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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow GBCDs WorkSide EffectsConcernsWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How GBCDs Work Side Effects Concerns When to Seek Care Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the gold standard test for diagnosing and monitoring the progression ofmultiple sclerosis (MS).Some types of MRI require using gadolinium-based contrast dye (GBCD).The dye frequently causes side effects, such as nausea, headaches, dizziness, and rash, but they tend to be mild....

One of those people is Dr. Terry Wahls, a physician who has MS. After becoming wheelchair-bound, she developed the Wahls protocol, a dietary approach aimed to rejuvenate cells and slow the process of MS. The Wahls protocol is similar topaleoor keto diets, but more restrictive. This diet is not a replacement for MS treatment with medication but rather is an additional measure to help manage symptoms of MS. lacaosa / Getty Images...

Key TakeawaysPregnancy appears to reduce the onset of the first symptoms of multiple sclerosis for three years.The protective effect appears strongest in pregnancies that go through the second and third trimesters, when hormones calm an overactive immune system.Pregnancy hormones may change the expression of genes connected with the immune system, protecting not only the fetus but also reducing relapses of MS.Onset of MS was not further delayed in women with multiple pregnancies....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptoms of MS vs. ALSCausesDiagnosis of MS vs. ALSTreatmentSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms of MS vs. ALS Causes Diagnosis of MS vs. ALS Treatment Summary Multiple sclerosis (MS)andamyotrophiclateral sclerosis (ALS)are lifelong neurological diseases associated with muscle weakness and physical disability. MS is related to an immune system attack on nerve coverings. ALS weakens muscles and its cause is unknown....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMucinex D vs Mucinex DM: What Are They and How Do They Work?Dosage Strengths and FormsMucinex D vs. Mucinex DM: Side EffectsDrug-Drug InteractionsSafety WarningsWhich One Is Right for You? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Mucinex D vs Mucinex DM: What Are They and How Do They Work? Dosage Strengths and Forms Mucinex D vs. Mucinex DM: Side Effects Drug-Drug Interactions Safety Warnings...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Common ColdDrugs for ColdsWhat Is Mucinex?What Is DayQuil?Dosing GuidelinesSafe Use GuidanceEfficacySide Effects and PrecautionsPotential for InteractionAlternative Treatment MethodsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Common Cold Drugs for Colds What Is Mucinex? What Is DayQuil? Dosing Guidelines Safe Use Guidance Efficacy Side Effects and Precautions Potential for Interaction Alternative Treatment Methods Frequently Asked Questions Cold symptoms are typically mild and usually treated with over-the-counter (OTC) medications....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUses of Mucuna PruriensSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityInteractionsHow to StoreSimilar SupplementsFrequently Asked QuestionsSources & What to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses of Mucuna Pruriens Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Interactions How to Store Similar Supplements Frequently Asked Questions Sources & What to Look For M. pruriens(velvet bean or cowage) can be found in food or supplement form. It containslevodopa(L-dopa), a potent bioactive ingredient that increases levels of dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in mood, memory, and muscle movement....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverview of Shoulder InstabilityCauses of MDISymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentSurgery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview of Shoulder Instability Causes of MDI Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Surgery Theshoulder joint is a complex jointthat allows more motion than any other joint in the body. This joint mobility is usually stable and well controlled. But some people have shoulder joints that are too mobile. This may make the shoulder more likely to move out of joint....

Themultifidusand rotatores are two back muscles that belong to a group known as the deep layer of the intrinsic back muscles. Jordan Beal / EyeEm / Getty Images The back has a (potentially confusing) number of groups, including an overall extrinsic layer that mainly moves the upper extremity and helps with breathing, plus an overall intrinsic layer, tasked with moving the spine itself. Inside each of these main layer divisions are more layers and/or muscle groups....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomyFunctionCause of Back PainRecommended ExercisesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy Function Cause of Back Pain Recommended Exercises Frequently Asked Questions Themultifidusmuscle is a series of long, narrow muscles located on either side of the spinal column that help stabilize the lower portion of the spine, called thelumbar spine.It’s also referred to as the lumbar multifidus. The multifidus muscle plays a role in extending your back and helps keep your spine stable....

Patrice Latron / Getty Images Accommodating IOLs These IOLs are designed to work with the ciliary body, a small muscle inside the eye. The ciliary body is a part of our normal near point focusing mechanism that we use throughout our lives. This muscle contracts each time we attempt to focus on something at a close range. When it contracts, it allows our natural lens to change shape, increasing power in order to bring near items into focus....

Key TakeawaysThe FDA has issued its third alert this year for ground cinnamon, recommending the recall of nine brands due to elevated lead levels.While no illnesses have been reported in association with these products, long-term exposure to lead can cause serious health issues, particularly in children.Consumers are advised to stop using or discard the affected products. Key Takeaways The FDA has issued its third alert this year for ground cinnamon, recommending the recall of nine brands due to elevated lead levels....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Multiple myelomaandleukemiaare cancers that both start in blood cells, but they are two very different forms of cancer. Myelomais a cancer of the bone marrow, specifically the plasma cells. Leukemia also is a cancer of bone marrow and stems from one of the two main groups of young white blood cell types, lymphocytes or myelocytes precursors....