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) [...]
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 [...]