Dec 6, 2021
Spasticity is a symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS) that causes involuntary muscle stiffness and spasms. MS occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath, which is the protective covering around nerve cells. About 60–84%Trusted Source of...
Dec 6, 2021
Multiple sclerosis attacks the protective coating around the nerves throughout the body, including those in the brain. Multiple sclerosis is a progressive disease, which means that it typically becomes worse over time. As it progresses, a person often notices their...
Nov 28, 2021
Clinically isolated syndrome is a first episode of neurologic symptoms caused by demyelination and inflammation in the central nervous system. These neurologic symptoms, similar to those of multiple sclerosis, must last at least 24 hours with no accompanying fever or...
Nov 28, 2021
An estimated 80 percent of people living with multiple sclerosis experience fatigue, which can interfere with work, school, and tasks of daily life. However, there are several lifestyle strategies for tackling this symptom. Experts from across the MS care spectrum...
Nov 15, 2021
People in a Neural Sleeve gait study were reported to show an “average improvement” of 143% in foot drop, a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS) and other conditions that hinder mobility, its developer, Cionic, reports. The wearable “bionic” device — which...
Nov 15, 2021
The flu is a contagious respiratory sickness that generally causes fever, aches, chills, headaches, and in some cases, more serious issues. It’s an especially big concern if you’re living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Scientists have linked the flu to MS relapse....
