Numbness or Tingling...Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) comes with its share of challenges. A common symptom of MS is numbness or tingling in the...
Managing Fatigue...People with multiple sclerosis (MS) often report feeling extremely tired, either mentally or physically. This is known as fatigue, and it can...
How Does Environment Play a Role in MS?...There is still much that is unknown about the causes of multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers are exploring environmental factors that may contribute...
Medical History...Taking a good medical history is the backbone of diagnosing MS. During the medical history, your doctor will ask you a lot...
What Is the Link Between Genes and MS?...The role of genetics in MS is complex, and researchers are still working to identify all the genes involved. However, it is...
Relapsing-Remitting MS...Relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) is the most common form of MS, affecting about 85% (or more than 8 out of 10) people diagnosed...
Pediatric MS...Out of the approximately 400,000 people who live with MS in the US, about 8,000 to 10,000 are children or adolescents. These...
Vision Problems With MS...Trouble with your vision is one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). It is also one of the first...
What Causes MS?...Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (CNS). MS affects more than 2.3 million people in the...
Symptom Checker...MS can cause a wide range of symptoms in different parts of the body. Use the Symptom Checker to learn more about...
Statistics: Who Gets MS?...Multiple sclerosis (MS) is not contagious. This means it is not spread from person to person. MS also is not heritable, or...
Tools...Be on the lookout for new tools to help you manage and learn about MS. MS can cause a wide range of...
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Treatments for Managing Symptoms...Symptom management is a major focus of treating multiple sclerosis (MS). There are many different options based on the symptoms a person...
Progressive-Relapsing MS...Update: Due to new guidelines defining the courses of MS published in 2014, Progressive-relapsing MS is no longer recognized as a separate...
What are the Courses of MS?...When experts think about how a disease such as MS affects people in different ways, they try to identify typical patterns or...
Contact Us...Have a question? We’re here to help. Please email us at contact@multiplesclerosis.net. Please note that our team hours are Monday-Friday 8:30AM -...
Fatigue...Fatigue is a debilitating symptom that greatly affects quality of life. It can be both a direct symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS)...
What Is an MS Relapse?...Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS includes the brain, spinal cord, and some of...