Therapy for Speech Problems...Speech problems are common in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), affecting as many as half of all people with the disease. They...
Breathing Problems...Multiple sclerosis (MS) has the ability to cause wide-reaching symptoms, including breathing problems. Breathing issues are rare compared to many other MS...
MS Myths: What Does Not Cause MS...When considering the risk factors for any disease, it is important to separate fact from fiction. The table below contains a list...
Rehabilitation Therapy...Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, or long-term, disease that often involves a progression of disability that can affect almost any aspect...
Tremor...Tremor, or uncontrollable shaking, is a common symptom of MS and can occur in various parts of the body. Severe, disabling tremor...
MS Paroxysmal Symptoms...Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. People with MS may experience periods of symptoms that last...
Swallowing Problems...When you live with MS, you could form other related health problems. One condition, called dysphagia, causes trouble swallowing and may require...
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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...
Spasticity...Spasticity is a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS). This term refers to stiffness and muscle spasms resulting from problems with the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sexual Dysfunction...Sexual dysfunction is a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS). Sexual dysfunction includes problems that affect how you enjoy your sexuality. It...
Emotional Changes...When thinking about multiple sclerosis (MS), we often think of the physical symptoms like pain, numbness, or trouble with walking. However, MS...
Bowel Problems...Although symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) vary significantly between people, bowel problems are common. Bowel issues can be difficult to deal with...
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...
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...
Corticosteroids...Corticosteroids, also called glucocorticoids or steroids, are drugs that are designed to mimic cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that...