Multiple Sclerosis Medical Reference

Exercise is a great remedy for MS fatigue and one of the most important parts of your treatment. Learn how to get active safely.

MS can wear your down. Medication is an option you and your doctor can use to help you get more energy.

Doctors still aren’t sure what causes MS fatigue. It’s probably due to many things, including some tied directly to your MS and others that are results of your MS.

A newer form of treatment for MS focuses on a different form of white blood cells called B cells. If your doctor thinks B-cell therapy is right for you, here's what you can expect.

B-cell therapy (also called B-cell depletion therapy) is a treatment for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Learn what you need to know about this option.

B-cell therapy uses drugs called monoclonal antibodies to attack cells known as B cells that cause nerve damage. Learn about the different ways you can get this treatment.

There are three forms of B-cell therapy used to treat MS. Each has potential side effects that you should know about.

Multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia may have some of the same symptoms, but they’re different conditions. Learn more about how they affect you and their treatments.

Learn whether vitamin D might prevent multiple sclerosis, or make it less severe in people who already have it.

How do you know if you have MS or lupus? Is it possible to have both? These two autoimmune diseases can mimic each other’s symptoms, but they usually affect your body in very different ways. Find out how they compare and how your doctor will diagnose you.

Can CBD help with your MS symptoms? Learn more about the research, how to take it, side effects, and more.

Weight changes are common with multiple sclerosis (MS). The number on your scale might go up or down, depending on things like fatigue, depression, or medicine you take. But there are steps you can take to keep your weight on an even keel.

This rare type of multiple sclerosis causes tumor-like growths in your brain. Learn more about this condition and how it’s treated.

Late-onset MS happens when symptoms show up when you’re around 40 or older. Find out the symptoms, how it’s diagnosed, and what you can do to treat it.

If you have MS, you may sometimes get sharp, sudden pains. Some people call them "zingers" or "stingers." Learn more about how to deal with this type of pain.

If you’re taking Tysabri for multiple sclerosis, here’s what to know about risks and side effects from drinking alcohol.

Benign MS is the mildest form of multiple sclerosis. Find out more about what it means, how it’s diagnosed, how it progresses, and symptoms you might notice if you have it.

Symptoms of multiple sclerosis can vary widely. Are mood swings common? We have the answer.

A third of people with multiple sclerosis have dizziness or vertigo at some point. Learn why, and what to do about it.

Copaxone is a drug used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. It can affect your body from your immune system to your heart.

Learn about the link between multiple sclerosis and trigeminal neuralgia, which can cause searing, burning facial pain. Find out about other symptoms, triggers, and treatment.

Pseudobulbar affect (PBA) is a neurological condition that makes you spontaneously laugh or cry. Learn more about how it’s connected to multiple sclerosis, and how to manage it.

People with multiple sclerosis are more likely to have migraines. And in some situations, MS can lead to migraines. Learn more about the connection between these conditions.

People with MS during COVID-19 -- Experts don't know for sure how coronavirus will affect people with MS. However, it might impact the way you respond to coronavirus (COVID-19). See how you can best prepare.

When you learn that you have relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), you'll have lots of questions about what to do next and how to manage the effects of this long-term disease. With your doctor's help, you can control your symptoms and learn how to live with some of the challenges you may face.