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This post has been updated. Click here for the latest version.  Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease which is unique to each patient, which means no two people suffer from identical symptoms. While there are many symptoms MS patients share such as pain and chronic fatigue, there are also…

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complicated disease. While no two patients experience the same symptoms, there are some symptoms which are more common than others, including problems with the eyes. Find out more about some of the possible early symptoms of MS. In this video from the MS Society…

In this Woman’s Health feature, a fit and healthy young woman talks about what it was like being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 25. Woman diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in training for New Zealand ultramarathon.  A diagnosis of MS comes as a shock to most people, but…

Aside from treating depression, some antidepressants can be used for pain management in multiple sclerosis (MS). Amitriptyline (Elavil) is a tricyclic antidepressant which works by blocking the effects of two neurotransmitters called noradrenaline and serotonin. Source: patient.info Read our 26 tips to help manage common MS symptoms. Amitriptyline…

Many multiple sclerosis patients will suffer from bouts of bowel dysfunction and in particular, constipation and seek their doctor’s advice on how to relieve the symptoms. Dulcolax (bisacodyl) is an over-the-counter stimulant laxative medication that MS patients can take to help them get their bowels moving again.

As your multiple sclerosis progresses, you’ll find a new set of challenges to overcome. This is the time to use all the resources available to you and review treatment options with your healthcare providers. Being proactive in your treatment will ensure you get the best care and can stay up…

Connie Daws from Hamilton, New Zealand hasn’t let her recent diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) put off her ambition of running an ultramarathon. According to this report from stuff.co.nz, the 31-year-old was diagnosed with the disease in 2015 not long after giving birth to her daughter. Read about the four…

This video from Dulci Hill addresses the topic of walking aids. Many multiple sclerosis patients may feel unstable or fatigued when walking and using a cane, wheeled walker or mobility scooter may help to provide stability, aid balance and help you to get around and keep your independence.

In this film from MS Get Involved, Kerrie Newton talks about her exercise regimen and how important it is to her. She explains that exercising each day allows her to be able to stand for short periods and how it makes her feel better emotionally and helps with…

Multiple sclerosis can strike anyone at any time, and being a celebrity doesn’t offer you anywhere to hide. In this short preview clip from Inyanla’s Fix My Life shared by OWN, we see the moment that Michael McCary shares the news with the world and the rest of…

Young people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are often afraid of having intimate relationships because of their condition. Discover how to better manage you MS on a day-to-day basis here. This film from emspvideos focuses on multiple sclerosis and relationships and explores how people with MS are often…

In this video from the Huffington Post’s Facebook page, we get to meet dancer Chelsie Hill. Paralyzed in a major car accident, Hill is dancing again — on four wheels. Read our nine tips to help you self-manage your multiple sclerosis. Click here. Chelsie says that her true…