Background and objective: The Internet is increasingly prominent as a source of health information for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). But there has been little exploration of the needs, experiences and pr
Some relapses may cause severe problems in day-to-day life or require being treated in a hospital. Others might be mild enough to be managed at home. MS relapse symptoms generally depend on the specific parts of the central nervous system that are being damaged by the immune system, but ...
How Is Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosed? There's no single test that can tell whether you havemultiple sclerosis(MS), so it may take some time and multiple doctor visits to get a diagnosis. Doctors use a combination of physical exams, medical history questions, imaging tests, and laboratory tests...
Bruce JM, Lynch SG (2011) Multiple sclerosis: MS treatment adherence-how to keep patients on medication? Nat Rev Neurol 7: 421-422.Bruce JM, Lynch SG. Multiple sclerosis: MS treatment ad- herence--how to keep patients on medication? Nat Rev Neu- rol. 2011;7(8):421-2. doi: 10.1038...
and courage are needed in part of the patient as well as his or her loved ones. While it is a known fact that no specific therapy can heal people with multiple sclerosis, a good way to go about it is to try all possible therapies in moderation. Take one step at a time and learn ...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a degenerative disease with symptoms increasing over time. Restorative rehabilitation allows MS patients to improve their quality of life. Learn what you need to know
Bonzano L, Pardini M, Roccatagliata L, Mancardi GL, Bove M. How people with multiple sclerosis cope with a sustained finger motor task: A behavioural and fMRI study. Behavioural brain research. 2017; 325(Pt A):63-71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2017.02.008 PMID: 28188814...
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disorder that affects the central nervous system. The protective sheath covering the nerves is destroyed resulting in the formation of scar tissue
In October of 2010, every aspect of my life was changed when my father was diagnosed with the debilitating disease Multiple Sclerosis and I was made audience to his livelihood being ripped away from him. The entrance of MS into my life marked my passage from childhood to adulthood through my...
When Every Day Is Different Not knowing which RRMS symptoms to expect from day to day can be a humbling experience. Two people get real about their unpredictable disease. High Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety With MS Over 50% of those with multiple sclerosis also struggle with depression. ...