The Multiple Sclerosis Encouragement Organization (MSEO) is pleased to let you know about Apps that were developed by Dr. Darin Okuda, MD from the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, which you can purchase or download for free (if stated). You can put these Apps on your phone to help you manage your MS. All Phone Apps are available from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

The Phone Apps cover a range of topics from Managing your MS Fatigue; Understanding MRI, Plant Based App; an MS Relapse Tool and an App for those who are newly diagnosed with MS or for helping those with MS prepare for your appointment with your neurologist.

If you download an app that asks you to allow “Notifications” on your phone, select yes as this will allow you to track your progress or in the case of the MS Fatigue App, track your fatigue.

Disclaimer

Please Note that these apps are available to provide information only and does not constitute a physician/patient relationship with Dr. Okuda or the Multiple Sclerosis Encouragement Organization (MSEO). These apps are also not considered medical treatment. The purpose of these Apps is to provide you information so that you may discuss with your physician your symptoms and which treatment options may be right for you.

The MSEO does not benefit financially from your purchase or download of the Phone Apps.

MS Fatigue Fix       $4.99

Over 90% of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients suffer from fatigue and many report it as their most debilitating symptom. We’re here to fix that! MS Fatigue-Fix will help you better understand your MS fatigue, identify common habits that could be increasing your fatigue, and most importantly, give you customized solutions to help increase your energy levels! Use the Fatigue Tracker to monitor your fatigue over time and the Treatments Organizer to help you keep track of medications you have already tried along with the solutions that work best for you. With the most comprehensive solutions list to date that extends beyond prescription treatments, you will find numerous solutions and strategies that will help you regain control of your energy and get you back to enjoying all of the things you love!

Features:
* Learn the top 10 things you need to know about MS fatigue
* 3 short quizzes to help you identify habits that may be subconsciously draining your energy
* Standardized tool to assess your fatigue (Modified Fatigue Impact Scale)
* Custom fatigue solutions based on your daily responses
* Fatigue Tracker to help you visualize patterns in your daily responses
* Push notification reminder option to enter your daily fatigue levels
* Treatments organizer
* Medication List
* The most comprehensive list of fatigue solutions available

Understanding MRI       $4.99

Understanding the importance of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis and management of multiple sclerosis (MS) is highly important. We believe that all patients with MS should have familiarity with this non-invasive test, understand what your healthcare providers are evaluating, recognize what features are best in predicting future disability, and learn strategies on how you can optimize your experience while simultaneously benefitting your healthcare team.

MS Relapse Tool       $1.99

MS Relapse Tool provides a unique platform to remotely evaluate your current symptoms and the probability of a MS relapse. Enter in your current symptoms and the MS Relapse Tool will assess the likelihood that you are experiencing a true MS relapse. Each entry is complete with a detailed summary listing your current symptoms and other pertinent information that can serve as great discussion points when following up with your doctor. A prototype for the future of MS care, this app aims to improve our understanding of patient experiences in-between routine clinical visits with their doctor. The MS Relapse Tool is great for both newly diagnosed and experienced MS patients as it will familiarize you with questions that are commonly asked by MS specialists when evaluating patients for a new attack. The MS Relapse Tool should not be used as a replacement for direct medical care by your doctor or MS specialist.

Plant Process       $1.99

Research has shown that a whole food, plant-based lifestyle is optimal for our overall health and can even help prevent a number of diseases, but how can you practically change your dietary habits? Our app provides guidance on how to meet your dietary goals with a 5-week transition process. We also help you learn key elements of plant-based nutrition to ensure adequate nutrient intake and provide a number of simple, easy to prepare plant-based recipes. All recipes use inexpensive ingredients that are easily available at the local supermarket. We make embarking on a plant-based lifestyle easy.

Pre-Meet: Multiple Sclerosis       FREE

Pre-Meet: Multiple Sclerosis is designed to help patients who have been referred to a multiple sclerosis specialist by helping them prepare before their appointment, know what to expect during their examination, and learn crucial next steps to follow depending on the outcome of the appointment. Within the U.S., over 250,000 new patients visits occur annually for multiple sclerosis. Furthermore, multiple sclerosis has surpassed traumatic events (i.e. motor vehicle accidents) as the number one reason why young individuals throughout the world are disabled. Approximately 400,000-450,000 Americans and greater than 2.5 million people worldwide have multiple sclerosis and frequently these patients seek opinions from new healthcare providers. Multiple sclerosis is an extremely complex and enigmatic chronic disease with no cure. Therefore, one can imagine how nerve wracking and daunting a simple referral is to a multiple sclerosis specialist, even before a diagnosis has been made. This app helps calm the many patients who are referred to a MS specialist who feel anxious and scared before their appointment. Furthermore, the app provides valuable insights into each step of the neurological examination and outlines key next steps to take after the appointment, including a general overview of multiple sclerosis and MS relapses. Ultimately, this app helps patients feel more in-control of their health appointment. The app also provides guidance for those who may not be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis after the initial consultation.

The contents of the app were drawn from real life situations of patients showing up to appointments widely late without necessary medical records and results. This is at no fault to the patient as often the patient was never informed about the items necessary to bring, when to arrive at their appointment, or the status of the records they previously sent. When patients are informed, clinics can run more efficiently and patients have more productive and positive healthcare experiences.

Pre-Meet: Multiple Sclerosis is the first app of a “Pre-Meet” series that will address the specific ways to prepare for a variety of specialty medical appointments like neurology, dermatology, cardiology, etc. Designed by specialists within each field, the content of these apps will include crucial information patients need to know before, during, and after their appointment that cannot be found via an online resource or in hard copy.