Multiple sclerosis is not a fatal disease. Except in rare cases of severe disease, most people with multiple sclerosis have a normal or near-normal life span and usually die from the same conditions (heart disease, cancer) that affect the general population. Still, MS symptoms can negatively affect quality of life. Suicide rates among patients with MS are higher than average.
The majority of patients with MS do not become severely disabled. Twenty years after diagnosis, about two-thirds...
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So what exactly causes asthma anyway? The truth is scientists still don't know for sure. Yet a growing stack of evidence suggests events... Read more »
A study published in the July 22, 2008, issue of Neurology®, indicates that taking the neuronal stabilizing agent (epilepsy drug) Topamax... Read more »
“You look so good!” What is it about that phrase that makes those of us with MS cringe? Visit any MS related website or blog and... Read more »
Now that MS Education and Awareness Month (in the US) is coming to an end, it is time to think about what you can do moving forward to help... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Having more than one baby at a time puts new moms at significantly higher risk for postpartum depression. That's the key finding... Read more »
A study published in the July 22, 2008, issue of Neurology®, indicates that taking the neuronal stabilizing agent (epilepsy drug) Topamax... Read more »
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Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)The intrauterine device (IUD) is a small plastic T-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus. An IUD's contraceptive... Read more »
Valproic acid, brand names Depakene and Depakote, is one of the few medications approved by the FDA for Migraine prevention. Taking valproic acid... Read more »
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Multiple lentigines syndrome is an inherited disorderidentified by an increased number of lentigines (freckle-like spots). Alternative Names ... Read more »