Multiple Sclerosis Features
- Choosing a Reading Tool with MS
Find out how you can pick the right reading tool when your vision is impaired by multiple sclerosis.
- The Upside of Multiple Sclerosis
There may be benefits of multiple sclerosis that you haven’t considered.
- MS Blogger Shares Relatable Tips
Learn how Nina Crumpton is changing the perception of MS.
- If I Have Mobility Issues, Is Zumba Right for Me?
Learn how to get your exercise in through Zumba workouts.
- Advice on Managing Fear of an MS Relapse
Learn how to deal with the fear of an MS relapse.
- How to Choose the Right Disability Shower Unit
Choosing the best shower unit for you.
- 3 Amazing Things I Learned About Myself Since Having MS
Learn three of the most amazing things that having MS can teach you about yourself.
- Movie and TV Characters with Multiple Sclerosis
Does Hollywood do a good job of portraying people with MS?
- What is Cognitive Rehabilitation for Multiple Sclerosis
Learn about new ways to manage cognitive issues caused by multiple sclerosis.
- 3 Stretches for People With Multiple Sclerosis
Learn stretches that help with multiple sclerosis symptoms.
- Managing Vision Problems When You Have Multiple Sclerosis
Learn about managing vision problems caused by multiple sclerosis.
- Choosing a Rollator When You Have Multiple Sclerosis
Learn about choosing a rollator to help with mobility when you have multiple sclerosis.
- Career Goals and Multiple Sclerosis
A diagnosis like multiple sclerosis can change how you feel about work and career.
- Christina Applegate and Her MS Diagnosis
Learn more about celebrity Christina Applegate's diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and how she is handling the news.
- Could New Research Help To Understand MS?
Learn how new research into hypomyelination could help our understanding of multiple sclerosis. Discover how growth factors may be involved.
- Is There a Special Diet for MS?
Learn about dietary changes you can make to help manage your symptoms from MS.
- How To Manage Foggy Brain Issues
Cognitive problems, or foggy brain issues, are one of the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Learn tips to manage this symptom.
- How To Choose the Best Wheelchair for MS
There are a number of different wheelchair options available. Learn which one could be right for you.
- The Upside of Having a Caregiver
Forming a relationship with a caregiver that you trust can be one of the most rewarding parts of living with a disease like MS.
- Getting to Know Your Caregiver
Getting to know your multiple sclerosis caregiver tips and ways to get comfortable with them.
- Selma Blair’s MS Journey
Learn more about celebrity Selma Blair’s multiple sclerosis journey and stem cell treatment.
- Ofatumumab for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
Everything you need to know about ofatumumab for relapsing multiple sclerosis, a new FDA-approved antibody.
- Exercises for Mobility Issues
Learn three strength moves you can perform when you have mobility issues with multiple sclerosis.
- How to Manage Numbness and Tingling
Learn how you can manage numbness and tingling from your multiple sclerosis with home remedies, avoiding certain triggers, and receiving corticosteroid treatment.
- What to Expect When Choosing a Cane
Find out what you can expect when choosing the right cane for your MS.
- The Upside to Walking With a Cane
Walking with a cane can have a silver lining (no matter which cane you choose).
- 4 Best Symptom Trackers for Multiple Sclerosis
Keep track of all your MS symptoms on one app to make it easier to notice patterns and share them with your doctor.
- Conversations About MS B-Cell Therapy
It’s important friends and family know the realities of B-cell therapy for multiple sclerosis. To get the support you need, know what to share with them.
- Being Transparent About My MS
Mariska Breland, the creator of Pilates for Neurological Conditions, opens up about her path to opening up about her multiple sclerosis diagnosis.
- The Importance of Staying With Your MS Treatment
Kathleen Costello, a research associate at The Johns Hopkins MS Center, gets candid about what the best thing you can do to manage your multiple sclerosis.
- What People Who Have MS Wish You Knew
When you live with a complex condition like multiple sclerosis (MS), there are a lot of misconceptions that can come along with it.
- Why Did My Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis Take So Long?
There’s no specific test or list of symptoms that doctors use to look for MS. So how do they diagnose it?
- Finding Your MS Community
Finding a support community can help with many aspects of life with MS. Learn how one woman did it, and what might work for you.
- MS: Should You Avoid Certain Foods?
Could skipping certain foods help you manage symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS)? Experts say that paying close attention to what you eat does play a key role in managing MS and your overall health.
- I Have MS and Tried a Stem Cell Transplant
Learn how a stem cell transplant put one woman’s MS into remission.
- Could a Head Injury Raise Your Teen’s Multiple Sclerosis Risk?
Studies have linked head injuries and MS. Learn about the connection and find out what you can do to protect your child.
- Emotional Support Animals for MS
Emotional support animals are more than just pets. If you have multiple sclerosis, they can provide emotional comfort and sometimes perform useful tasks. Learn what sets them apart from service animals and therapy dogs.
- What Happens When You Stop Taking MS Meds?
There are many reasons people stop taking MS meds. Some feel they aren’t working, or the side effects are too severe. Or they could be too expensive. Is it safe to stop taking them? What do you need to know?
- Does MS Affect Your Life Expectancy?
Can multiple sclerosis affect how long you live? Does the type you have make a difference? Learn more about life expectancy with this condition.
- Fighting the Stigma of MS
When people hear about your multiple sclerosis diagnosis, the reactions can be varied and surprising. But, the more you know about the condition the better you can arm yourself with answers and challenge misconceptions.
- Reducing the Impact of Relapsing MS
Multiple sclerosis is unpredictable. It's impossible to know when it will strike, but if you have a relapsing form of MS, disease-modifying therapy (DMT) may be right for you.
- A Day in the Life With Relapsing-Remitting MS
Vickie Hadge was diagnosed with RRMS in 2017. Here, she gives her candid takes on living with the condition and the treatment options that work for her.
- My Journey From RRMS to SPMS
Going from relapsing-remitting MS to secondary progressive MS can be so gradual that it's hard to catch. Joann Dickson-Smith's path from one to the other illuminates that shift.
- Does Kombucha Help MS?
Does kombucha help with MS? Is it safe? What do doctors say? How much should I drink? Learn what the research says and what doctors say about kombucha and MS.
- Dating With MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) can make dating more challenging. Learn how to find the right person for you, and how to reveal your diagnosis to them.
- MS: Apps That Can Help You Manage Your Condition
You’ll find tons of apps for multiple sclerosis, but they won’t all suit your needs. Here’s how to choose the right MS app for you, whether you want a serious tool to monitor your health or a useful app to help you stay on top of your medications and appointments.
- Managing Fatigue As Your MS Worsens
What can you do about MS fatigue? What do experts say about beating fatigue? What works for people who have MS? Learn how to beat fatigue as MS progresses.
- Do Multiple Sclerosis and Alcohol Mix?
Here's what’s safe and what to look out for when it comes to these two.
- How I Took Control of My MS With Healthy Habits
The mind, body, and spirit are just as important when living with MS.
- What Does Multiple Sclerosis-Related Fatigue Feel Like?
Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of MS. Learn what to watch for and how to let your doctor know what you’re feeling.