Episode 295: Numbness, Tingling, Pain, Itch -- Managing Common MS Sensory Symptoms with Dr. Jeffrey Hernandez

In this week's episode, we're talking about a set of MS symptoms that can range in intensity from mildly annoying to completely debilitating. These symptoms include numbness, tingling, pain, that "electric shock" feeling you might experience traveling down the back of your neck, and the infamous MS hug.  Joining me to walk us through how to best manage these sensory symptoms is Dr. Jeffrey Hernandez. Dr. Hernandez is a doctorally prepared nurse practitioner who specializes in multiple sclerosis.  We're also extending an invitation for you to spend a quick couple of minutes taking the RealTalk MS listener survey...and we're adding some motivation to that invitation by giving you an opportunity to win a $100 Amazon gift card. And we're inviting you to get up close and personal with some of the most brilliant MS researchers in the world in Parts 1 and 2 of our two-part special podcast series, Barancik Prize Conversations.  We'll share an amazing essay about living with progressive MS that was written by author and artist, Elizabeth Jameson, and published in the San Francisco Chronicle. You'll hear my recent conversation with one of the leading experts in the world on autologous hematopoietic stem cell therapy (aHSCT), Dr. Jeffrey Cohen. And we'll tell you about how you can participate in the Targeted Exercise for African-Americans with Multiple Sclerosis (TEAAMS) study. We have a lot to talk aboJut! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! Take the RealTalk MS listener survey...you might win a $100 Amazon gift card!  :34 This Week: Managing MS Sensory Symptoms  1:13 Don't miss Parts 1 and 2 of our special series, Barancik Conversations   2:08 Elizabeth Jameson's essay in the San Francisco Chronicle  4:26 Dr. Jeffrey Cohen discusses innovation in MS research and autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (aHSCT)  13:23 How you can participate in the Targeted Exerecise for African-Americans with Multiple Sclerosis (TEAAMS) study   25:34 Dr. Jeffrey Hernandez talks about managing numbness, tingling, pain, and other MS sensory symptoms   28:48 Share this episode  41:59 Please remember to take our listener survey!  42:20 SHARE THIS EPISODE OF REALTALK MS Just copy this link & paste it into your text or email: https://realtalkms.com/295 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] Phone: (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 Take the RealTalk MS Listener Survey  https://realtalkms.com/survey RealTalk MS Special Podcast Series: Barancik Prize Conversations Part 1 https://realtalkms.com/barancik1 RealTalk MS Special Podcast Series: Barancik Prize Conversations Part 2 https://realtalkms.com/barancik2 Project TEAAMS Information and Registration https://projectteamms.ahs.uic.edu PHONE: (833) 727-1887 Take the RealTalk MS Listener Survey  https://realtalkms.com/survey Join the RealTalk MS Facebook Group https://facebook.com/groups/realtalkms Download the RealTalk MS App for iOS Devices https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/realtalk-ms/id1436917200 Download the RealTalk MS App for Android Deviceshttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.wizzard.android.realtalk Give RealTalk MS a rating and review http://www.realtalkms.com/review Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 295 Guests: Dr. Jeffrey Cohen and Dr. Jeffrey Hernandez Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, MSSociety, RealTalkMS Privacy Policy