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 [...]

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) [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]