Explore the concept of the MS prodrome, a period with subtle symptoms before multiple sclerosis onset. Learn about early ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common autoimmune diseases affecting the brain and spinal cord, with 2.9 million ...

Warning signs for multiple sclerosis (MS) could emerge more than a decade before the first classical symptoms occur—offering hope for earlier detection and better patient outcomes. This is the finding ...

A recent study suggests some early multiple sclerosis symptoms are linked to higher odds of long-term disability. Symptoms tied to disability risk include suddenly blurred vision and incontinence. The ...

Symptoms of MS may be mild or severe, of long duration or short, and may appear in various combinations, depending on the area of the nervous system affected. Following a relapse, complete or partial ...

A new study has found that a drug called teriflunomide may delay the first symptoms of multiple sclerosis for people whose MRI scans show signs of MS. The researchers found that the drug can help even ...

MS symptoms, such as fatigue and muscle stiffness, can fluctuate throughout the day. They can also fluctuate for days or weeks in a relapse. But how the symptoms change can vary greatly among ...

Have you ever wondered why the summer heat or even a really hot shower can make your multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms worse? For many people with MS, even a slight increase in body temperature can ...

—A small study of 99 patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis found that moderately and severely frail participants demonstrated slower walking speeds, lower cadence (steps per minute), ...

The nerve damage caused by multiple sclerosis (MS) can disrupt a person’s ability to walk, balance, and even carry out the most basic everyday activities. Staying physically active can improve sleep ...