Category: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Symptoms

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The Deep and Multidimensional Connection Between Multiple Sclerosis and Depression

Both depression and suicide rates are high in MS patients, but there are effective treatments by Darcy Lewis, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today…

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Can Multiple Sclerosis Affect Your Toenails?

Written by Sarah Winfrey Medically reviewed by Evelyn O. Berman, M.D.  Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune…

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MS and co-morbid autoimmunity

In my experience, the most common co-morbid autoimmune disease in people with MS, outside of thyroid disease post-alemtuzumab, is MS-associated…

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A Smoldering Process: A New Way of Thinking about Multiple Sclerosis

Published on: October 4, 2023 Our understanding of the biology of multiple sclerosis is changing. New research sheds light on…

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What Are the Physiological Changes of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?

MS causes white blood cells to attack or injure myelin and other parts of the CNS (central nervous system). The…

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How to Spot the Signs of an MS Flare

When new multiple sclerosis symptoms crop up or old ones worsen, you may be having an MS relapse. By Chris…

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Foot Drop: Everything You Need To Know

Foot drop refers to a condition when a person is unable to lift the front part of their foot to the…

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Hot and bothered: Read how heat makes MS symptoms worse

Around three quarters of people with MS find that their symptoms get worse when they are hot. This might be…

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MS signs and symptoms

Multiple sclerosis is very individual, with no two experiences the same. Symptoms change, sometimes from morning to afternoon. They can…

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Managing MS Symptoms, Fever and Body Temperature

Medically reviewed by Joseph V. Campellone, M.D. Written by Emily Brown If you’re sensitive to temperatures — especially heat — and your multiple sclerosis…

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