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When it gets hot outside MS symptoms can flare up. MS Specialist, Dr. Derek Menkedick shares insight on what causes this and some suggestions on how to keep your body temperature regulated. 

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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Age impacts several aspects of our health. In this episode, we look at how it can impact your MS. 

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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Neurologist and sleep expert, Dr. Michelle Noel talks about sleep issues and how it impacts our health. 
Why sleep issues are so prevalent for people living with MS. 
How do you know if sleep is the issue and if you are sleep-deprived?
Why are sleep issues more common for people living with MS?
Is snoring normal?
What can be done about sleep apnea?
What can we do to get better sleep?
What should our sleep environment look like?

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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A vision issue is a very common first symptom of Multiple Sclerosis. Emily Dowd, NP with DCND discusses the different kinds of vision issues that MS patients have and what management options are available. 

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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MS Specialist, Dr. Derek Menkedick talks with us about the sudden MS symptoms that can come up such as the MS hug, trigeminal neuralgia, and Lhermitte's sign. 

3:00- MS Hug
4:00- Triggers
9:30- Dangerous?
11- Lhermitte's Sign
18:30- Trigeminal Neuralgia

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 Medicine and Rehabilitation provider, Dr. Jim Beegan joins us to talk Spasticity and how he manages it with his patients. 

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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MS Navigator, Maria Damico joins us to discuss the many different ways they can help patients.
A MS Navigator is a service the MS Society provides.
They are highly skilled, compassionate professionals — who connect you to the information, resources and support needed to move your life forward. These supportive partners help navigate the challenges of MS unique to your situation.

In this episode we talk about some of the most popular questions navigators get and the answers they provide.
To get in contact with a MS Navigator click here. 

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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Nutrition, diet, and lifestyle are discussed in this episode with Nicole Alexander, DO and Sarah Dooley, PA. 

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. Kenneth Pugar joins us to discuss Secondary Progressive MS. What it is, when a patient typically gets it and what to do when someone is diagnosed. 

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 we discuss pregnancy, fertility and postpartum concerns for patients with MS. Can they have a healthy pregnancy? What things should be considered with their disease management? We cover all of those common questions. 

Dr. Nicole Alexander is the guest on the podcast. She is a neurologist with Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders. She is part of the practice's MS center. 

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.