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%Begin  Best of Tippi: MS Tips From Millennials Everyday Health MenuNewslettersSearch Multiple Sclerosis <h1>The Best Tips for MS According to Millennials</h1>BEST OF TIPPI: Here’s what Gen Y has to say about life with MS. By Kerry WeissMedically Reviewed by Jason Paul Chua, MD, PhDReviewed: September 23, 2021Medically ReviewedOn Tippi you can share your best tips and learn a bunch more from others living with MS.iStockFatigue, brain fog, weakness, trouble balancing … these might not sound like health concerns of the average millennial, but for those who have multiple sclerosis (MS), they’re often top of mind. MS is a chronic, lifelong condition that affects your nervous system, and it’s usually diagnosed between ages 20 and 50, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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BEST OF TIPPI: Here’s what Gen Y has to say about life with MS. By Kerry WeissMedically Reviewed by Jason Paul Chua, MD, PhDReviewed: September 23, 2021Medically ReviewedOn Tippi you can share your best tips and learn a bunch more from others living with MS.iStockFatigue, brain fog, weakness, trouble balancing … these might not sound like health concerns of the average millennial, but for those who have multiple sclerosis (MS), they’re often top of mind. MS is a chronic, lifelong condition that affects your nervous system, and it’s usually diagnosed between ages 20 and 50, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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That means some millennials (those born between 1981 and 1996) are in the midst of navigating life with MS. Although MS affects each person somewhat differently, for most people who have it, MS is a source of stress, and it also requires changes and adaptations at home, in the workplace, and in relationships. Because it can help a lot to hear how other people with MS have navigated these challenges, we asked millennials to share their best MS advice, and one theme came up repeatedly: self-care.
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That means some millennials (those born between 1981 and 1996) are in the midst of navigating life with MS. Although MS affects each person somewhat differently, for most people who have it, MS is a source of stress, and it also requires changes and adaptations at home, in the workplace, and in relationships. Because it can help a lot to hear how other people with MS have navigated these challenges, we asked millennials to share their best MS advice, and one theme came up repeatedly: self-care.
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This generation is finding that prioritizing their health and wellness can help them live their best life with MS. Want to hear what they have to say?
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You can read hundreds of real-life tips from people with MS (plus experts and caregivers) on Tippi MS. For starters, here are a few of our favorites: QUESTION OF THE DAY: Multiple SclerosisWhat are some ways you handle the unpredictability of MS?Add tip <h2>Wellness Is One Thing in Your Control</h2>Wellness for millennials with MS is much the same as wellness for anyone: Follow a healthy diet, engage in regular physical activity, don’t smoke, get enough sleep, find ways to relax and manage stress, and seek help for emotional or relationship problems.
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You can read hundreds of real-life tips from people with MS (plus experts and caregivers) on Tippi MS. For starters, here are a few of our favorites: QUESTION OF THE DAY: Multiple SclerosisWhat are some ways you handle the unpredictability of MS?Add tip

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Wellness for millennials with MS is much the same as wellness for anyone: Follow a healthy diet, engage in regular physical activity, don’t smoke, get enough sleep, find ways to relax and manage stress, and seek help for emotional or relationship problems.
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Some of these healthy habits are particularly relevant for people living with MS. For example, it’s known that smoking or being exposed to secondhand smoke both raises the risk of developing MS and speeds the progression from relapsing-remitting MS to secondary-progressive MS. On a more positive note, it’s also been found that exercise significantly reduces fatigue in people with MS, as reported in March 2020 in BMC Neurology.
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Some of these healthy habits are particularly relevant for people living with MS. For example, it’s known that smoking or being exposed to secondhand smoke both raises the risk of developing MS and speeds the progression from relapsing-remitting MS to secondary-progressive MS. On a more positive note, it’s also been found that exercise significantly reduces fatigue in people with MS, as reported in March 2020 in BMC Neurology.
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Regular exercise can also improve balance and quality of life, and it can help to prevent such chronic illnesses as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. If you need help establishing a healthy lifestyle, talk to your doctor about how and where to start, and who can help you along the way.
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Regular exercise can also improve balance and quality of life, and it can help to prevent such chronic illnesses as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. If you need help establishing a healthy lifestyle, talk to your doctor about how and where to start, and who can help you along the way.
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Here are some tips from millennials with MS on how they stay healthy and emotionally centered: I ensure that I have a couple of healthy snacks for myself that are grab and go, for days when I don’t have the energy to make a more elaborate breakfast or lunch. I love a quick bottled shake, yogurt, granola bar, or fruit to help keep my energy up without worrying about if making it will sap too much time.— Julie, 40, living with MS for 1 to 5 yearsFacebookTwitterI try to stay as active as possible, especially with outdoor activities.
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Here are some tips from millennials with MS on how they stay healthy and emotionally centered: I ensure that I have a couple of healthy snacks for myself that are grab and go, for days when I don’t have the energy to make a more elaborate breakfast or lunch. I love a quick bottled shake, yogurt, granola bar, or fruit to help keep my energy up without worrying about if making it will sap too much time.— Julie, 40, living with MS for 1 to 5 yearsFacebookTwitterI try to stay as active as possible, especially with outdoor activities.
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I like pushing my body, and in a way, I like feeling the symptoms so I become aware of them and can manage them.— Max, 31, living with MS for more than 5 yearsFacebookTwitterTo manage MS and stress, try deep breathing and meditation. Also, use the 5x5 rule: If it’s not going to matter five years from now, don’t waste five minutes on it. Humor is a must as a stress reliever, as well.— Stephanie Lynn, 39, living with MS for more than 5 yearsFacebookTwitterAn acupressure mat and pillow help me so much with the tightness in my back and neck and even to fall asleep.— Female, 26, living with MSFacebookTwitterI schedule massages or facials every once in a while to help me relax and keep my spirits up.— Autumn, 27, living with MS for 1 to 5 yearsFacebookTwitterListen to music related to how you are feeling.
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I like pushing my body, and in a way, I like feeling the symptoms so I become aware of them and can manage them.— Max, 31, living with MS for more than 5 yearsFacebookTwitterTo manage MS and stress, try deep breathing and meditation. Also, use the 5x5 rule: If it’s not going to matter five years from now, don’t waste five minutes on it. Humor is a must as a stress reliever, as well.— Stephanie Lynn, 39, living with MS for more than 5 yearsFacebookTwitterAn acupressure mat and pillow help me so much with the tightness in my back and neck and even to fall asleep.— Female, 26, living with MSFacebookTwitterI schedule massages or facials every once in a while to help me relax and keep my spirits up.— Autumn, 27, living with MS for 1 to 5 yearsFacebookTwitterListen to music related to how you are feeling.
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It helps me a lot.— Female, 37, living with MS for more than 5 yearsFacebookTwitter <h2>Convenience Is Key</h2>According to market researchers, convenience is important to millennials — and that applies to many areas of life. A survey conducted in March 2021 by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society found that more than 70 percent of respondents who identified as millennials, Gen X, or Gen Z said they preferred telemedicine appointments over in-person medical appointments because of convenience.
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It helps me a lot.— Female, 37, living with MS for more than 5 yearsFacebookTwitter

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According to market researchers, convenience is important to millennials — and that applies to many areas of life. A survey conducted in March 2021 by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society found that more than 70 percent of respondents who identified as millennials, Gen X, or Gen Z said they preferred telemedicine appointments over in-person medical appointments because of convenience.
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RELATED: Telemedicine for MS Care: Two Thumbs Up When it comes to living well with MS, finding ways to achieve daily tasks with ease is similarly valued by millennials: I use a task app to keep tabs on things I want to do that day. Set timed reminders for things like meds or time-sensitive tasks.
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RELATED: Telemedicine for MS Care: Two Thumbs Up When it comes to living well with MS, finding ways to achieve daily tasks with ease is similarly valued by millennials: I use a task app to keep tabs on things I want to do that day. Set timed reminders for things like meds or time-sensitive tasks.
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I set timers on my watch to remind me to check or complete stuff.— 34, living with MSFacebookTwitterWhen you’re dealing with MS fatigue, your shower chair is your best friend, and it can be used not just when you are in the shower! I rely on it while I put makeup on, blow-dry my hair, etc.— Julie, 40, living with MS for 1 to 5 yearsFacebookTwitterCrossword puzzles are greatly helping me to find the right words.— Male, 37, living with MS for more than 5 yearsFacebookTwitter <h4>Editor&#x27 s Picks</h4> <h3>Join the 100s of people sharing tips on Tippi MS Post your tip </h3> <h2>Cultivate Friends You Can Lean On</h2>MS can be physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding, so it’s important to identify people you can trust to help and support you along the way. That includes medical professionals, friends and family, coworkers, and others who are living with MS and understand what you’re going through.
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I set timers on my watch to remind me to check or complete stuff.— 34, living with MSFacebookTwitterWhen you’re dealing with MS fatigue, your shower chair is your best friend, and it can be used not just when you are in the shower! I rely on it while I put makeup on, blow-dry my hair, etc.— Julie, 40, living with MS for 1 to 5 yearsFacebookTwitterCrossword puzzles are greatly helping me to find the right words.— Male, 37, living with MS for more than 5 yearsFacebookTwitter

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MS can be physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding, so it’s important to identify people you can trust to help and support you along the way. That includes medical professionals, friends and family, coworkers, and others who are living with MS and understand what you’re going through.
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Finding support is equally important for caregivers of people with MS. Here are some pointers for getting the support you need: Your friends, as well-meaning as they may be, will not understand what it means for you to live with MS day to day.
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Finding support is equally important for caregivers of people with MS. Here are some pointers for getting the support you need: Your friends, as well-meaning as they may be, will not understand what it means for you to live with MS day to day.
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This is not their fault. But it makes it all the more important that you have friends in your life who DO understand. Whether they are virtual or ‘real life’ friends, make and cultivate friendships with others who are in the same boat.— Nancy, 39, living with MS for more than 5 yearsFacebookTwitterDisclosing your MS to someone you trust at work can help you in the long run.— Renee, 32, living with MS for more than 5 yearsFacebookTwitterLook after your mental health.
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This is not their fault. But it makes it all the more important that you have friends in your life who DO understand. Whether they are virtual or ‘real life’ friends, make and cultivate friendships with others who are in the same boat.— Nancy, 39, living with MS for more than 5 yearsFacebookTwitterDisclosing your MS to someone you trust at work can help you in the long run.— Renee, 32, living with MS for more than 5 yearsFacebookTwitterLook after your mental health.
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With MS, we think of all the physical difficulties, but looking after your mental health is just as important. Speak out if you feel alone, join a local MS support group, talk to a friend, or make a counseling appointment. Dealing with MS is hard enough as it is — don&#x27;t do it alone.— Christina, 28, living with MS for 1 to 5 yearsFacebookTwitterFor anyone with a loved one recently (or not so recently) diagnosed with MS, I urge you to find a group of people who you can connect with.— Megan, 29, cares for someone with MSFacebookTwitter <h2>Look for Ways to Adapt and Tools to Help</h2>Some symptoms of MS may come and go, while others may become chronic.
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With MS, we think of all the physical difficulties, but looking after your mental health is just as important. Speak out if you feel alone, join a local MS support group, talk to a friend, or make a counseling appointment. Dealing with MS is hard enough as it is — don't do it alone.— Christina, 28, living with MS for 1 to 5 yearsFacebookTwitterFor anyone with a loved one recently (or not so recently) diagnosed with MS, I urge you to find a group of people who you can connect with.— Megan, 29, cares for someone with MSFacebookTwitter

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Some symptoms of MS may come and go, while others may become chronic.
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Over time, you’ll likely want to find tools and techniques that can help you conserve your energy while enabling you to do what you want to do. For some people, that can mean seeking out a walking aid such as trekking poles or a cane.
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Over time, you’ll likely want to find tools and techniques that can help you conserve your energy while enabling you to do what you want to do. For some people, that can mean seeking out a walking aid such as trekking poles or a cane.
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For others, finding the right cooling product — or right combination of cooling products — may keep outdoor activities doable in hot weather. For still others, technologies such as voice activation may be what’s needed. And when it comes to chores such as housekeeping, adapting to MS may mean changing not just your methods but also your expectations for what you can reasonably accomplish.
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For others, finding the right cooling product — or right combination of cooling products — may keep outdoor activities doable in hot weather. For still others, technologies such as voice activation may be what’s needed. And when it comes to chores such as housekeeping, adapting to MS may mean changing not just your methods but also your expectations for what you can reasonably accomplish.
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If you feel like MS is preventing you from doing the things you love, look for a workaround that can make a task easier or an activity more accessible — or ask your friends with MS how they deal with the problem. Here are how some millennials have approached the changes MS has brought into their lives: You’ve got to experiment to find out what your new baseline is. There’s going to be trial and error at first.
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If you feel like MS is preventing you from doing the things you love, look for a workaround that can make a task easier or an activity more accessible — or ask your friends with MS how they deal with the problem. Here are how some millennials have approached the changes MS has brought into their lives: You’ve got to experiment to find out what your new baseline is. There’s going to be trial and error at first.
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It’s going to take a bit of time to figure out what you can do, what you can’t do, and determining how to do the things you want to do.— Jack Osbourne, 35, TV personality, living with MS for more than 5 yearsFacebookTwitterJust got the new Revlon hair dryer and styler all-in-one ... makes blow-drying my hair much easier, only needing one tool and one hand.— Female, 39, living with MS for 1 to 5 yearsFacebookTwitterIf you have bladder problems, consider getting Botox on your bladder. It’s the best thing I ever did!— Female, 40, living with MSFacebookTwitterA bath mat has helped me so much.
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It’s going to take a bit of time to figure out what you can do, what you can’t do, and determining how to do the things you want to do.— Jack Osbourne, 35, TV personality, living with MS for more than 5 yearsFacebookTwitterJust got the new Revlon hair dryer and styler all-in-one ... makes blow-drying my hair much easier, only needing one tool and one hand.— Female, 39, living with MS for 1 to 5 yearsFacebookTwitterIf you have bladder problems, consider getting Botox on your bladder. It’s the best thing I ever did!— Female, 40, living with MSFacebookTwitterA bath mat has helped me so much.
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I feel much safer now when taking a shower.— Female, 37, living with MS for more than 5 yearsFacebookTwitterI use cabinet shelf liners as a grip to open jars and bottles — works like a charm. I just cut them in squares and put them on the top and twist.— Heather, 39, living with MS for 1 to 5 yearsFacebookTwitterIf you have a metallic taste in your mouth after infusions, drink root beer.— Male, 36, cares for someone who has MSFacebookTwitter <h2>Most Recent in Multiple Sclerosis</h2> <h3>Tried-and-True Diet Tips That People With MS Swear By</h3> <h3>7 Foods to Avoid When You Have MS</h3> <h3>12 Popular MS Blogs to Check Out in 2022</h3> <h3>11 Ways to Beat FOMO When You Have Multiple Sclerosis</h3>NEWSLETTERS <h3>Sign up for our Multiple Sclerosis Newsletter </h3>SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.MORE IN <h3>Advances in Diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis</h3> <h3>13 Celebrities Who Have Multiple Sclerosis</h3> <h3>12 Popular MS Blogs to Check Out in 2022</h3>
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I feel much safer now when taking a shower.— Female, 37, living with MS for more than 5 yearsFacebookTwitterI use cabinet shelf liners as a grip to open jars and bottles — works like a charm. I just cut them in squares and put them on the top and twist.— Heather, 39, living with MS for 1 to 5 yearsFacebookTwitterIf you have a metallic taste in your mouth after infusions, drink root beer.— Male, 36, cares for someone who has MSFacebookTwitter

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