Finding Success With Relapsing MS

High Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety

Over 50% of those with MS also struggle with depression. John Whyte, MD, dives into how mental health issues can add more troubling symptoms.

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Treat MS Pain With Virtual Reality

Clinical neurologist Leigh Charvet explains how VR can play a role in managing chronic pain due to multiple sclerosis.

Improving Brain Fog

Brain fog describes the decline of one’s mental clarity. Here, John Whyte, MD, tackles the issue of cognitive function and MS with two mental health experts.

Reduce the Impact of Relapsing MS

Multiple sclerosis is unpredictable. It's impossible to know when it will strike, but if you have a relapsing form of MS, disease-modifying therapy (DMT) may be right for you.

THE FUTURE OF RELAPSING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Watch as WebMD Chief Medical Officer John Whyte, MD, and other experts discuss the latest in treatments and research.

My Experience

How I Manage My RMS

Ann Marie Johnson was just 32-years-old when she was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). She takes us inside her journey to finding the right treatments and support for her.

Finding a New Path

Erica Wyatt has been a runner her whole life, but her MS diagnosis led her to make some changes. She shares how she got back to loving running.

Being Transparent About My MS

Mariska Breland, the creator of Pilates for Neurological Conditions, opens up about her path to opening up about her multiple sclerosis diagnosis.

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What a Caregiver Wants You to Know

Karen Foster takes care of her father, who has multiple sclerosis. Find out what she wants you to know about caregiving for people with MS.

Helping People Who Need Assistance

Debbie Means is a caseworker who works with people with MS to help improve aspects of their life, including workplace needs.

Why Sticking to Your Treatment Plan Matters

Kathleen Costello, a research associate at The Johns Hopkins MS Center, gets candid about what the best thing you can do to manage your multiple sclerosis.

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My Experience

What I Wish I Had Known

It may feel like nobody else understands what it's like to live with RRMS. But, you're not alone. Professor Darbi Haynes-Lawrence gives insight into her experience with the condition.

Meet Your Care Team

A neurologist coordinates your treatment plan for multiple sclerosis and considers all aspects from your diet to your mental health.

My Experience

A Day in the Life With RRMS

Vickie Hadge was diagnosed with RRMS in 2017. Here, she gives her candid takes on living with the condition and the treatment options that work for her.

A New Tool to Measure Your Condition

Until recently, there wasn't a standard way to gather a multiple sclerosis patient's medical history. Now, a simple questionnaire can provide your doctors with invaluable information.

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Focus on Your Mental Health

Just like with any chronic illness, it isn't uncommon to experience depression and anxiety with RRMS. But that doesn't mean these conditions should be ignored. Here are some self-care tips.

How to Best Handle a Relapse

When patients relapse, three things are most affected: balance, the brain, and the bowel. Learn what experts recommend for the “three B’s.”

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Helpful Advice About Your Relapsing MS

RRMS shouldn't mean sacrificing your quality of life. Take action, and follow these tips to make the most of living with relapsing multiple sclerosis.

My Experience

What It's Like to Go From RRMS to SPMS

Going from relapsing-remitting MS to secondary progressive MS can be so gradual that it's hard to catch. Joann Dickson-Smith's path from one to the other illuminates that shift.

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Fight the Stigma

When people hear about you multiple sclerosis diagnosis, the reactions can be varied and surprising. But, the more you know about the condition the better you can arm yourself with answers and challenge misconceptions.