Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune condition in which the protective insulation surrounding neurons in the brain and spinal cord is erroneously attacked. This can cause a wide variety of serious ...

Tumefactive multiple sclerosis (MS) is a rare type of MS that causes a tumor-like lesion in your brain. This lesion can press on nearby parts of your brain, leading to many symptoms. Multiple ...

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People with MS of all ages and genders consistently report reduced quality of life relative to the general population, a ...

The Marburg variant of multiple sclerosis is extremely rare but also the most severe. Life expectancy has been weeks or months, but advances in treatment have led to an improved outlook. Multiple ...

A high-carbohydrate diet significantly increases the risk of MS, particularly for women and younger than 60, a study found.

Many symptoms of MS are the same as those of other conditions. If you are concerned that you may have MS, make an appointment with your primary care provider. They will discuss your concerns and do a ...

Chronic pain can present in multiple forms for multiple sclerosis patients. Some forms make it harder to stay active than others. For patients with multiple sclerosis, a regular exercise routine is ...

For patients with multiple sclerosis, a regular exercise routine is important for managing symptoms. Due to different causes of chronic pain though, physical exercise can be more difficult for some.