Multiple sclerosis (MS) has its challenges, and one of the most common of these is spasticity, which involves muscle stiffness or involuntary contractions. In a recent survey of 1,177 individuals by the National MS Society, 80% of respondents reported experiencing spasticity every day or multiple times a day, while 34% had constant spasticity symptoms. Spasticity can limit mobility and everyday function, notes Asaff Harel, M.D., a neurologist and the director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center at ...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common disabling neurological disease of young adults with symptom onset generally occurring between the ages of 20 to 40 years. In MS, the immune system cells t...
Learn how the Wim Hof Method can help you relief you with symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Scroll to Keep Reading ; Nipping neuropathic pain in the bud ; Dialing down dysesthesias like the ‘MS hug’ ; Lessening Lhermitte's sign ; Managing musculoskeletal pain ; Moving to beat musculoskeletal pain ; Prioritizing your mental health
While there is no cure for Multiple Sclerosis (MS), various treatments can help manage its symptoms and slow down the progression of the disease. The goal is to make life easier for people with MS...
Per the NMSS, speech disorders experienced by people who have MS include:[ ; Scanning speech or scanning dysarthria, where the normal “melody” or speech pattern is altered ; Slurring, which is typically due to weakness or a lack of coordination in the muscles of the tongue, lips, cheeks, and mouth ; Dysphonia or loss of speech volume, which can be due to a weak diaphragm
Actress Selma Blair was moved to tears when she learned of her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, but also experienced a sense of relief at the time.
More than 2,500 participants with multiple sclerosis from across the world were surveyed about their symptoms, lifestyle and social demographics. Image: Shutterstock. No smoking, regular...
Multiple sclerosis, a chronic condition with your central nervous system, causes the immune system to attack myelin.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease with demyelination, inflammation, neuronal loss, and gliosis (scarring). Our object to review MS pathophysiology causes and treatment. A Narr...