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It may only be one life with multiple sclerosis, but it’s mine

I’m drowning. Well, not literally. I’ve never even come close to actually drowning — not even with last year’s pneumonia and the occasional aspiration of liquids. I’m just using it as a metaphor because it seems fitting and I know how much everyone likes metaphors. It may be a…

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Certain cannabis-based therapies may help relieve spasticity in MS

Certain cannabis-based therapies may provide relief from spasticity in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a review of data from 27 clinical trials involving more than 3,000 participants. Among the different therapies evaluated, those containing an equal mix of two of the main compounds found in the cannabis…

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Greater disability tied to poorer cognitive function in people with RRMS

In people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), greater physical disability is associated with poorer cognitive function, while higher levels of formal education are linked to better cognitive performance, a new study found. The findings highlight the relationship between physical and cognitive symptoms of MS, even among people with mild…

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FDA OKs first clinical trial testing novel oral therapy in MS patients

Following the submission of thousands of pages of documentation, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the green light for a mid-stage clinical trial of Lucid-MS, a potential first-in-class oral therapy for multiple sclerosis  (MS). With the FDA’s clearance of an investigational new drug (IND) application from…

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My grandma reminded me that I am more than the sum of my MS symptoms

I vividly remember swimming in my grandparents’ pool when I was 5 or 6 during a family gathering. My older cousins started comparing their features and deciding which relatives they most resembled. Naturally, I started scanning around for my match, too. I am adopted, however, and I do not look…

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Featured ColumnLike laundry, living with MS requires ongoing maintenance

Just as laundry requires constant upkeep, the daily maintenance involved in living with MS never really ends, says columnist Ahna Crum.

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    Doing everything we can to maintain cognitive reserve with MS

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