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How to manage what you cannot do
Do not let

your pain? what you can do.
interfere with

– John Wooden

The pain that you are experiencing may be because of involvement of neuronal tissue and
nerve fibers as part of an inflammatory process caused by MS.

Here are some tips to manage your pain symptoms better.

how the pain feels?
Keep a
‘pain diary’ where and when it begins?
to note: what factors affect it?

It may help your doctor to diagnose and treat you well!

Some common treatments are mentioned here, you can speak to your doctor if you
require more details.

Medications-
your doctor knows best what to prescribe to you

Other methods include

 Acupuncture
 Acupressure

 Therapies such as behavioral activation, hypnosis, and relaxation techniques
 Physiotherapy
 Massages

 Application of cold or heat provides relief
 Stretching exercises
 Yoga

 Aqua therapy
 Botox also helps in pain from muscle spasms in MS

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