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When an MS Relapse Happens: Understanding the Role of Steroids

In this episode of MS Minute with DCND, we sit down with Dr. Nicole Alexander to talk about one of the most common treatments for MS relapses: steroids. What exactly is a relapse? When are steroids recommended, and how do they help? Are steroids necessary for every relapse?

Dr. Alexander explains what patients should know about treating an MS relapse, what to expect from steroid treatment, potential side effects, and why recognizing and addressing relapses promptly can be an important part of MS care.

Whether you've experienced a relapse before or are newly navigating an MS diagnosis, this episode provides a clear, practical look at when steroids are used, how they work, and what patients can expect.

Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com. 

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Join Dr. Kenneth Pugar as he discusses one of the most common—and often misunderstood—symptoms of multiple sclerosis: fatigue. Learn why MS fatigue happens, how it differs from simply feeling tired, and why it can have such a significant impact on daily life. Dr. Pugar also shares practical tips and strategies to help patients better manage fatigue and conserve their energy.

Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com. 

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In this episode of MS Minute with DCND, Robin and her husband Randy join us for an honest and deeply personal conversation about Robin’s Multiple Sclerosis journey. Together, they share the emotional story of her diagnosis, the challenges and uncertainty that followed, and the impact MS has had on their lives.

Robin opens up about experiencing a relapse, how it affected her physically and emotionally, and the difficult moments they faced navigating the unknown. Randy shares his perspective as a spouse and caregiver, offering insight into the strength, support, and resilience that have helped them move forward together.

From the early warning signs to what comes next in Robin’s MS journey, this episode is a powerful reminder that no one faces MS alone. 

Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com. 

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This episode of MS minute with DCND is a little different. We are bringing you inside a live multiple sclerosis support group. Where real questions, concerns, and experiences take center stage. In this session, Dr. Derek Menkedick joins the conversation to break down one of the most important tools in MS care: imaging, especially MRI.

Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com. 

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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a complex neurological condition that affects the central nervous system, disrupting communication between the brain and the body. While MS is often associated with mobility challenges, it can also impact speech, voice, swallowing, and cognitive communication skills. This is where speech therapy plays a vital role. 

Jessica Allen and Spencer Ambach are speech therapists with Kettering Health Rehab & Balance Center. They explain what speech therapy is, common misconceptions and how it can help MS patients with a variety of issues. 

Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com. 

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Dr. Derek Menkedick joins us to discuss what DMTs are and how they can help patients with Multiple Sclerosis. 

Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com. 

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One of our certified MS nursing specialists helps answer some of the most common questions she gets regarding FMLA and disability. 

Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com. 

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Nicole Cornett, DPT,, A physical therapist with Kettering Health is the guest in this episode of MS Minute with DCND. 

1:10- Pelvic floor therapy definition

1:45- Pelvic floor dysfunction and why it's prevalent with MS patients.

2:35- Bowel and constipation  

3:50- Muscle weakness or over activity

4:15- How therapy can help

5:00- What to expect during an appointment

8:40- Improving the quality of life

13:00- How we can practice breathing at home

16:00- When to see a therapist

Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com. 

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Rachel is a patient with DCND and has been living with MS for more than seven years. She walks us through her journey of finding out she had MS after waking up numb to how she has found power in accepting it. 

1:00- Waking up numb!

2:23- Finally getting answers

7:50- Symptoms and the MS Hug

10:50- How it changed her life

14:50- How to learn how to be in tune with what your body is telling you

16:57- Fatigue

18:50- Mental and physical changes

22:30- Community and how it's helped

27:26: Fight and Learn

Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com. 

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Physical Therapist and Clinical Specialist, Megan Skidmore, PT, DPT joins us to discuss the role of PT for patients living with Multiple Sclerosis and how it can help enhance the quality of life. 

In this episode:

1:00 -What is PT

2:40- When is the right time to reach out to PT?

4:25- Care team approach

4:30- Biggest thing they help treat at rehabilitation. Working smarter, not harder. 

6:00- Why moving the body is so important. 

8:15- Deciding when to incorporate mobility equipment. 

10:10- What to expect during your first appointment

12:15- First hand story of improvement she has witnessed. 

15:30- Numbness and how PT can help

18:30- Bladder/Bowel

21:00- How long you will need PT

22:00- Other kinds of therapy

26:00- Final thoughts

Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our goal is to help those living with MS with monthly educational episodes. You can find more about DCND at www.dcndinc.com.