whats the Best Way to Stay Healthy and Avoid Attacks?
Avoid heat There are several things you can do to feel better if you have MS. First, try to avoid the triggers that make you feel worse. Although heat does not further damage the nervous system, it may bring out old symptoms that you haven’t had in a while, as well as deplete your energy levels. As such, it is generally a good idea to avoid overexerting yourself on hot and humid days and stay as cool as possible in the summer months. While taking hot showers or baths will not cause damage to your nervous system, the previously damaged neurons do not function quite as efficiently while your body temperature is up, thus making you notice your old symptoms, such as weakness and visual problems. Good sleep habits It is extremely important to develop good sleep habits. While none of us does well with sleep-deprivation, it is particularly important in people with MS, because it may affect how well you function the next day. While not proven to cause MS flares in general, sleep-deprivation, g
