Overview ; Multiple sclerosis is a disease that causes breakdown of the protective covering of nerves. Multiple sclerosis can cause numbness, weakness, trouble walking, vision changes and other symptoms. It's also known as MS. In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath that covers nerve fibers, known as myelin. This interrupts communication between the brain and the rest of the body. Eventually, the disease can cause permanent damage of the nerve fibers. Symptoms of MS depend on the ...
Exercise can be a challenge for some people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Muscle weakness, numbness, and balance issues can make physical activity difficult. Still, exercise is important for people with MS. Many people with MS find water therapy a rewarding way to stay physically active. They may find it easier to stand in the water than on land and reassuring that there’s a lower risk of a fall injury.
B-cell therapy for multiple sclerosis targets cells that damage nerves in your brain and spinal cord. Learn how it works and what to consider if you’re already on it.
in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) but exercise therapy is considered to be an important part of... treatment for these patients. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of exercise therapy for...
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Six agents are currently approved by regulatory agencies to treat relapsing multiple sclerosis. Although these agents are effective and generally safe, some patients have continued disease...
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Natalizumab (Tysabri) is a treatment for people with relapsing forms of MS. It makes flares... Tysabri works in a different way from other multiple sclerosis drugs. It keeps the white blood...
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In recent years, multiple sclerosis (MS) research has progressed on several fronts, prompting numerous clinical trials, primarily for immunotherapeutics. Although several new therapies have been di...