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Neurologist and caregiver, Dr. Sharon Merryman joins us to discuss the important role caregivers have and why it's important to talk about the caregiver's health too!

1:00- Why caregivers are so important
1:45- Limitations. How caregivers can help with those.
4:21- How caregivers can help emotionally
6:59- Communication between patient and caregiver
11:00- When should someone ask for help?
13:00- When should you hire someone?
14:40- Caring for the caregiver
23:38- Finding the beauty in caregiving.

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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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While it may be uncomfortable to talk about, sexual problems are very common in MS patients.  Dr. Kenneth Pugar talks about the different types of issue that can arise and the solutions he suggests to 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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Dr. Derek Menkedick talks about how exercise can help MS symptoms and what different options there are for patients. 

1:00- Why exercise never used to be recommended for MS patients
8:00- Why exercising can help with fatigue/Cardio & Aerobic 
10:45- Yoga/Pilates
12:15- Online workouts
13:25- Water exercises
18:00- Staying safe during a workout.

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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Board certified Physician Assistant, Sarah Dooley talks about the most common symptom for MS patients...fatigue. 

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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DCND is a private neurology practice based out of Dayton, Ohio. It is certified by the National MS Society as a Comprehensive MS Care Center. 

Please note this podcast and its content is designed for educational and informational purposes only. Please consult your own medical team for specific medical advice.

Welcome to MS minute with DCND! As always, thank you for tuning in. Our topic today is a very important one. You have MS, what are your treatment options. 

Joining us for this episodes is board certified Neurologist and MS specialist Dr. Kenneth Mankowski.

What you will find in this episode:
1:09-How treating this illness has changed over the years. It's good news!
2:30- Where do we start with treatment options? All about the patient. There are over 18 choices of medications.  Therapies are broken down between immunomodulating and Immunosuppressing.
5:20- Why getting a provider that will listen is extremely important.
5:51- Injectables
7:30- Infusions. More potent and sometimes complex.
9:20- Process of infusions. What it's like.
10:25- Oral medications 
12:47 -Individualized treatment plans
14:50- What if you need to change medications?
16:23- Side effects
18:52- Price of medications and what can be done about it.
20:33- Medications for managing symptoms
23:40- How medications can impact getting COVID 
26:20- Where can people go to find information about medications. MS Society, dcndinc.com
27:40- Parting words of wisdom. 

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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Welcome to MS Minute with DCND. Your podcast for understanding multiple sclerosis. 

Every month, our MS experts tackle a different topic to help you manage your disease and live a better life. 

DCND is a private neurology practice based out of Dayton, Ohio. It’s certified by the National MS Society as a Comprehensive MS Care Center. 

Please note this podcast and its content is designed for educational and informational purposes only. Please consult your own medical team for specific medical advice.

Welcome to the MS minute with DCND! Thank you for tuning in. Our topic today impacts 80 percent of people living with Multiple Sclerosis. It can be embarrassing and frustrating and can prevent you from doing things you normally enjoy doing. We are talking bladder dysfunction. Luckily, there are some treatment options out there to help manage this MS symptom. 

Joining me today is Board Certified Neurologist and Distinguished Fellow, Dr. Kenneth Pugar. 

What exactly happens with MS patients that causes bladder dysfunction? 
Why is it so common?
Some bladder issues are normal to certain life events. How do you know when it’s time to bring it up to your provider?
Many times this condition can be treated with lifestyle modifications. Can you explain? 
If those modifications don’t work, what else can you try?  
What is Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS) and how might that help?
In severe cases, is self-catheterizing recommended?
Once treated, will this symptom come back?
Why is it so important to make sure this symptom is managed?
What final suggestions or advice do you have for a patient who is experiencing this for the first time?

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 is for those who are newly diagnosed and want to know what's next in their medical journey.

Neurologist, Dr. Derek Menkedick with Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders answers the questions patients want to know after a diagnosis.

What you will find in this episode:
What is the biggest thing patients need to know?
Where do you go for information?
Are some people more likely to get this diagnosis?
The different kinds of MS
What is a lesion or relapse?
Can you treat it?
What symptoms can someone expect to get?
Why is maintaining a healthy lifestyle so important?
How do you pick the right provider?
Can women with MS still have children?
How can someone get involved with research?

If you would like to know more about MS please visit our website at www.dcndinc.com 

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.