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I’m going to be more open about my invisible scars from MS

I don’t have any tattoos. I’ve never been opposed to the idea, but for most of my life, I’ve never found the perfect one to permanently put on my body. Since then, I’ve seen several things I consider tattoo-worthy, but two of them would be most appropriate on my back.

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Having parents who smoked increases risk of pediatric MS: Study

Having parents who have ever smoked cigarettes, or who smoked in the three months before pregnancy, is associated with a significantly increased likelihood of childhood-onset multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a small study in Italy. The findings suggest that early-life exposure to cigarette smoke, including around the time of…

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Ocrevus and Tysabri appear to work equally well to control relapsing MS

Two of the most effective treatments for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) — Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) and Tysabri (natalizumab) — are essentially matched in their ability to control the disease, a new nationwide study from Denmark suggests. Researchers found no significant difference between the two therapies in preventing relapses, slowing…

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MS-related bladder issues are unpredictable and disruptive

Bladder issues are one of those symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) that nobody really prepares you for. People often talk about mobility problems, fatigue, or vision changes — not the sudden, urgent need to find a bathroom or the constant awareness of the one closest to you. They don’t…

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Dementia risk nearly fivefold higher for people with multiple sclerosis: Study

People with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a nearly fivefold increased risk of developing dementia compared with those without the disease, according to a real-world study in Taiwan. Treatment with disease-modifying therapies significantly reduced the risk for neurodegenerative dementias, or dementias associated with the loss of brain cells, the…

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Featured ColumnBeing honest with myself about MS pain isn’t the easiest thing to do

Columnist Ben Hofmeister says he’s prone to dismiss MS or other pain he’s had for longer than a few weeks. But that can be problematic.

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    I’m grateful for the days when MS is simply background noise

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    MS makes sleep difficult — and sleep studies, too

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    Living with MS pain, the uninvited guest you can’t turn away

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