Pseudobulbar AffectMany people with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience pseudobulbar affect (PBA). PBA is a neurological (nerve) condition that causes episodes of uncontrolled laughing...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...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...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...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...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...reactions21comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
