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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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) [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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). [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]