Two common misconceptions about multiple sclerosis (MS) are that the disease of the central nervous system affects everyone the same way; and that being diagnosed with the condition guarantees ...

If you have primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS), you probably first saw a doctor because your legs were weak or you had trouble walking. Those are the most common symptoms of this type of MS ...

PPMS is a less common form of MS characterized by a gradual worsening of symptoms from the onset, whereas RRMS involves distinct relapses followed by periods of remission. PPMS is typically diagnosed ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disease that causes symptoms like fatigue, impaired mobility, and speech issues. The most common types are RRMS or PPMS, each with different symptom timing ...

Resistance training may be the most effective exercise for reducing fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), a study ...

B-cell therapy uses drugs called monoclonal antibodies to attack white blood cells known as B cells that cause nerve damage. The FDA has approved three such drugs for MS. Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus)treats ...

Medicare Parts A and B, Medicare Advantage (Part C), and Medicare Part D offer various levels of coverage for the costs associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) care, including different types of drugs ...

I received an e-mail requesting that I write a follow-up to last week's blog post on multiple sclerosis (MS). I was asked to detail the immune-modulating therapies available for MS patients. As a ...

McArdle sign is related to a diagnosis of MS; however, this sign has been described only twice previously. When defined as a reduction in neck strength >10% with neck flexion, McArdle sign is 100% ...