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10 Ways to Preserve Your Brain Health if You Have MS
If you have MS, there are ways you can preserve — or even boost — your cognitive function and protect your brain health. Start with these 10 ideas.
By Quinn PhillipsMay 04, 2023Do You Know Your MS Baseline?
To know if your multiple sclerosis (MS) is progressing, you need to establish your physical and cognitive baselines with the appropriate tests.
By Trevis GleasonApril 28, 2023Could Early Treatment Help Delay or Prevent MS in Certain People?
A recent Phase 3 trial showed people with radiologically isolated syndrome (RIS) who took Aubagio were 72 percent less likely to later develop MS symptoms.
By Becky UphamApril 26, 2023Trigeminal Neuralgia Is a Real Pain in My Face
The pain of trigeminal neuralgia was so bad that Jenn Schropp could barely eat, talk, wash her hair, or wear a hoody.
By Jennifer SchroppApril 25, 2023Is It Time for an MS Drill?
Just as schools, workplaces, and the military run drills for emergency situations, people with MS should also prepare for disease-related crises.
By Trevis GleasonApril 25, 2023Can Essential Oils Help Manage Multiple Sclerosis?
Some believe lavender and other essential oils may help manage some of the symptoms of MS, but more research needs to be done.
By Brian P. DunleavyApril 24, 2023Natural Remedy Dos and Don’ts for Multiple Sclerosis
Some vitamins and herbal supplements may help to relieve MS symptoms, but others are ineffective and a waste of money. Learn which is which.
By Brian P. DunleavyApril 19, 2023The MS Warrior in Me Is Getting Tired
After nearly 38 years of MS, the blogger Mona Sen is seeking more caregiver help while still retaining what independence she can.
By Mona SenApril 19, 2023MS Symptoms: Fatigue, Numbness, Balance Problems, and More
MS causes both physical and mental symptoms that range from vision problems to fatigue, memory and attention problems, and bladder and bowel dysfunction.
By Joseph Bennington-CastroApril 17, 20239 Surprising Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis
Learn more about some of the less common symptoms of MS, from speech disorders to tremors.
By Beth W. OrensteinApril 14, 2023How I Tricked My MS Brain Into Giving a Little More
What do you do when you need a little more energy? The blogger Trevis Gleason shares how he ‘resets’ his brain.
By Trevis GleasonApril 14, 2023When MS Enters Relationships: The Care Partner Perspective
Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable disease that can shift the dynamics of a relationship. Learn to navigate these changes together and bring back a sense of partnership.
By Kerry WeissApril 10, 2023MS Support Groups: Black Representation Matters
Multiple sclerosis support groups are a valuable resource, but finding one that’s the right fit for you isn’t always easy. These tips can help.
By Kerry WeissApril 10, 2023Unmet Needs: An Unfortunate Side Effect of MS on Care Partners
When you care for someone who has multiple sclerosis, it’s normal to go through emotional highs and lows. Learn about resources to help you cope.
By Kerry WeissApril 10, 2023You Don’t Know Me: How MS Symptoms Impact How You’re Perceived
Many multiple sclerosis symptoms, such as fatigue and pain, are invisible to other people. Here’s how to manage others’ misconceptions.
By Kerry WeissApril 10, 2023MS as a Black Person: You’re Not Alone
MS has long been considered a “white person’s disease,” but we’re learning more about its prevalence and impact on Black Americans.
By Kerry WeissApril 10, 2023Navigating Multiple Sclerosis as an LGBTQ+ Person
The LGBTQ+ community faces unique challenges when it comes to managing multiple sclerosis. Use these tips to help navigate it.
By Erica PatinoApril 10, 202310 Tips for Healthy Aging With Multiple Sclerosis
Aging with multiple sclerosis (MS) comes with some unique challenges. These tips can help you navigate the years ahead.
By Erica PatinoApril 10, 2023Mejorando Awareness of Multiple Sclerosis in the Latino Population
While there’s been a recent push for awareness and education, multiple sclerosis (MS) continues to be underdiagnosed in Latinos. Learn more.
By Erica PatinoApril 10, 2023MS and the Gut Microbiome: What’s New?
What does gut bacteria have to do with MS? Scientists are beginning to find out.
By Trevis GleasonApril 10, 2023