Nov 6, 2021
Some people with multiple sclerosis develop foot drop (sometimes called “drop foot”), a weakness in the ankle and foot muscles that makes it hard to flex the ankle and walk with a normal heel-toe pattern, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS)....
Oct 25, 2021
Key Takeaways In a recent meta-analysis, researchers analyzed how different types of exercise impacted fatigue symptoms in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The authors reviewed previous studies involving 1,470 participants to determine how exercise affected their...
Oct 25, 2021
People who are newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis may find that significant symptoms — including pain, fatigue, depression, and anxiety — can occur in a cluster during their first year following diagnosis, according to a recent study published in the...
Oct 25, 2021
Living with multiple sclerosis can lead to a wide variety of symptoms. Among those that could impact quality of life are communication issues, according to a new study. A team of scientists from Australia’s University of Sydney reviewed online questionnaires from 260...
Oct 22, 2021
When a person with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) has an acute symptom flare-up, they are often prescribed a short course of high-dose steroids, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS). Typically, steroids are given intravenously or...
Oct 18, 2021
By understanding the typical progression of multiple sclerosis (MS) and learning what to expect, you can gain a sense of control and make more informed decisions about your day-to-day life. MS occurs when the body’s immune system abnormally targets the central nervous...
