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Spasticity and MS: How to Control Your Muscles

Many people with multiple sclerosis have stiff muscles and spasms, a condition called spasticity. Most of the time, a physical therapist will start...

What is Clinically Isolated Syndrome?

Doctors aren't sure why the body attacks itself this way. The symptoms of a CIS flare don’t last long. If you have lesions and your doctor thinks y...

CIS and MS: What's The Difference?

If your doctor says you have clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) -- a condition with the same symptoms as multiple sclerosis (MS) -- you may have a ...

Multiple Sclerosis and Bladder Control Problems

If behavior changes don’t work, your doctor may prescribe medicines to help with bladder control. Trouble with bladder control is common for people...

B-Cell Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis

B-cell therapy (also called B-cell depletion therapy) is a treatment for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). That’s because B cells affect other i...

Why Do I Wake Up with a Headache?

The most common time for a migraine to happen is the early morning as pain medication you took before you went to sleep begins to wear off. If you ...

Types of Headaches and Their Causes

They’re annoying, even painful, but most headaches aren't dangerous and are easy to treat with a basic pain reliever. Doctors aren’t sure what caus...

Headaches After Exercise

This causes the blood vessels to dilate, which can lead to a condition called exertional headaches.

Thunderclap Headaches

The pain grabs your attention in the same way a clap of thunder does. You can feel pain anywhere on your head or neck. Thunderclap headaches could ...

Sinus Headaches

You can also take pain relievers, or if they don't help, your doctor can prescribe corticosteroids to ease the inflammation in your sinuses. It's i...

Migraine & Headaches Health Center

Migraine and other types of headaches, such as tension headache and sinus headache, are painful.

Spinal Headaches

During a spinal tap, a needle is placed within the fluid-filled space that surrounds your spinal cord. This creates a passage for the spinal fluid ...