Multiple sclerosis (MS) can be an unpredictable disease. Living with MS is different for every person and the symptoms and progression of the disease can vary widely for individuals.
Thankfully, technology has come a long way with tools that help managing MS, and life in general, a bit easier. The following apps can help with the day-to-day tracking of symptoms, treatments, medications, organizing tasks and notes, and keeping you looped in on the latest news, advancements, and information.
Aby
- For iOS and Android
Start a personalized journal to help track your symptoms and share reports with your healthcare team. Other features include appointment tracking and medication notifications, tips and inspirational messaging, and news.
Bezzy MS
- For iOS and Android
Created by consumer health website Healthline, the Bezzy MS app offers one-on-one chats, group discussions for advice, support, and the opportunity to find out the latest news and research around MS. You can also joing live discussions on subjects including community, wellness, treatments, daily living, inspiration, and career.
Health Log
- For Android
This Android app provides a flexible logging system, making it easy to keep track of symptoms of MS and other health issues. With each entry, you can record the type and severity of the event, pain, potential triggers, treatments, and any relief provided. You can then view statistics over time and even share with health professionals if desired.
SuperBetter
- For iOS and Android
The SuperBetter app has more than 5,000 five-star reviews on the Google Play App Store. It’s fun and creative, and is powered by the Live Gamefully® method; a framework that activates the psychological strengths of game play to build resilience and success in real life. Users have the ability to create and customize quests, challenges, and power-ups (a positive action that makes you feel good such as hugging a friend going for a walk, connecting with a friend, and more).
It’s designed for those with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and other conditions as an aid to build resilience and achieve goals. The focus is on cultivating your inner superhero. The app was developed by Jane McGonigal author of the book SuperBetter.
Care Zone
- For iOS and Android
CareZone is like having a personal health assistant in your pocket. You can take photos of your medications for an up-to-date list of dosages, schedule reminders to refill or take your medication, and even print out a schedule to share with your healthcare team. There’s a journal feature for tracking symptoms, a calendar for appointment tracking, a space to keep your insurance information, and an easy share feature to send this information out to anyone who needs access.
Day One Journal
- For iOS
Day One Journal has over 15 million downloads and has reinvented journaling—letting you record more than just words. Add photos, videos, audio, and more. The app allows for multiple journals so you can track your symptoms in one, your feelings in another, and your diet in yet another. It offers a secure login and data storage so your records can be backed up.
My MS Manager
- For iOS and Android
This app is for individuals with MS or their care partner to use as a tool to manage the ever-changing course of the disease. You can track disease activity, store medical information, generate charts and reports that can track symptoms, treatments, moods and more.
MindShift
- For Android and iOS
The MindShift ® CBT app was developed by Anxiety Canada and has specific programs for young people. It uses strategies based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help users feel better and less overwhelmed. Features include thought journals, coping cards, guided meditation, confidence-building exercises, and goal setting.
Calm
- For iOS and Android
Calm was Apple’s App of the Year in 2017 and Google Play’s Editor’s Choice in 2018. With over 1.5M 5-star reviews, Calm explore ways to improve sleep quality, reduce stress and/or anxiety, improve focus and more with guided meditations, breathing programs, stretching exercises, bedtime stories, and relaxing music.
SpoonieDay
- For iOS and Android
Learn how to effectively manage and monitor energy using ‘spoons,’ a metaphor and visual representation for energy rationing, based on the popular Spoon Theory. The amount of physical and/or mental energy that a person has available for daily activities and tasks can be impacted when you have a chronic illness. This app will help you journal and track your spoon usage.
BelongMS
- For iOS and Android
BelongMS is the world’s largest social and professional network for managing and navigating treatment for those living with multiple sclerosis and their caregivers. Chat with leading experts, keep track of appointments, store medical files, connect with the community to get advice, provide support, and share experiences, tips, and information.
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