Multiple Sclerosis
In-depth information and trending research on multiple sclerosis, patient perspectives, and expert advice on how to manage MS symptoms.
Dear Media: A Real Portrayal of MS, Please
MS is often portrayed in the media as hopeless causes, full of pain and disability. But that’s not the real picture, says Jackie Zimmerman.
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Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Finally Has Two New FDA-Approved Treatments
The new medications, siponimod (Mayzent, Novartis) and cladribine (Mavenclad, EMD Serono), bring treatment options to active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). Most treatments approved for MS are for relapsing, rather than progressive, forms of the disease.
Ask The Expert: Suma Shah, M.D.
Suma Shah, M.D., is assistant professor of neurology at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina.
MS 101
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic and progressive disease of the central nervous system. Nearly one million people in the United States are living with MS.
M.D. With MS
When a Texas doctor becomes the patient, she finds her own special formula for living with MS.
Slowing Down Long-Term Progression of Multiple Sclerosis With Disease-Modifying Therapies
A number of disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) are effective in decreasing the frequency of relapses and the number of lesions in the brain or spinal cord.
FDA-Approved Disease-Modifying Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis
Patients living with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the US may try these disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) to slow down the long-term progression of the disease.
Drugs to Take (And Not to Take) When Pregnant With MS
Multiple sclerosis requires you to learn large amounts of information. During pregnancy, one concern is your MS medication.
Think You Know All the Symptoms of MS?
Find out whether you’re experiencing any of the less common signs of multiple sclerosis and who can help you manage them.
Meet the Experts
Lisa Emrich
Patient ExpertLiving with MS and RA, Lisa Emrich is a powerful patient advocate who inspires people to live better and stay active.
Trevis Gleason
Patient ExpertAward-winning author, chef and blogger, Trevis L. Gleason was diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis in 2001.
Jackie Zimmerman
Patient ExpertJackie Zimmerman is a multiple sclerosis and ulcerative colitis patient and the founder of Girls With Guts. Since diagnosis, she has blogged her IBD journey at Blood, Poop, and Tears.