Episode 197: Everything You Need to Know About MS Relapses with Dr. Michelle Cameron

Some people call them flares, some people call them exacerbations, and some people call them MS attacks. But all those terms refer to the very same thing -- an MS relapse. What does a relapse really mean in terms of disease progression? What's the difference between a relapse and a pseudo-relapse? How does pregnancy make you less likely to experience a relapse and then more likely to experience a relapse? Dr. Michelle Cameron is joining me to answer these questions and to share some advice on how to best avoid an MS relapse. Dr. Cameron is a neurologist and physical therapist, and an associate professor in the Department of Neurology at Oregon Health & Science University. We're also sharing the details about this Thursday's Pathways to Wellness in MS program being presented by the National MS Society(it's free to register!). We'll tell you about over $1 million dollars in new progressive MS research grants that were just awarded by the International Progressive MS Alliance. If you're curious about how well-matched you and your DMT really are, we'll let you know how you can test-drive a new MS Disease-Modifying Therapy Comparison app. And we're talking about the latest addition to at-home telehealth treatment when it comes to MS rehabilitation. We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! National MS Society Pathways to Wellness in MS takes place this Thursday  1:24 International Progressive MS Alliance announces new research awards  2:54 International Progressive MS Alliance global webcast will feature MS experts answering your questions  5:06 Wondering about the right DMT for you? There may be an app for that!  5:46 NYU Langone Health launches at-home transcranial direct current stimulation MS rehab program  7:54 Dr. Michelle Cameron shares what you need to know about MS relapses.  11:02 Share this episode  22:48 Have a minute? Leave a rating & review for the podcast  23:09 SHARE THIS EPISODE OF REALTALK MS Just copy this link & paste it into your text or email: https://realtalkms.com/197 ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes. Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts! Email: [email protected]: (310) 526-2283 And don't forget to join us in the RealTalk MS Facebook group! LINKS If your podcast app doesn't allow you to click on these links, you'll find them in the show notes in the RealTalk MS app or at www.RealTalkMS.com National MS Society COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for People Living with MS National MS Society's Pathways to Wellness in MS International Progressive MS Alliance Global Webcast Disease-Modifying Therapies Comparison Tool NYU Langone Health At-Home Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Program Join the RealTalk MS Facebook Group Download the RealTalk MS App for iOS Download the RealTalk MS App for Android Give RealTalk MS a Rating and Review Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 197 Guests: Dr. Michelle Cameron Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, MSSociety, RealTalkMS Privacy Policy