Symptoms of multiple sclerosis appear in a variety of ways. Most patients first have a single attack of symptoms, a neurological episode called a clinical isolated syndrome, which typically occurs between the ages of 20 and 50. Initial symptoms may be mild enough that patients do not always seek medical care. Once a second attack occurs, the patient is considered to have relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Much less commonly, the disease is progressive from the start, with the...
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The physical changes experienced by people who have multiple sclerosis can alter their view of themselves as sexual beings, as well as... Read more »
Living well with MS can't exclude exercise.There was a time when my daily routine included walking for miles and playful activities like... Read more »
During my Weight Watchers meeting this past week, my leader had some good advice for 2008 that I thought was applicable to MS care: 1.... Read more »
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MS; Demyelinating diseaseSymptomsSymptoms vary, because the location and severity of each attack can be different. Episodes can last for days, weeks,... Read more »
The months or years of mystery have been solved. In many ways, you feel relief at having been given the diagnosis at last. MS...multiple... Read more »
Living with multiple sclerosis often means making lifestyle changes, big and small. While it is very difficult to take that first step and admit that... Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the extended-release drug Ampyra (dalfampridine) for adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) who... Read more »
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Interferon Beta DrugsInterferons (so-called because they interfere with viral replication) suppress inflammatory factors in the immune system that... Read more »