Multiple Sclerosis Videos

From your brain to your bowels, this central nervous system disorder can affect a number of bodily functions.

Adding yoga into your routine has many benefits from reducing stress to building strength. Which poses should you give a try?

What do you tell your children about your long-lasting disease?

Don’t be embarrassed to tell your doctor if you “gotta go, gotta go” or “gotta go and can't go,” says neurologist Mitzi Joi Williams. Treatments can help.

Healthy habits can make a real difference when it comes to your MS symptoms. Here’s what to embrace and what to avoid.

Starting conversations about MS with family, friends, and co-workers is tough, but it will help them understand the disease more. Then they can give you the extra support you need.

It's important to keep your spirits up and find healthy ways to deal with the emotional toll of MS.

The most important step after an MS diagnosis is to understand the disease. Here are four tips to start your journey and navigate day-to-day life.

The ups and downs that come with this disease often leave people feeling emotionally worn out. Be kind to yourself and reach out for help.

A doctor talks about the differences between lingering symptoms and a full-on flare.

Which foods can cut inflammation and help ease your MS symptoms?

A doctor can help with sexual issues stemming from multiple sclerosis, including erectile dysfunction, bladder control, and body image.

Disease-modifying therapies, given through a needle, help make multiple sclerosis flares less frequent and less severe. How exactly do they work, though?

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to treating MS. That’s why it’s important to share lifestyle factors, side effects, and more with your doctor.

You may not feel like moving every day, but exercise can actually improve symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

Shared experiences can ease the fear and uncertainty associated with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Why is a sense of community so important?

How are magnetic fields used to tamp down inflammation in MS?

A neurologist defines the stages of MS. When is it inflammation, and when is it progression?

Seated or standing, you can mirror these gentle tai chi moves to practice mindfulness, stretch muscles, and improve balance.

By focusing on your breath and releasing the tension in your body, you can find comfort, peace, and even pain relief for your MS.

Follow along as our instructor demonstrates an MS-friendly yoga session complete with pose variations and a few common props like a chair.

There is no “right” way to deal with stress, but it can make MS symptoms worse, so it’s important to find what calms you.

Your partner with multiple sclerosis may need to rely on you for help and support. Here’s some helpful advice that will benefit you both.

Lack of sleep can make your MS symptoms worse, so it’s important to establish a routine that will help you catch those restorative Zzzs.

From your blood pressure to your cholesterol, there are important numbers that should be top of mind when you have MS.

From support groups to loved ones, it’s important to have a support system that you can rely on when you have multiple sclerosis.

Make your voice heard and establish independence with this self-advocacy advice.

Fluctuating hormones can cause a wide swing in symptoms, says Marissa Platner, MD. So how does that affect their MS treatment?

Flares or relapses of multiple sclerosis cause inflammation in the brain and spinal cord, but doctors have several treatments to ease symptoms.

“We have over 20 therapies for MS,” says Mitzi Joi Williams, MD, and almost every year, new ones come out. Should you try the latest therapy?

“There's no right kind of sex,” says Dr. Ben Thrower. “It's whatever works for that couple.” By having an honest conversation with your doctor and your partner, you can work around changes that affect intimacy.

The goal with MS treatment is NEDA, or No Evidence of Disease Activity, says Ben Thrower, MD. That’s why it’s important to talk with your doctor about your medicines and any relapses.

What’s your best choice when it comes to nutrition? The Mediterranean diet? The Wahls Protocol? The Swank?

Check with your doctor first, but certain supplements can calm MS inflammation.

The goal with MS treatment is to prevent more trouble, says Randall Trudell, MD, an expert on this neurological disease. He says there are many effective medications from pills to infusions to help prevent relapses.

A relapse is a problem that comes on fairly fast, usually over a few days. It means a part of your brain isn’t working right. Here’s what to look out for.

From person to person, MS symptoms can vary and change over time. So what are the differences between RRMS, SPMS, and PPMS?

Ready for some good news? Learn what today’s MS treatments can do for you.

There are things you can do, both before and after receiving your treatments, that will give you the best opportunity to feel the fewest side effects.

B-cell therapies have been used for more than 20 years. Destroying those B-cells inside the central nervous system can help people with MS.

Lauren meets with her doctor, Mitzi Joi Williams, MD, about her MS and how it’s currently affecting her.

How can B-cell therapy stop relapse flare-ups and prevent your MS from getting worse?

Disease-modifying therapies for multiple sclerosis fight inflammation and damage. See how the meds work on your cells.

A specialist explains the three tiers of treatment for multiple sclerosis and possible side effects.

Frederick Joseph, the man behind the #BlackPantherChallenge and the biggest Go Fund Me in history, felt like the cards were stacked against him. How did he find his voice and empower the next generation?

Jenn Powell describes MS as a powerful disease with "seismic shifts," both good and bad. But she strives to hold onto her happiness and find a greater purpose.

The first time Ardra Shephard went to a support group was downright daunting for this straight shooter. But finding a genuine connection made a world of difference.

Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis can weigh heavy on your mental health, affecting your relationships and your job. A psychologist offers advice on how to work through your feelings.

An occupational therapist can tailor a fitness program for you, depending on your balance, strength, and more.