Novantrone (mitoxantrone hydrochloride)...Novantrone® (mitoxantrone hydrochloride) is a synthetic anticancer agent for intravenous use. Novantrone is approved to treat reducing neurologic disability and/or the frequency of clinical relapses in patients with secondary progressive...
Swallowing Problems...When you live with MS, you could form other related health problems. One condition, called dysphagia, causes trouble swallowing and may require treatment. It is normal to have trouble swallowing...
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Speech Problems...Your lungs, diaphragm, vocal cords, lips, and tongue all work as a team to help you speak. Fatigue and damage to your central nervous system caused by multiple sclerosis (MS)...
Spasticity...Spasticity is a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS). This term refers to stiffness and muscle spasms resulting from problems with the nerves that control movement. Spasticity is often mild...
MS and Health Insurance...Health insurance coverage is important for anyone but especially so for someone who has MS. In some countries, such as Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany, patients access medical care...
Bladder Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis...An estimated 80 percent of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) have bladder problems related to the condition. These problems (dysfunctions) happen when nerve signals are disrupted between the brain or...
Common MS Myths & Misconceptions...Several common misconceptions about MS which have persisted over time are explained below. Most of these myths overstate the difficulties that you may encounter living with MS. Most people with...
Managing Anxiety, Mood Changes, and Other MS Emotional Symptoms...There are a variety of treatment options available for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who experience emotional symptoms, including anxiety, mood swings, pseudobulbar affect (PBA), and stress. Since anxiety typically...
Sexual Dysfunction...Sexual dysfunction is a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS). Sexual dysfunction includes problems that affect how you enjoy your sexuality. It can affect your overall sexual health. And that...
Emotional Changes...When thinking about multiple sclerosis (MS), we often think of the physical symptoms like pain, numbness, or trouble with walking. However, MS can also take a toll on a person’s...
Bowel Problems...Although symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) vary significantly between people, bowel problems are common. Bowel issues can be difficult to deal with. In some cases, they are unpredictable or severe...
Information for Parents of a Child with MS...Pediatric MS can bring many challenges. These may evolve and change along with a child’s age or developmental stage. However, having MS does not mean your child won’t have a...
Management of Cognitive Problems - Unpublished...Once you have received a cognitive evaluation and cognitive impairment has been identified, you and your doctor will discuss treatment options and other management approaches. There are three types of...
Corticosteroids...Corticosteroids, also called glucocorticoids or steroids, are drugs that are designed to mimic cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that has anti-inflammatory effects. Corticosteroids are used to manage...
Zanaflex (tizanidine hydrochloride)...Zanaflex® is a medicine indicated for the management of spasticity. It has a short-acting therapeutic effect, so treatment should be reserved for those daily activities and times when relief from...
Cognitive Changes...In multiple sclerosis (MS), the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks itself. This leads to damage in the central nervous system (CNS), including the brain and spinal cord....
Baclofen...Baclofen is a skeletal muscle relaxant used to treat muscle symptoms caused by multiple sclerosis (MS), including spasm, pain, and stiffness. It is classified as an antispastic agent. It inhibits...
Mobility and Gait Problems...In multiple sclerosis (MS), the body mistakenly attacks healthy cells in the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS plays a role in many of our body’s functions. The brain and...
How Do Lifestyle Factors Affect MS Risk?...There is no single cause of multiple sclerosis (MS). Doctors think MS is caused by a combination of genes, environment, and lifestyle choices. While you cannot change your genes, you...