If you’re one of the millions of people from around the world affected by MS you don’t want to deal with it on your own. I know you have the support of your family and doctor, but there are also a number of apps you might want to check out.
Even though there is still no cure it’s possible to live a lot longer with the right treatments. These apps will give you access to everything you want to know and a whole lot more. It’s amazing that you will have so much power in the palm of your hand.
MS Diagnosis and Management
After you first hear the news you feel heartbroken, but it’s only the beginning because you still have to know a lot in order to manage your condition. The MS Diagnosis and Management app is brilliant because it will help you stay up-to-date with all the latest information so you’re always prepared. If you want to manage your MS correctly you should definitely pick up the app, which was actually built with the help of the National MS Society.
MSAA – Multiple Sclerosis Self-Care Manager
There is going to be a million things buzzing around in your head and it’s very hard to keep on top of everything. You can use this app to keep track of your important information, so you will never forget things like lab results and medication lists. You can also take notes about the symptoms you experience on a daily basis so you can speak about them when you see your doctor.
Momentum Magazine
Do you want to be one of the people who read the most popular MS publication in the world? Maybe you will feel better when you hear some inspiring stories from other people who suffer from MS. There are also lots of great reports from the world’s leading specialists giving you information on advancements in research. Each issue comes out every 4 months, but when you download the app you will have access to a huge back catalogue.
MS Journal
MS Journal is an app devoted to helping you take great notes as you battle the disease. You can use it yourself, or it can also be used by your caregiver if you have someone looking after you. There are a few cool features like medication reminders and injection countdown timers, so the only way you will forget something is if you lose your phone. Just like a previous app we spoke about you can take notes in order to share them with your doctor.
Multiple Sclerosis – MedImages Cases
If you want to dig even deeper into your disease it’s possible using this app. You will be presented with a number of cases each week where leading specialists comment on each one talking about how the person’s disease is progressing and how they are responding to treatment. You can also listen to audio commentary in case you don’t want to read it. It’s a great app for doctors, but it’s great for patients too.
This post is contributed by Abbey Brooks, who works at CPAP Only, providers of CPAP machines. She enjoys keeping up with the latest technological inventions in the field of medicine.
