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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Diagnosis & Tests

It can be a challenge for doctors to diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS). Know what to expect with a spinal tap to diagnose MS. Blood tests: They can’...

Possible Causes of Multiple Sclerosis

You might be more likely to get MS if you have another autoimmune condition like inflammatory bowel disease, thyroid disease, or type 1 diabetes. M...

Assistive Devices for Multiple Sclerosis

Assistive devices are tools that can make life with multiple sclerosis a little easier. Weakness in your leg muscles can make it harder to go up an...

Do Multiple Sclerosis and Alcohol Mix?

And in case you’re wondering if past alcohol use may have caused your MS, set your worries aside. “If you have a lot of trouble with balance, think...

How I Took Control of My MS with Healthy Habits

So if I can do even just 15 to 20 minutes of yoga a day, it can go a long way. I’m also fortunate that I live in an area with access to a physical ...

What is The MS Hug?

If other symptoms come on quickly at the same time, the hug can also be a sign that your MS is relapsing. Get more information on what dyesthesia p...

Fight MS Fatigue

Schedule regular breaks to restore your energy. You can take either a few 10- to 15-minute power naps or one longer 1- to 2-hour nap. It gives you ...

MS and Depression: Tips for Mental Fitness

If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), you have a higher chance of depression. Researchers think there are other connections between MS and depressio...

Tips for Living with MS

Support groups give you a place to learn new ways to handle your condition and a chance to share how you’re feeling with others who understand what...

How to Manage Heat Sensitivity with Multiple Sclerosis

Heat-related symptoms aren’t harmful and go away as soon as you cool down.

Multiple Sclerosis and Baclofen Therapy

Baclofen (Gablofen, Lioresal) is a medication that treats stiff muscles and spasms, a condition called spasticity, that can happen to people with m...

How to Treat and Prevent An MS Flare-Up

If you feel fine for weeks or months but your multiple sclerosis symptoms pop up again, you probably have what doctors call a relapse or flare-up. ...