The Multiple Sclerosis

Self-Management Workshop

Class#1Multiple Sclerosis Self-

ManagementWorkshop

To Improve Quality of Life

Medical Management Medications

Copaxone -subcutaneous (SC) injection given once daily

Avonex IM once per week

Rebif is prescribed for RRMS and given SC three times per week

Betaseron and Extavia- every other day SC

Tysabri once per month IV

Novantrone-by IV infusion every three months with limited doses

. Gilenya (fingolimod) oral once per day

Medical Management

Medication Regimes- adhering to difficult medications

Using medical devices (walkers, canes braces, wheelchairs,

Adhering to diets, exercise, PT, OT

(Lorig & Holman, 2003).

Emotional Management

Stress-managementEffectively copes with depression Fear and Anger, mood swings

(Lorig & Holman, 2003).

Role Management

Hobbies

Jobs

Home Life

Changing and creating new meaningful behaviors or life roles

(Lorig & Holman, 2003).

Next 5 Class

1. Communication (Healthcare providers)

2. Stress-management3. Exercise4. Diet/CAM5. Fatigue

How to get the most from the workshop

Class participation

Homework assignments

Attend all classes.

Arrive on time.

Bring a support person to all classes.

Reference

Lorig, K. R. & Holman, H. R. (2003). Self-management education: History, definitions, outcomes and mechanisms. Annals Behavioral Medicine. 26(1), 1–7).

National Multiple Sclerosis Society (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.nationalmssociety.org/index.aspx