Flu Shot or No Flu Shot? That Is the Question

Living With Multiple Sclerosis Today's Newsletter  |  February 03, 2015

Today's Top Story Flu Shot or No Flu Shot? That Is the Question The question of whether to get the flu shot is a personal and perplexing question for people living with MS. The side effects of the vaccine can cause flu-like symptoms, fever, and fatigue. Brad Mann shares his experience with getting the flu shot.  » Featured Article MS Symptom Thesaurus: Dysarthrias, or Speech Problems The medical term for MS speech muck-ups is dysarthrias, conditions in which you have difficulty controlling or coordinating the muscles you use when you speak, or weakness of those muscles. Learn more about dysarthrias.  » Today's Recipe Black Bean Nacho Pizza This pizza gets its zesty heat from jalapeno peppers and Monterey Jack cheese. It's also loaded with vitamin-packed veggies and high-protein black beans, layered over a thin whole wheat crust. Get the recipe.  » Ask the Expert Should I Not Have Children if I Have MS? Just before being diagnosed with MS, my husband and I were planning to start a family. We would always talk about children before; now we just avoid the subject. Any thoughts? See Dr. Lathi's answer  » Everyday Health Apps Download Our Apps for iPhone and iPad Today! Your health is in your hands - literally! Our Everyday Health app is filled with breaking health news, condition facts, and expert tips to help make getting healthy easier than ever. Get the app now! » Everyday Solutions 12 Ways to Improve Memory With MS While memory problems are common with MS, there are steps you can take to improve and protect your cognitive abilities. Start with these strategies.