Feb 14, 2022
Women and MS Multiple sclerosis (MS) is considered an autoimmune condition that affects the brain and spinal cord of the central nervous system. The disease affects women more often than men. According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, women may be up...
Feb 8, 2022
Spasticity is one of the most common — and challenging — symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, an estimated 80 percent of people with MS have spasticity, involuntary muscle spasms or stiffness that interfere with...
Jan 30, 2022
Sexual relations are a sensitive — and difficult — topic for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), just as they are for people in general. Sexual dysfunction in people with MS can be caused by a combination of physical, psychological, emotional, and social factors,...
Jan 30, 2022
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition, in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin, the protective sheath surrounding nerve fibers. This disrupts the electric signals traveling along the nerve fibers from the brain to...
Jan 25, 2022
Suddenly being unable to swallow is scary, to say the least. “When dysphagia — trouble swallowing — strikes, I can feel my adrenal glands kick in, my eyes widen, and a feeling of genuine panic for my life arise,” says Trevis Gleason, 55, a former chef who blogs for...
Jan 23, 2022
A common symptom Almost everyone who has multiple sclerosis (MS) also has fatigue. According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS), around 80 percent of those diagnosed with the condition will experience fatigue at some point during the course of the...
