Pseudobulbar AffectMany people with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience pseudobulbar affect (PBA). PBA is a neurological (nerve) condition that causes episodes of uncontrolled laughing or crying. The outbursts do not match your...reactions5comments
What to Know About Lesions and MSMultiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease. For people with MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the protective covering on nerve fibers. This covering is called myelin. The attacks by...reactions6comments
How Is MS Fatigue Assessed?Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Almost 4 out of every 5 people with MS experience this extreme tiredness. Over half describe it as...reactions1comment
Are Sciatica and MS Related?Sciatica is pain from an injured or irritated sciatic nerve. This is the longest, thickest nerve in the body. It starts in your buttocks area and runs down your legs...reactions14comments
Can You Die from Multiple Sclerosis?Content Note: This article describes death and suicide. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. If you have been diagnosed with multiple...reactions2comments
The Connection Between MS and AllergiesThere are many things that experts do not understand about multiple sclerosis (MS). For example, they do not know what causes MS. However, research shows there may be a link...reactions7comments
The Latest on MS Clinical TrialsClinical trials are the process we use to test new treatments. Most of the drugs and treatments we use exist because of clinical trials. These trials are an important step...reactions7comments
Steroids for MS Relapse: Benefits and Side EffectsNobody with relapsing-remitting MS wants to wake up facing a new flare-up (aka relapse, attack, or exacerbation). The pain, dysfunction, and disability that it can bring are no joke. In...reactions7comments
Getting Medical Care for People Who Are In PrisonMedical care for chronic illness is challenging under the best circumstances. Doctor visits, multiple medicines, side effects, insurance woes, and daily symptoms pile up. These hardships are draining for anyone...reactions10comments
The Connection Between Chronic Health Conditions and ShinglesThe two most common risk factors for developing shingles are older age and having a chronic health condition that impacts your immune system. Shingles is a common viral infection that...reactions4comments
Understanding Vaccine Recommendations and Multiple SclerosisVaccines teach the immune system to protect the body from infection. Because illness can worsen the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), preventing infection is key to managing MS. Many people...reactionscomments
Potential New Method for Early Diagnosis of MSPeople with multiple sclerosis (MS) can have a variety of symptoms. Each person’s experience is unique, which can make diagnosis challenging. Currently, there is no 1 specific test to diagnose...reactionscomments
Postherpetic Neuralgia Is a Real PainPostherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most common complications of shingles. Nearly 20 percent of people who get shingles will develop PHN. PHN causes severe pain that can last...reactions1comment
What Is Shingles?Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a common viral infection that affects about 1 out of every 3 people in the United States. Its telltale sign is a painful...reactions1comment
MS and ShinglesShingles is a condition that causes painful blisters to develop on one side of the face or body. It affects about 1 out of every 3 people in the United...reactions31comments
The Latest Research on the Epstein-Barr Virus and MSMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects almost 1 million people in the United States alone. Doctors do not know what causes MS. But they do have many ideas...reactions6comments
Lipoatrophy in MS PatientsLipoatrophy is the loss of fat under the skin. An affected area may look like a valley or trough in your skin. Areas are patchy and uneven. Several affected areas...reactions2comments
The Latest on HSCT ResearchAbout 1 million people in the United States live with multiple sclerosis (MS). The disease attacks the central nervous system, leading to numbness and tingling, blindness, and paralysis. There is...reactions2comments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...reactionscomments
Can Music Therapy Help People with MS?Traditional medicines can slow the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS) in some cases. But because there is no cure, people living with MS often seek out alternative therapies. These are...reactionscomments
