Multiple Sclerosis Medical Reference

Learn more about how to find resources that can help you receive the best medical attention possible after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

If you’ve been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, you have a right to receive high-quality care, access to a medical interpreter if you need one, and more.

Multiple sclerosis affects U.S. Latinos at a different rate than Latinos from other countries. Why are the risk factors different? Learn more.

Multiple sclerosis affects each person differently. Learn more about how it affects the Latino or Hispanic community in the United States.

Obtén más información sobre dónde encontrar recursos que te ayuden a recibir la mejor atención médica posible tras un diagnóstico de esclerosis múltiple.

Si has sido diagnosticado con esclerosis múltiple, tienes derecho a recibir atención médica de alta calidad, un intérprete médico si lo necesitas y más.

La esclerosis múltiple afecta a los latinos de diferente manera de acuerdo con el país en que viven o nacieron. ¿Por qué? Aprende más.

La esclerosis múltiple afecta a cada persona de diferente modo. Obtén más información sobre cómo afecta a las personas latinas o hispanas en EE. UU.

B-cell therapy is an important treatment option for RRMS. Ask your doctor these questions to decide if you could benefit from B-cell therapy.

Women who take B-cell therapy for RRMS need to pay special attention to family planning and talk to their doctors before becoming pregnant.

Find the tips, tools, and support you need to live safely and independently with MS.

Living with multiple sclerosis can present daily challenges that get more difficult over time. Find out how to find and get the right kind of help that you will need to manage your multiple sclerosis.

Learn why it's important to find out whether your relapsing MS has progressed, and how to know when it does.

Lots of things can cause numbness, tingling, and sometimes weakness in parts of your body. Find out when you need to see a doctor for these symptoms.

B-cell therapy for MS is effective, but it can be expensive. Here’s where to turn if you need help paying for - cell therapy.

Learn more about this new subtype and how it differs from other types of MS.

Learn more about how this drug treats certain types of multiple sclerosis.

Can multiple sclerosis (MS) affect your breathing? Find out what to expect.

If you have MS, you are more likely to have a seizure. Is there a link? WebMD takes a look at the possible connection.

Is there a link between Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis? Two new studies lay out the facts.

PoNS, or portable neuromodulation stimulator, is a noninvasive device that sends mild electrical pulses through your tongue, nerves, and brain. PoNS may help people with MS improve walking and balance.

If you have MS, you’ll probably want to find an MS specialist. Learn more about how they can help with your condition and where to connect with one.

Several experimental treatments for multiple sclerosis are under the microscope. Learn about MS clinical trials that could lead to the next breakthrough.

A catheter can be a life-changing solution for the UTIs and urinary problems that are common to progressed MS.

If your MS causes issues with movement and coordination, potassium channel blockers are a class of drugs that can improve your ability to walk.

Multiple sclerosis can cause memory lapses, fuzzy thinking, slips and falls, or depression that seems like early dementia. Find out how MS and dementia like Alzheimer’s are different.

Apps, software, and voice-controlled devices can help people with MS live independently. Here’s a look at what’s available.

Ataxia in multiple sclerosis can cause tremors, loss of muscle control when you walk or hold something, or vertigo. Find out why MS causes ataxia, and how rehab may help you improve your balance.

People of African descent, especially Black women, may have a higher risk of multiple sclerosis than previously thought.

Unsteady walk, brain fog, and weakness are symptoms of multiple sclerosis – and sarcoidosis. Learn how these diseases are both alike and very different.

Learn what symptoms can result when MS lesions affect this part of your brain.

What determines who has multiple sclerosis (MS)? It looks like genes do play a part, but it’s not the whole story. Here’s what we know.

Learn more about the possible benefits and risks of this complementary therapy.

Early studies show that the keto diet may manage symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Discover how keto works and what to watch out for.

Learn more about this symptom and complication of MS, from why it happens to how to treat it.

Is there a connection between MS and diabetes? Perhaps. They share some of the same symptoms, and they might share some of the same risk factors.

Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis can cause stress, worry, self-blame, or sadness. Find out how to cope with your feelings to stay active in your social life.

Doctors and researchers aren’t sure what causes MS, but they’ve discovered several things that can raise your chances of getting the disease.

It’s important to keep tabs on your whole body health, not just your MS. These screenings are key to preventing other diseases.

Women are at much higher risk of MS than men. Researchers think hormones, genes, immune system differences, and more may be at play.

How to balance multiple sclerosis meds with birth control, pregnancy, and other issues unique to women.

Thanks to different hormones, women may have a harder time with their MS symptoms than men. Learn what to expect.

MS treatment poses unique challenges for women as they age.

Uhthoff's phenomenon takes place when you experience worsened MS symptoms if your body becomes hot. Learn more about what causes this, symptoms, and more.

Falls with MS can be unpredictable and may happen while you move throughout your house, walk around unfamiliar settings, or trip or slip on certain surfaces. Learn ways to manage your fall risks and fallproof your home.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) can bring a range of symptoms, from weakness to depression. There’s no at-home remedy for it, but these tips may help you feel better and ease your symptoms.

Get the facts on how smoking is linked to MS and what the research shows about MS and alcohol.

Taking care of a long-term condition like multiple sclerosis (MS) can mean a lot of medical costs. Learn about what might help you manage those costs.

Multiple sclerosis and Lyme disease share some common symptoms as well as important differences.

If medication doesn't work well for your multiple sclerosis symptoms, surgery might be an option. Find out what procedures are used to treat MS symptoms and how they work.