Multiple Sclerosis Medical Reference
- How to Recognize an MS Attack
If you have MS, you know your symptoms can appear at any time. But how do you know if what you’re feeling is an attack?
- How to Treat and Prevent an MS Flare-Up
Find out what causes MS flare-ups, what you can do ease the symptoms, and tips to prevent new flare-ups.
- What Is Transverse Myelitis?
Find out more about this condition that happens when your body attacks your nerves.
- What Is the Wahls Protocol Diet and Does It Work for MS?
Can a grain-free, produce-rich diet help with MS?
- Myelin Sheath: What to Know
Find out more about this sleeve that protects a part of your nerve cells and how it's related to multiple sclerosis.
- MS and Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a common cause of fatigue in people with MS. Learn why it happens and how to treat it.
- MS in the Fall and Winter: 5 Ways to Stay Well
If you have MS, your symptoms might get worse when it’s cold. Try these five easy ways to stay warm and keep your symptoms under control.
- Driving and Multiple Sclerosis: How to Stay Safe
MS can affect the skills you need behind the wheel. How can you stay safe, independent, and on the road?
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome and MS
Multiple sclerosis and Guillain-Barré syndrome have many things in common. Find out how the two conditions compare.
- Have a Healthy Pregnancy With MS
MS poses many challenges for expectant moms. Follow this advice to manage your pregnancy more easily.
- How to Manage Your Multiple Sclerosis Pain
If you have MS, you might have many different types of pain, or none at all. There are several ways to ease your symptoms.
- What’s the Difference Between ALS and MS?
Do you know how ALS and MS differ? Get the facts on these two diseases.
- What Are Demyelinating Diseases?
What are the different types of these nerve disorders? Learn about transverse myelitis, neuromyelitis optica, ADEM, and more.
- Tips for Living With MS
WebMD has tips to help you live better with multiple sclerosis, including suggestions for diet, sleep, and exercise.
- Optic Neuritis: When MS Affects Your Vision
Learn the causes, symptoms, and treatment for this eye problem, which is common for people with MS.
- How to Make Your Home Safe When You Have MS
Here are some ways to change your home to make it safe if you have multiple sclerosis.
- Fight MS Fatigue
Multiple sclerosis (MS) can sometimes sap your energy, but it doesn't have to stop you from doing what you love.
- Lhermitte’s Sign: What Is It? How Do You Treat It?
Tips for Managing Lhermitte’s Sign
- What Is the MS Hug?
Pain is a common symptom of MS. Get tips on how to manage torso pain.
- Plasma Exchange (Plasmapheresis) for MS
Plasmapheresis, or plasma exchange, is a way to 'clean' your blood. People with relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) can use this treatment to remove antibodies and manage flares.
- Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
The symptoms and treatment of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, one of four types of MS.
- Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
The symptoms and treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, the most common of the four types of MS.
- Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
The symptoms and treatment of primary progressive MS, one of four types of multiple sclerosis.
- Tysabri Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis
Tysabri is a drug used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). Find out how it works.
- Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
Learn about your options for treating multiple sclerosis (MS), including different types of disease-modifying drugs, various therapies, and lifestyle changes.
- How MS Disability Is Measured
WebMD explains how MS disability is measured with the use of tests and scales.
- Ampyra and Multiple Sclerosis
Ampyra is a drug used to improve the walking ability of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). WebMD explains how Ampyra works, including its side effects.
- What Are the Different Types of Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is classified into different types and progressive stages of the disease. Learn more about each type and their characteristics.
- Diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis With MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, has revolutionized the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. WebMD explains how MRI works in detecting MS abnormalities and tracking the progress of the disease.
- Assistive Devices for Multiple Sclerosis
Living with multiple sclerosis is a whole lot easier with assistive devices for bathing, cooking, dressing, getting around, and writing. Learn more from WebMD.
- Multiple Sclerosis and Exercise
Exercise can help ease the symptoms of multiple sclerosis, but it's important to take certain precautions if you want your exercise program to be successful.
- Assistive Devices for Multiple Sclerosis
Living with multiple sclerosis is a whole lot easier with assistive devices for bathing, cooking, dressing, getting around, and writing. Learn more from WebMD.
- Maintaining Intimacy With Multiple Sclerosis
Intimacy problems can arise when living with multiple sclerosis. Learn more about how multiple sclerosis can impact sex and what you can do about it.
- How to Manage Heat Sensitivity With Multiple Sclerosis
WebMD explains how heat, humidity, and extreme cold can aggravate the symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Early Signs and Common Symptoms
Multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms are varied and range from pain to vision problems to mobility issues. Learn more about the early signs and later symptoms as the disease progresses.
- Speech and Swallowing Problems From MS
Swallowing and speech difficulties are complications of multiple sclerosis. Learn more about steps to take to minimize problems and where to look for help.
- Multiple Sclerosis and Fatigue
According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 80% of people with MS have fatigue. Learn how to combat fatigue from MS.
- Multiple Sclerosis and Vision Problems
Learn about the common vision problems that can affect people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
- Multiple Sclerosis and Depression
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is often accompanied by feelings of depression. Learn the signs of depression and find out how you can get treatment.
- Make Your Home Work for You When You Have MS
Living well with multiple sclerosis means adapting your home in various ways, many of them quite simple. Learn more from WebMD.
- Multiple Sclerosis and Assisted Living
If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), you may be considering an assisted living community. WebMD explains this type of housing option, including questions to ask when you are looking.
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Tremors
Many people with multiple sclerosis experience some form of tremor, or uncontrollable shaking. Here are some common types of tremors and their causes and treatments.
- Multiple Sclerosis and Bowel Problems
Multiple sclerosis can cause bowel problems. Find out why and what can be done about it.
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Children
Multiple sclerosis is more common in children and teens than you think. WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this disease in young people.
- Tips for Living With MS
WebMD helps you to stay positive while coping with the emotional stress and physical challenges of living with multiple sclerosis.
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Early Signs and Common Symptoms
Multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms are varied and range from pain to vision problems to mobility issues. Learn more about the early signs and later symptoms as the disease progresses
- Multiple Sclerosis and Sleep
Multiple sclerosis can affect your sleep and restfulness. Find out how to get a good night's sleep despite MS.
- Multiple Sclerosis and Bladder Control Problems
Bladder control problems happen in at least 80% of people with multiple sclerosis, but there are steps you can take to manage incontinence.
- Frequently Asked Questions About Multiple Sclerosis
Get answers to basic questions about MS, including its causes and the course of the disease, treatment options, and more.
- Multiple Sclerosis and the Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
Learn how a spinal tap, also called a lumbar puncture, is used to diagnose disorders of the brain and spinal cord, including multiple sclerosis (MS).