Multiple Sclerosis Center of Central Louisiana

04/20/2026

"I think that there is a lot of contradiction on this specific topic/symptom when it comes to MS. For a long time, it was believed that those with MS did not have any pain caused by the disease..."

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03/19/2026

"Nearly every informational MS site you visit has loads of information on the common symptoms like numbness and optic neuritis, but what about the other lesser-known evils of MS?"

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It's easy to find plenty of information on common MS symptoms but rarer issues are much harder to find. Learn more about rare MS symptoms.

02/20/2026

"MS can create a lot of frightening moments and symptoms. Some of the scariest symptoms have to do with one of our primary senses: our ability to see..."

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Vision problems can be on of the first noticeable MS symptoms and they can show up in many ways. Losing a primary sense can be terrifying.

01/19/2026

"I was recently asked if I had any advice for people who are newly diagnosed. I have 4 pieces of advice that I hope will help make navigating this time a bit more manageable..."

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A person with MS writes an open letter full of advice for people who are newly diagnosed. Read about finding trusted information and more.

12/20/2025

"Recently, I was talking to another person with MS, and she mentioned that she believed she was having trouble understanding when people were joking. She then asked me if I thought it could be related to MS. It’s a pretty interesting question..."

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MS can cause cognitive problems, but can it also cause problems in social situations like difficulty picking up changes in tone or expression?

12/15/2025

Our center wishes you a Merry Christmas and a happy new year!!!🎄🎅🤶

11/18/2025

"It's not just a jump—it's myoclonus, where the startle dial is cranked up to ten! Ever had a sudden noise make the whole body tense up so hard a person flings a plate of birthday cake across the room? Learn how to deal with these oopsie moments, when not even a plate of cake is safe."

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Everyone experiences myoclonus to an extent, but it can be extremely intensified and debilitating for people with MS. Learn more about myoclonus and MS.

11/13/2025

Happy Nurse Practitioner WEEK to our wonderful and unique nurses Lacey Coco Lemoine and Reghan Hall Littlepage . You deserve a whole entire month!! 🎉🎊🎉🎊🥳

10/18/2025

"MS symptoms affect the body in different ways. Often, symptoms do not affect both sides of the body equally. One side may feel different from the other. One eye may droop, one leg might drag, and one hand might have a weaker grip. Parts of the body may also feel numb or tingly, with the opposite side feeling stronger."

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Many people experience MS symptoms on only one side of their bodies. Read about our community members' one-sided symptoms and why they present in that way.

09/29/2025

"Change. It can't be avoided, it almost always can't be controlled, and is often somewhat unpredictable. For some people, change is much more prevalent in life than it is for others. MS, for example, is practically a synonym of change..."

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Unexpected changes are a constant of life, especially when living with MS. It's important to learn how to adjust and adapt to the challenges along the way.

08/19/2025

"Much of the numbness I experience is in my legs, feet, arms, hands, and occasionally my face. It can feel like a tingling sensation, vibrating, pins and needles, or like the area is asleep, or “dead.” Sometimes, the affected area will feel like a bunch of bees buzzing, if you can imagine that as a physical sensation. These periods of numbness can last anywhere from a few minutes to several days."

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Sometimes, the affected area will feel like a bunch of bees buzzing.

07/21/2025

Increased humidity can be extremely devastating to someone with MS, even when the ambient temperature is fairly mild. Increased humidity alone is enough to raise our body temperatures and bring about a worsening of symptoms."

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The higher the humidity, the worse the body is at being able to cool itself and regulate its own temperature, which can worsen symptoms for those with MS.