How can I prevent relapses in multiple sclerosis?

Since multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease, it often develops and relapses under certain triggers. Flu, fever, childbirth and fatigue are the most common triggers for onset and relapse in that order. In addition, emotional excitement, drug allergy, cold and surgery can also cause onset and relapse, and unauthorized discontinuation of medication, before menstruation, as well as abdominal pain and diarrhea can cause relapse. Therefore, in addition to conventional treatment, various precautions in life are also very important. In daily life, patients can prioritize their daily work and study needs in order to prevent and regulate: 1, pay attention to saving physical energy: patients should have a daily schedule to properly arrange their daily life or work including the order of priority in order to save physical energy some work must be done on the same day should be done first can be done slowly can be postponed to tomorrow or the day after what to do and how to do, should be done from not For example, when preparing three meals, you can collect all the ingredients needed in advance and put them within reach, and then sit down to do laundry and sun-drying without having to do too much at one time when ironing can be done sitting down. 2, multiple sclerosis diet: for patients with multiple sclerosis to achieve a balanced diet is important to maintain good health patients should ensure a balanced diet without picking multiple species there is evidence that cod liver oil plant unsaturated fatty acids may have a role in preventing relapses of multiple sclerosis so as with cardiovascular disease it is recommended that patients take a low-fat, high-fiber diet. 3, the application of hormones: patients with recurrent disease often use a large number of hormone shock treatment after the need to reduce the amount of about 1 month to stop according to the condition of the hormone can stimulate the secretion of gastric acid to increase the appetite of patients, patients should pay attention to control the amount of food to avoid inducing obesity leading to hyperlipidemia hypertension diabetes because the increase in gastric acid secretion has adverse effects on the mucosa of the digestive tract, so patients should avoid eating too Some patients need to use acid-suppressing drugs and gastric mucosal protective agents while using hormones. 4, strengthen protection, prevent colds: this article is particularly important. Avoid contact with patients with infectious diseases, such as influenza, and go to public places less often during the high season of influenza to reduce the chance of infection. Some patients recover very well, once the flu, often repeated, aggravating the disease. Once the symptoms of mild infection, should be communicated with the doctor early treatment. 5, psychological factors play an important role in recurrence: extreme distress due to post-illness legacy of pain, numbness, spasm, tremor, paralysis, defecation disorder, restricted daily activities, anxiety about recurrence, and even suicidal tendencies, often accompanied by severe insomnia, fatigue, depression, poor psychological conditions, often resulting in relapse. Patients must establish confidence to overcome the disease, under the guidance of doctors, actively carry out rehabilitation training, exercise limb function, according to environmental conditions, using physical therapy, acupuncture, massage and other methods to reduce pain, spasm and tremor, supplemented by drugs when necessary. Try to participate in social activities within their capabilities, relieve psychological pressure and maintain a good psychological state. 6, do not stop the medication: patients often need to take long-term medication, sometimes because of adverse reactions can not tolerate and stop the medication, the results of the disease repeated. Therefore, patients should actively communicate with their doctors when they have problems taking medication, do not stop taking it without permission, and insist on long-term follow-up. 7, vaccination and drug allergy can also be induced: patients should avoid vaccination against hepatitis B, polio, measles, influenza, etc., but should not stop immunizations that are medically necessary due to age, occupation or place of residence, etc. They should consult their doctors before using drugs, and communicate with them early when they have minor redness, itching, rash and other allergic symptoms. 8, smoking is also a risk factor for the development of the disease: compared with non-smokers, the relapse rate of smokers is three times higher, smoking is a risk factor for the development of the disease, therefore, patients should be prohibited from smoking. 9.Adequate sleep, regular living, and regular life are also important.