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Problems with gait are fairly common in people with MS. Poor gait describes problems with walking caused by: Problems with walking generate from miscommunication between the brain and the muscles...

Wondering what’s new in the world of MS research? Look no further – MSAA is proud to announce the 2019 edition of our annual MS Research Update. The MS Research...

In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members across various conditions on what it’s...

My husband, Lynn, began taking Ocrevus (ocrelizumab), to treat his primary-progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) in March. As his caregiver, one of my responsibilities is to become familiar with his medicines...

For many people battling a chronic illness, like Multiple Sclerosis, social opportunities become increasingly difficult to attend. This can become especially problematic in the warmer months, as many of those...

Members of our Editorial Team met Dr. Bokhari at the Brain Health Fair organized by the American Academy of Neurology in Philadelphia. Dr. Bokhari was kind enough to agree to...

Certainly, anyone can have heartburn after eating certain foods, eating heavy meals, or eating late at night. But what about the times you watch what you eat, keep portions light, and...

I’ve seen a quote circulating on Facebook. It says, “Do you ever feel like your body’s ‘check engine’ light has been on and you’re still driving it like ‘Nah, it’ll...

Living successfully with multiple sclerosis requires some effort on the part of the diagnosed. In order to thrive with this disease, you have to try to live as healthily as...

As most people know, multiple sclerosis (MS) comes with a great deal of fatigue. Even after a solid 8 hours of sleep, I can wake up feeling terribly fatigued and...

Having an invisible illness is relatable to seeing an iceberg. On the outside, you can only see the tip. If you don’t take the time to look below the surface...

You awaken to discover you have lost sight in one eye. Or you can no longer lift your legs. Maybe you’re experiencing a severe spasm of the ribcage (the MS...

By now I’m sure y’all are about as fed up with being given unsolicited advice as I am. That said, there is an upside: It gives me a chance to...

On May 22, 2009, I was a full-time employee. The next day, May 23, I was permanently and completely disabled. So, what happened overnight? Was I struck by lightning? No...

Whether or not you have a child, most individuals would agree that parenting is hard. Although there is no right or wrong way to raise a child, new trends, latest...

When you’ve been impacted by Multiple Sclerosis for pretty much your entire life (diagnosed at a young age but also growing up around the disease), it’s hard not to make...

MS Research Spotlight covers key research news from the last month. Italian researchers reviewed, in an observational real-world clinical study, the many MS “mimics” and the rate in which MS...

A common symptom people first experience before being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) is optic neuritis. Optic neuritis is basically inflammation of the optic nerve(s) and most commonly results in...

There’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You can be a positive force for friends and loved ones...

While camping last summer, we had neighbors directly behind us occupying the ADA site: a young woman and her companion, a young man in a wheelchair. They slept in a...