Multiple Sclerosis Medical Reference

Learn more about this new subtype first discovered in 2018 and how it differs from other types of MS.

This chemotherapy drug is also used to treat certain kinds of multiple sclerosis. Learn more about who should take it, side effects, complications, and more.

Many factors may play a role in MS, but the immune system drives the body’s response. Learn how MS interacts with your immune system, and new discoveries.

Induction and escalation are two main approaches to MS treatment, one aggressive, one conservative. Your doctor will help you decide which is better for you.

Can multiple sclerosis (MS) affect your breathing? Find out what to expect.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) can cause cognitive impairment, but newer drugs show promise in helping people to think faster and focus more clearly.

If you have MS, it’s common to be heat sensitive. Cooling garments contain ice or gel packs that can help lower your body temperature.

PoNS, or portable neuromodulation stimulator, is a noninvasive device that sends mild electrical pulses through your tongue, nerves, and brain. PoNS may help people with MS improve walking and balance.

If you have MS, you’ll probably want to find an MS specialist. Learn more about how they can help with your condition and where to connect with one.

If you have MS, you may be more likely to have seizures than those without. Why is that? Learn more about the possible link.

Is there a link between Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis? Two new studies lay out the facts.

Apps, software, and voice-controlled devices can help people with MS live independently. Here’s a look at what’s available.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) and dementia in Alzheimer’s disease are not the same diagnosis. Dementia causes more severe memory, thinking, or mobility changes than MS. Find out why nerve damage, inflammation, and brain scars called lesions may impair your mental skills.

Dalfampridine is an FDA-approved potassium channel blocker that can improve walking in people with MS.

Several experimental treatments for multiple sclerosis are under the microscope. Learn about MS clinical trials that could lead to the next breakthrough.

A catheter can be a life-changing solution for the UTIs and urinary problems that are common to progressed MS.

People of African descent, especially Black women, may have a higher risk of multiple sclerosis than previously thought.

Ataxia causes loss of muscle control and balance in multiple sclerosis, with tremors, unsteady walking, slurred speech, and vertigo. Find out how you can treat ataxia with MS, including physical therapy rehab, assistive devices, or braces.

How does MS damage the cerebellum? Learn more about the symptoms of MS lesions in this part of your brain.

Multiple sclerosis and sarcoidosis may both cause brain fog, numbness, fatigue, or unsteadiness. Get the diagnosis details for these two chronic diseases.

Before you get a massage, learn about the possible benefits and risks for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Plus, find out how to choose a qualified massage therapist.

What causes multiple sclerosis (MS)? Genetics play a part, along with infections, immune response, and environmental factors.

Early studies show that the keto diet may manage symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Discover how keto works and what to watch out for.

Learn more about this symptom and complication of MS, from why it happens to how to treat it.

Is there a connection between MS and diabetes? Perhaps. They share some of the same symptoms, and they might share some of the same risk factors.