MS can manifest with a variety of symptoms depending on the person, but some of the long term effects include:
Magnifiers:
Vision loss can come and go with MS, and for some it gets progressively worse over time. Coping with vision loss, especially when it is sporadic, can be difficult. Handheld video magnifiers are convenient: they can be carried in a pocket or purse and used for everyday reading and viewing. Desktop magnifiers are also popular but cannot be transported easily so they are better if you frequently read or view items at home.
Portable Personal Amplifiers:
Hearing loss is less common but still occurs with MS. Hearing aids are sometimes used, but because MS affects the central nervous system, hearing aids are not as effective for MS-related hearing loss as for people with hearing loss from another cause.
Mobility:
Dragon NaturallySpeaking is a voice recognition software that is popular for people with Multiple Sclerosis. For some, the loss of mobility and muscle control can be devastating in their personal and work lives. With Dragon software, the user speaks into a microphone connected to their computer, and the speech is turned into printed text.
For those with less severe mobility restrictions, the Magic Wand Keyboard is an alternative to regular typing and mousing that can be a lifesaver for people who lose some of their fine motor control with MS. With this unique keyboard, a pencil-like wand is held either by hand or in the mouth, and activates keys on contact without any strength or pressure required. It can also be used to perform normal mouse functions to click, drag, and double-click.
- Numbness
- Muscle weakness, lack of muscle control
- Vision loss
- Hearing loss
- Difficulty with walking/balance
Magnifiers:
Portable Personal Amplifiers:
Hearing loss is less common but still occurs with MS. Hearing aids are sometimes used, but because MS affects the central nervous system, hearing aids are not as effective for MS-related hearing loss as for people with hearing loss from another cause.
Mobility:
Dragon NaturallySpeaking is a voice recognition software that is popular for people with Multiple Sclerosis. For some, the loss of mobility and muscle control can be devastating in their personal and work lives. With Dragon software, the user speaks into a microphone connected to their computer, and the speech is turned into printed text.
For those with less severe mobility restrictions, the Magic Wand Keyboard is an alternative to regular typing and mousing that can be a lifesaver for people who lose some of their fine motor control with MS. With this unique keyboard, a pencil-like wand is held either by hand or in the mouth, and activates keys on contact without any strength or pressure required. It can also be used to perform normal mouse functions to click, drag, and double-click.
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Posted by: Sehar Electro | November 02, 2010 at 01:41 AM