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February 12, 2025
Living Well with MS while Managing Pain
Mary Curran MSW
Can Do MS
This episode explores how to manage the different types of pain associated with multiple sclerosis. We discuss the role of behavioral interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and behavioral activation in reducing pain’s impact and improving quality of life. We also share practical tips for people who don’t have access to a CBT therapist and offer a brief relaxation exercise to try together. Tune in to learn how to take control of your pain and reconnect with what matters most, even in the face of MS.
February 12, 2025
Living with MS? Here’s Why You Should Prioritize Self-Care
HealthCentral
“In general, prioritizing self-care is important for everyone, but especially for those who live with a chronic condition … Living with a chronic illness like MS inevitably increases stress. Many people report when their stress is worse or when they’re not taking care of themselves, MS symptoms feel worse, too.”
March 11, 2024
Cognitive behavioral therapy significantly reduces chronic pain and fatigue
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
A five-year study at the Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab finds that people with chronic pain experienced a significant reduction in their pain levels after participating in a study that provided phone-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focused on helping people self-manage their pain.
January 13, 2024
How to thrive in an uncertain world
The New York Times
A growing body of evidence and a range of new interventions suggest that skillfully managing uncertainty in the face of what’s murky or unexpected is an effective treatment for anxiety and a likely path to building resilience.
June 13, 2023
A phone-based intervention for self-managing pain at work
Dawn Ehde, PhD, Mary Curran, MSW, LICSW
INside the OUTcomes: A Rehabilitation Research Podcast
This podcast episode features our research study participant discussing her experience with a telephone-based pain intervention, highlighting its impact on managing pain in a workplace setting.
April 10, 2023
MS support groups: black representation matters
Everyday Health
When it comes to MS support groups, compatibility matters. With careful consideration, and some trial-and-error, you’ll be able to home in on one where you feel comfortable.
April 10, 2023
You don’t know me: how MS symptoms impact how you’re perceived
Everyday Health
Communicating about MS can help generate awareness and understanding. It also alerts those around you to ways they can assist when you need it.
February 1, 2023
Access to mental health care is a big gap. Learn about the evidence-based treatments that can help address mental health conditions.
November 17, 2022
Pain in progressive multiple sclerosis: advancing treatment and research
International Progressive MS Alliance Global webcast.
Learn about the latest advances in treatment and research on the topic of pain during this 30-minute global webcast.
September 2022
What to expect from mental health care: a guide for people with multiple sclerosis
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
This guide outlines strategies to improve your emotional well-being including mental health information including diagnoses, and options for seeking providers.
September 8, 2022
Can Do Multiple Sclerosis
Learn about the types of pain that can occur in MS and the medical, rehabilitative, and psychological strategies available to manage it.
august 26, 2022
Ask an MS expert: engaging with mental health providers
National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Ask an MS Expert
Dr. Dawn Ehde shares the importance of treating your mental health. Learn about different mental health providers, how to navigate appointments, and what you can do now to improve your emotional well-being.
june 15, 2022
Expert voices: Pain management for people with multiple sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis News Today
Learn about the complex landscape of pain management for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS), highlighting the challenges faced by healthcare providers.
March 16, 2022
How to build a personal multiple sclerosis support network
Kopa
From managing diverse symptoms to embracing emotional well-being, discover how to forge an essential network that empowers you through the challenges of living with MS
November 20, 2020
Managing MS Pain with Drs. Dawn Ehde and Heidi Maloni
Real Talk MS podcast
MS-related pain is one of those invisible symptoms that can have a profound impact on your quality of life. Learn about the best strategies to manage MS related pain.
November 20, 2020
Multiple sclerosis pain management and treatments
National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Ask an MS Expert podcast
Learn about non-pharmacologic interventions that help with MS-related pain – like cognitive behavioral therapy – as well as medical strategies like cannabis.
September 11, 2020
Resilience and MS with Dr. Dawn Ehde
Real Talk MS podcast
Explore the essential concept of resilience, its pivotal role in enhancing the well-being of individuals impacted by MS. and discover effective strategies for cultivating personal resilience.
September 11, 2020
Addressing the challenges of multiple sclerosis through resilience
National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Ask an MS Expert webcast
Explore the essential concept of resilience, its pivotal role in enhancing the well-being of individuals impacted by MS. and discover effective strategies for cultivating personal resilience.
2016
Resilience: addressing the challenges of multiple sclerosis
National Multiple Sclerosis Society North American Education Program
Hear discussions from clinicians and researchers at the forefront of resilience theory, as well as from individuals who have learned to become more resilient when facing MS as well as the ongoing challenges of everyday life.
2012
Managing pain and sleep issues in multiple sclerosis
National Multiple Sclerosis Society North American Education Program
Learn more about two issues that can have a profound impact on quality of life – pain and sleep disorders in MS – and about managing these problems, available treatment options, and research to identify the cause of pain and sleep disorders.
2010
Self management: The keys to taking charge of your MS
MS Focus
Self-management has been found to be an empowering strategy to improve health and reduce negative effects of symptoms for people living with many different types of chronic disease, including MS.