MS Minute with DCND

Send us Fan Mail When an MS Relapse Happens: Understanding the Role of Steroids In this episode of MS Minute with DCND, we sit down with Dr. Nicole Alexander to talk about one of the most common treatments for MS relapses: steroids. What exactly is a relapse? When are steroids recommended, and how do they help? Are steroids necessary for every relapse? Dr. Alexander explains what patients should know about treating an MS relapse, what to expect from steroid treatment, potential side effects, ...

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Kenneth Pugar as he discusses one of the most common—and often misunderstood—symptoms of multiple sclerosis: fatigue. Learn why MS fatigue happens, how it differs from simply feeling tired, and why it can have such a significant impact on daily life. Dr. Pugar also shares practical tips and strategies to help patients better manage fatigue and conserve their energy. Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of MS Minute with DCND, Robin and her husband Randy join us for an honest and deeply personal conversation about Robin’s Multiple Sclerosis journey. Together, they share the emotional story of her diagnosis, the challenges and uncertainty that followed, and the impact MS has had on their lives. Robin opens up about experiencing a relapse, how it affected her physically and emotionally, and the difficult moments they faced navigating the unknown. Randy shares h...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of MS minute with DCND is a little different. We are bringing you inside a live multiple sclerosis support group. Where real questions, concerns, and experiences take center stage. In this session, Dr. Derek Menkedick joins the conversation to break down one of the most important tools in MS care: imaging, especially MRI. Thank you for listening to MS Minute with DCND. Dayton Center for Neurological Disorders is a private neurology group out of Dayton, OH. Our go...

Send us Fan Mail Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a complex neurological condition that affects the central nervous system, disrupting communication between the brain and the body. While MS is often associated with mobility challenges, it can also impact speech, voice, swallowing, and cognitive communication skills. This is where speech therapy plays a vital role. Jessica Allen and Spencer Ambach are speech therapists with Kettering Health Rehab & Balance Center. They explain what speech ...