Organizations like the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America provide resources on treatment, support, and financial assistance, among others. inding [...]
Disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) can be an important part of managing multiple sclerosis (MS). They can prevent flare-ups and delay or prevent the progression of MS to more advanced types. [...]
Starting MS treatment early can stop or slow the progression of the disease before it causes serious disability or worsening symptoms. Your doctor can help determine which treatment is [...]
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic immune disease that affects the central nervous system. Some people may experience episodes of dizziness, lightheadedness, or vertigo. Nearly 1 million people in [...]
Multiple sclerosis causes a breakdown of the protective cover around nerves in the brain and spinal cord. This can affect various body systems, resulting in difficulties with thinking, vision, [...]
Trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other organisms live in your digestive system. Collectively known as your gut microbiome, normally these microbes coexist peacefully, working together to support digestion, immunity, [...]
Some lifestyle changes combined with disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) may help reduce MS symptoms and slow disease progression. These include exercising and ceasing smoking, among others. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is [...]
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological condition that causes problems with your central nervous system (CNS). With this autoimmune disorder, your immune system mistakenly attacks myelin throughout the [...]
YALE NEWS A Yale-led study reveals a mechanism that triggers loss of immune regulation associated with multiple sclerosis and other diseases — and a target for treatment. More than [...]
Movement is beneficial for everyone. Regularly doing both aerobic and strength training exercises can help reduce your risk for chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, obesity, some types of [...]
Facing a new multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis can be overwhelming. You’ll likely have a lot of questions and uncertainties about what the future holds. Rest assured, many helpful resources [...]
Symptoms related to multiple sclerosis (MS) are rarely life threatening, but they can be painful and frightening — and may lead you to consider a trip to the hospital. [...]
Spasticity is one of the more common symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). MS causes damage to the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and can lead to spasticity [...]
As a complement to medical treatment, some people with multiple sclerosis (MS) turn to lifestyle changes like diet, vitamins, and supplements such as biotin to help manage their symptoms. [...]
Best of Tippi: These MSers have figured out how to make healthy eating a part of their MS management plan. Here are their top food tips, plus kitchen hacks [...]
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects your brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. It occurs when your immune system attacks a fatty substance around your nerves [...]
Fatigue caused by multiple sclerosis (MS) is among the most common symptoms of the disease, and one that can take a serious toll on work and home life. The [...]
Spinal cord lesions are more commonly seen in progressive forms of multiple sclerosis, and they can result in an increased risk of disability. Nearly everyone with multiple sclerosis (MS) [...]
When a person with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) has an acute symptom flare-up, they are often prescribed a short course of high-dose steroids, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis [...]
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in general, but they’re particularly prevalent in multiple sclerosis (MS). If you have MS, taking steps to prevent UTIs, as well as seeking a [...]
Successful management of multiple sclerosis (MS) often requires a team of medical professionals, and that team should include a neurologist. “MS is a chronic illness that affects the central [...]
Bladder problems caused by a disease such as multiple sclerosis (MS) is called neurogenic bladder. MS can disrupt communication between your brain and the bladder, making bladder problems quite [...]
Overheating during hot weather or in a hot bath is known to magnify symptoms in many people with multiple sclerosis (MS). But for some, cold weather can be just [...]
Several disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) exist to help change the course of MS. People with MS can also take medications to help manage symptoms, complications, and relapses. Multiple sclerosis (MS) [...]
Multiple sclerosis causes a breakdown of the protective cover around nerves in the brain and spinal cord. This can affect various body systems, resulting in difficulties with thinking, vision, [...]
Autoimmune disorders occur when the body’s own immune system mistakenly starts attacking healthy tissue. More than 80 different types of diseases are believed to be autoimmune, according to the [...]
If you have multiple sclerosis (MS) and have been noticing that food doesn’t taste quite right, you’re not alone. Various studies have shown that many people with MS experience changes [...]
Trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other organisms live in your digestive system. Collectively known as your gut microbiome, normally these microbes coexist peacefully, working together to support digestion, immunity, [...]
Multiple sclerosis (MS) causes white blood cells to attack your neurons (nerve cells). The resulting damage and scar tissue on your neurons can slow communication between your brain and [...]
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic immune disease that affects the central nervous system. Some people may experience episodes of dizziness, lightheadedness, or vertigo. Nearly 1 million people in [...]
Nearly everyone with multiple sclerosis (MS) has signs of lesions in the brain, as shown by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, according to Anthony Reder, MD, a multiple sclerosis [...]
In some cases, treatment can slow the pace of MS. Treatment can also help ease symptoms and reduce potential damage due to MS flare-ups (periods when you have symptoms). [...]
Whether you’ve been recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) or have been living with the condition for a while, chances are you’ll sometimes hear terms from your healthcare team [...]
Some lifestyle changes combined with disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) may help reduce MS symptoms and slow disease progression. These include exercising and ceasing smoking, among others. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is [...]
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic immune disease that affects the central nervous system. Some people may experience episodes of dizziness, lightheadedness, or vertigo. Nearly 1 million people in [...]
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic immune disease that affects the central nervous system. Some people may experience episodes of dizziness, lightheadedness, or vertigo. Nearly 1 million people in [...]
Pain is a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS), especially when the spinal cord is affected. But it’s very different from pain caused by, say, a broken bone or [...]
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease in which the immune system attacks the central nervous system. This attack causes the protective sheath around nerves to become damaged and can [...]
Successful management of multiple sclerosis (MS) often requires a team of medical professionals, and that team should include a neurologist. “MS is a chronic illness that affects the central [...]
In multiple sclerosis, or MS, your immune system attacks myelin, the fatty tissue that surrounds and protects nerve fibers. This causes scar tissue (sclerosis, also called plaque or lesions) [...]
While it’s not a perfect measurement, BMI can be a good indicator of how much fat your body is carrying — and the related risks. You’ve long heard doctors [...]
When people talk about common symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) they usually mention issues like vision problems, tingling and numbness, and fatigue. Mental health disorders such as depression and [...]
Multiple sclerosis can negatively affect multiple processes that control or modulate breathing. Here’s what you can do to improve your respiratory function.Among the many possible complications of multiple sclerosis (MS) [...]
Multiple sclerosis affects your nerves and causes symptoms such as fatigue, difficulty walking, and speech issues. There’s no cure at the moment, but various treatments are available to help [...]
Multiple sclerosis affects your nerves and causes symptoms such as fatigue, difficulty walking, and speech issues. There’s no cure at the moment, but various treatments are available to help [...]
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic immune disease that affects the central nervous system. Some people may experience episodes of dizziness, lightheadedness, or vertigo. Nearly 1 million people in [...]
Spinal cord lesions are more commonly seen in progressive forms of multiple sclerosis, and they can result in an increased risk of disability. Nearly everyone with multiple sclerosis (MS) [...]
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Photo from My MS Team What Is Shared Decision Making? Shared decision making helps to ensure that people with MS are active participants in their own treatment [...]
Advice by Jelena KecmanovicI recently asked one of my patients if there was anyone he could call if he needed help, and he answered. “There’s nobody.”His experience is not uncommon. As [...]
Since 2007, when the first iPhone was released, smartphones have become an increasingly more integral part of our lives. They are our primary source of communication and information and [...]
Even in (short-lived) stretches of sobriety, I still wake up feeling hungover. With fingers swollen like vienna sausages, brain fog so severe I’m confused about what country I’m in, [...]
The creation of art has been a healing technique for millennia, evidence of which can be found in many cultures and traditions all over the world. But only recently, [...]
Oh, I get that, too.” Those of us with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other chronic conditions are more used to hearing that reply than we care to be. Particularly [...]
Fact-Checked having an emergency plan in place for MS Getting help and helpers organized before you have an MS emergency will make a big difference when an urgent situation [...]
When a person with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) has an acute symptom flare-up, they are often prescribed a short course of high-dose steroids, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis [...]
Don’t assume that MS is always the cause of numb or tingling feet. While multiple sclerosis is a common cause, other conditions can affect the feet, too. Numbness of [...]
Variety may be the spice of life, but is turmeric the spice for people with multiple sclerosis (MS)? More and more people with MS are using complementary and alternative [...]
Actor Christina Applegate said she missed early symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) such as balance a few years ago. Experts say it can be difficult to diagnose MS from [...]
Over the past few decades, the quality of life and life expectancy for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) has improved significantly. MS is a neurological condition that affects nearly [...]
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation along with other disability policy organizations has long advocated for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to update the existing National [...]
Cramping, pain, and fatigue can all come with MS, but certain types of neck pain can help doctors zero in on a diagnosis. Problems with balance and mobility, fatigue, [...]
It’s not something anyone wants to think about, but when you get a diagnosis like multiple sclerosis (MS), almost everyone starts to worry — “How long will I live? [...]
Our very own Art with Sophie is having an Art Exhibition (from 2/3-2/28) with an Opening on February 3, from 12 - 10pm (Reception with DJ 5:30 - 9pm) at: Fruition [...]
"Let's Talk "ADA Town Hall - Participate Thursday, Jan 26, at 10 am or 6:30 pmThe City of Monterey is committed to providing all individuals equal opportunities to services and [...]
What are brain lesions? Nerve fibers in your brain and spinal cord are wrapped in a protective membrane known as the myelin sheath. This coating helps increase the speed [...]
Join the Conversation with Bette & Christine on Thursday, January 19th @ 1pm, on Zoom. Let’s start the New Year with “How do I?” We’ll consider some of the [...]
I’m excited to say that I’ve been asked by the MS Society of Ireland (MS Ireland) to host a web series we’re calling The Unspeakable Bits, as we’ve decided [...]
Best of Tippi: These MSers have figured out how to make healthy eating a part of their MS management plan. Here are their top food tips, plus kitchen hacks [...]
Spinal cord lesions are more commonly seen in progressive forms of multiple sclerosis, and they can result in an increased risk of disability. Nearly everyone with multiple sclerosis (MS) [...]
LET’S TALK ABOUT GRATITUDE … CONVERSATIONS WITH BETTE & CHRISTINENovember is a month that reminds us of the importance of pausing to say, "Thank You!"The physical, mental, emotional, and social [...]
Massage therapy is a well-established treatment for promoting relaxation and reducing muscle tension. Among its lesser-known benefits, however, massage therapy can help alleviate symptoms for people living with multiple [...]
Fatigue caused by multiple sclerosis (MS) is among the most common symptoms of the disease, and one that can take a serious toll on work and home life. The [...]
Massage therapy is a well-established treatment for promoting relaxation and reducing muscle tension. Among its lesser-known benefits, however, massage therapy can help alleviate symptoms for people living with multiple [...]
A high proportion of people with MS have migraine, but doctors don’t know why this is the case. Migraine is one of the most common chronic diseases in the [...]
What are brain lesions? Nerve fibers in your brain and spinal cord are wrapped in a protective membrane known as the myelin sheath. This coating helps increase the speed [...]
Many people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are sensitive to heat and changes in body temperature. For a person with MS, even a quarter- or half-degree change in core body [...]
MS Relapse Rates Drop to Zero Following Stem Cell Transplants — But ‘Risks Are Real,’ Study Says People with multiple sclerosis (MS) who undergo hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) [...]
Getting a correct diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) can be a challenge. In fact, a study published in May 2019 in the journal Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders suggested [...]
Psychologists say a sense of purpose can mean specific life goals or just a feeling of motivation to go about your daily to-dos.Kate Ellis, a former English professor who taught [...]
By Chris Iliades, MD Medically Reviewed by Samuel Mackenzie, MD, PhD Sensory symptoms are among the most common symptoms of MS. Find out what triggers them and what can [...]
By Madeline R. Vann, MPH Medically Reviewed by Jason Paul Chua, MD, PhD Multiple sclerosis can negatively affect multiple processes that control or modulate breathing. Here’s what you can [...]
Here’s how to treat mild or moderate COVID-19 and alleviate symptoms, with help from over-the-counter medications, nondrug strategies, antiviral pills, remdesivir, or monoclonal antibodies. By Becky Upham If you [...]
If you have MS, it’s important to take control of your health and have a backup plan for when you’re unable to advocate for yourself. Here’s how to do [...]
Many people with multiple sclerosis (MS) may wonder whether trying a certain diet — or eliminating a certain food group from their diet — can ward off MS symptoms [...]
If you're living with multiple sclerosis (MS), you may wonder how moderate or heavy alcohol consumption could affect your disease and overall well-being. As one MyMSTeam member said, “I [...]
Flushing of the face — reddened, warm skin — can sometimes occur as one of the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), as a side effect of MS treatment, or [...]
Taking a trip? You need to plan for the possibility that you might get COVID-19 while you’re far from home. Here are a few strategies to consider. Planning a [...]
LET’S TALK ABOUT HEALTHY CHOICES … CONVERSATIONS WITH BETTE & CHRISTINE Join us on Thursday, July 21st @ 1-2pm (a no-cost zoom gathering) We’ll be discussing some of the [...]
As a complement to medical treatment, some people with multiple sclerosis (MS) turn to lifestyle changes like diet, vitamins, and supplements such as biotin to help manage their symptoms. [...]
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects your brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. It occurs when your immune system attacks a fatty substance around your nerves [...]
Feel like the room is spinning while you're standing still? Dizziness and vertigo affect many people with multiple sclerosis, but there are strategies that can help. There are days [...]
Effective treatment of multiple sclerosis involves disease-modifying therapies. DMTs are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) based on their proven ability to slow disease processes in [...]
PRESENTING ~June 16, 2022: This month we'll be talking with Bruce Southwick, whom many of you know and love! We're going to talk about MS, PD and depression. How to [...]
Join this LIVE webinar to learn the SECRETS to do detox! You will learn: Why detoxification is crucial for multiple sclerosis How the body removes toxins [...]
Welcome to my travel blog, Curb Free with Cory Lee. Here on the site, I hope to share my experiences as a disabled traveler with you and many tips [...]
MS Monterey rocks when it comes to “Community & Connection!” Look at what members are saying about MS Monterey. "The camaraderie, the ongoing shared concern for each other, the [...]
PRESENTING ~ "A Day in the Life of YOU" - as someone dealing with MS or PD on a daily basis. Let's learn from each other about the challenges [...]
Presenting the final part of the three-part series on getting a good night's sleep for you or someone you love.Join the Conversation with Bette & Christine on Thursday, March 17th [...]
Trouble sleeping? It is a common problem for those of us who deal with MS or PD. Join the Conversation with Bette & Christine on Thursday, February 17th from [...]