Biotin for Progressive MS
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. [...]
Diet Tips That People With MS Swear By
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 [...]
Tips for Driving With Multiple Sclerosis
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 [...]
Good Nutrition Fights Fatigue
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 [...]
When MS Attacks the Spinal Cord
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) [...]
UTIs and MS: The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Treatment
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 [...]
How to Find a Neurologist Who Treats Multiple Sclerosis / MS
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 [...]
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Neurogenic Bladder: What You Should Know
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 [...]
What to Do When Cold Weather Worsens MS Symptoms
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 [...]
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Drugs
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) [...]
The Effects of Multiple Sclerosis on Your Body
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 of the Joints, Muscles, and Nerves
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 [...]
8 Things to Try When MS Affects Your Ability to Taste and Smell
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 [...]
Can Gut Health Affect Multiple Sclerosis?
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, [...]
Pictures of the Physiological Changes of MS
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 [...]
Self-Assessment: Your MS Management Plan
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 [...]
When MS Attacks the Spinal Cord
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 [...]
Understanding Infusion Treatments for 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). [...]
Speaking Multiple Sclerosis: A Glossary of Common Terms
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 [...]
Lifestyle Changes to Slow MS Progression
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 [...]
Self-Assessment: Does Your MS Management Plan Need a Check Up?
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 [...]
Living With MS: Dizziness and Vertigo in Multiple Sclerosis
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 [...]
Living With MS: What to Know About Neuropathic Pain (and How to Manage It)
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 [...]
Managing Weight for MS
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 [...]
How to Find a Neurologist Who Treats Multiple Sclerosis
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 [...]
MS Symptoms: Fatigue, Numbness, Balance Problems, and More
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) [...]
9 Steps Proven to Help You Lower Your BMI
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 [...]
Depression, Anxiety, and MS: What’s the Connection?
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 [...]
Why MS Can Affect Your Breathing — and What You Can Do About It
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) [...]
Treatment Within Six Months of First MS Symptoms Delays Progression
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 [...]
What to Expect During Each Stage 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 [...]
Dizziness and Vertigo in Multiple Sclerosis
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 [...]
When MS Attacks the Spinal Cord
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) [...]
Take These Steps to Better Walking With MS
Mobility problems are common among people with multiple sclerosis, but there’s a lot you can do to stay on your feet. Eighty percent of people who have multiple sclerosis [...]
Can Turmeric Help Manage Multiple Sclerosis?
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 [...]
What to Know About Multiple Sclerosis Progression in Chart Form
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 [...]
Does Multiple Sclerosis Cause Neck Pain and Stiffness?
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, [...]
Why Does MS Cause Brain Lesions? What You Need to Know
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 [...]
New MS Webcast Series: We’ll Start With Sex
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 [...]
Tried-and-True Diet Tips That People With MS Swear By
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 [...]
When MS Attacks the Spinal Cord
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) [...]
Consider Massage Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
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 [...]
7 Ways to Fight MS Fatigue With Your Fork
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 for Multiple Sclerosis
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 [...]
Unraveling the Link Between Multiple Sclerosis and Migraine
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 [...]
Why Does MS Cause Brain Lesions? What You Need to Know
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 [...]
MS and Heat: What You Need To Know
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
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) [...]
16 Conditions Commonly Mistaken for Multiple Sclerosis
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 [...]
All About Purpose: What It Means and Why It’s So Good for You
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 [...]
How to Manage Numbness, Tingling, and Other Sensory Symptoms of MS
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 [...]
Why MS Can Affect Your Breathing — and What You Can Do About It
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 [...]
MS: How to Recover From COVID-19 at Home
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 [...]
MS: How to Be Your Own Health Advocate
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 [...]
4 Myths About Multiple Sclerosis and Diet
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 [...]
MS and Alcohol: What Are the Effects?
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 [...]
Flushed Face and MS
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 [...]
What If You Get COVID-19 While Traveling?
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 [...]
Biotin for Progressive MS: Does It Work?
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. [...]
Can You Drive With Multiple Sclerosis?
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 [...]
Managing Vertigo When You Have MS
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 [...]
Switching MS Treatments: When and Why It Might Be Time To Switch
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 [...]
Muscle Spasms in MS: What Do They Feel Like?
Muscle spasms (also called cramps or fasciculations) are a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS). Spasticity, which causes muscle stiffness and tightness, affects about 20 percent of people with [...]
10 Essential Facts About Primary-Progressive MS
With only one FDA-approved drug available for PPMS, this type of multiple sclerosis remains difficult to treat, but adaptive devices and wellness programs can help you manage your symptoms. [...]
Multiple Sclerosis Exercises for Better Balance and Coordination
OverviewExercise and physical activity are important to your health and well-being. If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), a condition where the immune system attacks the protective sheath that covers nerve [...]
Three Diets Found To Have a Positive Impact on People With MS
When combined with exercise, diets such as Mediterranean, low-carb, and fasting-mimicking appear to have a positive impact on people with MS, a new study suggests. Scientists at Italy’s [...]
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Understanding Overheating
Uhthoff’s Phenomenon: Understanding Overheating Some people with multiple sclerosis (MS) feel their symptoms worsen when they become overheated. When elevated body temperature impairs vision, it’s called Uhthoff’s phenomenon. Uhthoff’s [...]
How MS Can Affect Your Oral Health
People who have MS are at higher risk of dental disease, but certain tools and techniques can help you take proper care of your teeth. Because multiple sclerosis (MS) [...]
Moderna Begins Testing Vaccine for Epstein-Barr — the Virus That May Be Behind MS
Biotechnology company Moderna Therapeutics has launched the first phase of a clinical trial to evaluate its vaccine for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), dosing the first study participant on Jan. 5. [...]
MS and Bladder Issues
Bladder issues such as frequent urination, incontinence, bladder urgency, or urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect up to 90 percent of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Urinary problems and [...]
Treating Chronic Pain in Multiple Sclerosis
Although chronic pain is very common in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), it’s often underrecognized as an important aspect of the disease that needs attention — and treatment. “At [...]
Nonapproved Treatments Used for Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune condition that leads to lesions on the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord), causing symptoms related to movement, vision, and speech. [...]
MS Disability Benefits: How To Apply and More
When people in the U.S. living with MS can no longer work, many seek Social Security disability benefits. Disability benefits help replace lost income when people with MS leave [...]
Cannabis Can Ease Chronic Inflammation, But We’re Only Now Understanding Why
Synchronicity Holistic, Cannabis Store in Carmel California Exploring the relationship between inflammation and the endocannabinoid system. This story originally appeared on Cannabis.net Regardless of how anyone feels [...]
Epstein-Barr Could Be the ‘Leading Cause’ of MS — A Discovery That May Lead to a Cure
A new study of more than 10 million people found that the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) rose by 32 times following infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). [...]
MS Spasticity: Causes and Treatments
Spasticity is one of the most common — and challenging — symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, an estimated 80 percent of people [...]
10 Ways to Preserve Your Brain Health if You Have MS
From getting enough sleep to doing brain exercises, there are steps you can take to preserve and possibly improve your cognitive health. By Quinn Phillips Medically Reviewed by Samuel [...]
Neurologist Sees Promising Treatments on Horizon for People With Progressive MS
Article written by Don Rauf Key Takeaways from the Article Dr. Robert Fox, a neurologist, discussed current research into progressive forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) at 2021 Consortium of [...]
How to Start a Self-Care Routine You’ll Follow
By Moira Lawler You may have read about self-care and you may be on board with the benefits it can offer — even if it requires some extra effort [...]
Multiple Sclerosis and Suicide
If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, help is out there. Reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. My daily affirmation when I head [...]
Tried-and-True Diet Tips That People With MS Swear By
Let’s face it — following a healthy diet is important to your overall wellness. And many people with multiple sclerosis (MS) say that making the right food choices helps [...]
Mood Changes and Multiple Sclerosis
Everyone experiences mood swings or “moodiness” from time to time. But some people experience rapid, uncontrollable changes as one of the emotional symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). You may [...]
The Best Tips for MS, According to Millennials
BEST OF TIPPI: Here’s what Gen Y has to say about life with MS. Fatigue, brain fog, weakness, trouble balancing … these might not sound like health concerns of [...]
Are We Close to a Cure for MS? An Update From Dr. Aaron Boster
Will we ever see a cure for multiple sclerosis (MS)? That’s one of the most frequently asked questions — and topics of conversation — among people living with this [...]
Selma Blair Announces She’s in Remission From MS Following Stem Cell Transplant
Actress Selma Blair has revealed that her multiple sclerosis (MS) is now in remission following treatment with a stem cell transplant. Blair, who was first diagnosed with MS in 2018, [...]
COVID-19 Booster Shots Are Coming
COVID-19 vaccine boosters are due to roll out in late September — and some immunocompromised people are eligible right now. Here’s what you need to know before you get [...]
Hydrotherapy & Aquatic Exercise
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND POOL CLASS THERAPY FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS Aquatic exercises, which some people may refer to as pool exercise or water therapy, are a type of aerobic hydrotherapy. [...]
MS Gym in Your Own Home
Hi my name is Trevor Wicken. I am the proud owner of The MS Gym, the largest and most comprehensive platform for movement and mindset training for those living [...]
Healthy Eating Habits for Multiple Sclerosis
A healthy diet for someone with MS is not all that different from food recommendations for anyone else. By Shira Isenberg, RD, MPH Reviewed: August 27, 2021 Finding reliable [...]
Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) Treatments Explained
As of June 2021, there were 20 different disease-modifying therapies approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating multiple sclerosis (MS). Each DMT has been proven [...]
Healthy Eating and MS
Adopting a healthy diet with multiple sclerosis is an important part of an overall MS wellness plan. Adopting a healthy diet with multiple sclerosis (MS) is an important part [...]
8 Steps to Better Walking With MS
Mobility problems are common among people with multiple sclerosis, but there’s a lot you can do to stay on your feet. Eighty percent of people who have multiple sclerosis [...]
Study finds Wahls and Swank diets both reduce fatigue
In a recent study, researchers set out to compare the effect of the modified paleolithic elimination, or Wahls, and low-saturated fat, or Swank, diets in relapsing-remitting MS. Both diets were [...]
MS and Sleep: Strategies for Battling Sleep Disturbances
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) often need strategies for battling sleep disturbances. More than half of people with multiple sclerosis experience a sleep disorder, such as insomnia, sleep-disordered breathing [...]