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October 4, 2018October 8, 2018

MS-related Insomnia is Exhausting

Columns, Silver Linings - a Column by Jennifer Powell

I do not sleep well. Ever. I have tried a myriad of meditations and medications, yet sleep evades me. It is 2:30 a.m. and infomercials are taking over the ... Read more

July 25, 2019July 19, 2019

Need to Know: How Does Occupational Therapy Help People with MS?

Columns, MS in Moderation, a column by Tamara Sellman

Editor’s note: “Need to Know” is a series inspired by common forum questions and comments from readers. Have a comment or question about MS? Visit our forum. This week’s question ... Read more

July 18, 2019July 15, 2019

Need to Know: Managing Stress When You Have MS

Columns, MS in Moderation, a column by Tamara Sellman

June 5, 2019May 31, 2019

I Am a Millennial with Multiple Sclerosis

Columns, MSunderstood Millennial - a Column by Stephanie Towler

I remember the day like it was yesterday: Sept. 20, 2012. I was fortunate to receive a swift diagnosis — following a couple of tests, my neurologist told me ... Read more

March 22, 2019March 26, 2019

Phase 3 Trial of ADS-5102 Recruiting Participants of All MS Types

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A Phase 3 trial testing ADS-5102 (amantadine) extended release capsules in all types of multiple sclerosis (MS) is enrolling participants to determine whether the oral therapy can improve walking ... Read more

February 4, 2019February 6, 2019

Is There a Connection Between Fibromyalgia and MS?

Columns, Faith of the Mustard Seed - a Column by Debi Wilson

I’ve often wondered if there may be a connection between fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis (MS), and other neurological conditions. Back in the early 1990s, my doctor suspected fibromyalgia as the culprit ... Read more

January 17, 2019January 21, 2019

Seeing Through Solu-Medrol — Miracle, Menace, or Both?

Columns, Silver Linings - a Column by Jennifer Powell

Today I came back to myself. For two months, I have been encapsulated in a hazy bubble. I could not kick this persistent bronchial condition and began to get ... Read more

December 20, 2018December 18, 2018

Need to Know: Managing Depression and Anxiety When You Have MS

Columns, MS in Moderation, a column by Tamara Sellman

Editor’s note: “Need to Know” is a series inspired by common forum questions and comments from readers. Have a comment or question about MS? Visit our forum. This ... Read more

December 19, 2018January 2, 2019

Ampyra Significantly Improves Walking Ability As Reported by MS Patients, Phase 3 Trial Shows

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Treatment with Ampyra (dalfampridine) for 24 weeks leads to sustained and clinically meaningful improvements in walking ability as reported by multiple sclerosis (MS) patients with gait difficulties, according to ... Read more

October 5, 2018October 15, 2018

What the World Needs Now is Books

A Life in Letters -- A Column By Jamie Hughes, Columns

After reading more than a few articles about how social media demolishes our attention span, prevents us from forming healthy real-world relationships, and causes higher-than-normal rates of depression, stress, ... Read more

August 23, 2018August 23, 2018

Feeling Adventurous with MS

Columns, Silver Linings - a Column by Jennifer Powell

I can describe myself with a myriad of words: kind, funny, smart, quirky, and stubborn, to name a few. So many words are descriptive of my persona; I almost ... Read more

March 22, 2018March 21, 2018

The MS Alphabet: Remyelination, RRMS, Quadrantanopia, and Other ‘Q’ and ‘R’ Terms

Columns, MS in Moderation, a column by Tamara Sellman

Editor’s note: Tamara Sellman continues her occasional series on the “MS alphabet” with this column referencing terms starting with the letters “Q” and “R.” Symptoms of MS Quadrantanopia This ... Read more

March 15, 2018March 14, 2018

The MS Alphabet: Scotoma, Spinal Tap, Steroids, and Other ‘S’ Terms (Part 4)

Columns, MS in Moderation, a column by Tamara Sellman

Editor’s note: Tamara Sellman continues her series on the “MS alphabet” with this column referencing terms starting with the letter “S.” Fourth in a series of five. Symptoms ... Read more

March 1, 2018February 28, 2018

The MS Alphabet: Solu-Medrol, Side Effects, Scanning Speech, and Other ‘S’ Terms (Part 2 of 5)

Columns, MS in Moderation, a column by Tamara Sellman

Editor’s note: Tamara Sellman continues her occasional series on the “MS alphabet” with this column referencing terms starting with the letter “S.” Second in a series of five. Symptoms ... Read more

January 16, 2018January 16, 2018

The Stigma Surrounding Depression

Columns, Patiently Awakened - A Column by Teresa Wright-Johnson

Lots of columns and articles look at issues surrounding the topics of depression and mental health-related disorders. I have referenced them in various columns. What saddens me is the ... Read more

December 4, 2017December 14, 2017

Analysis Suggests Oral Steroids Better Than Intravenous Ones for Treating Relapsing MS

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Oral steroids may be cheaper, more convenient and less invasive alternatives than intravenous steroids in treating relapses in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients, suggests an analysis of five randomized trials. ... Read more

Therapies for Managing Pain in MS

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is unpredictable, and its signs and symptoms can vary widely, depending on the amount of nerve damage and the specific nerves affected. Pain, unfortunately, is among the more common ... Read more

June 1, 2017June 1, 2017

EMD Serono Launches MS Care Partner Survey with IACO to Honor May 31, World MS Day 2017

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To honor World MS Day, May 31, EMD Serono launched a multiple sclerosis care partner survey in collaboration with the International Alliance of Carer Organizations (IACO). The new survey comes after the ... Read more

Fluoxetine (Prozac) for Progressive MS

Fluoxetine is an FDA-approved drug for treating depression that is now being tested in people with secondary progressive MS. How does fluoxetine work? Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, or SSRI. It ... Read more

Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis

Fatigue in multiple sclerosis (MS) is defined as mental or physical exhaustion that prevents a person from performing everyday activities. It is one of the most common symptoms in MS, ... Read more

February 22, 2017December 13, 2018

How to Survive an MRI If You are Claustrophobic

Columns, MS in Moderation, a column by Tamara Sellman

A key test for identifying multiple sclerosis during diagnosis, or to confirm a relapse, is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI.) For those who’ve never had to undergo an MRI, the thought ... Read more

February 21, 2017February 21, 2017

#ACTRIMS2017 – Phase 2 Trial Data Shows Better Walking Speeds in MS Patients Using ADS-5102

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Results from a Phase 2 proof-of-concept study of ADS-5102 (amantadine HCl), showing that multiple sclerosis patients given the extended-release oral treatment improved their walking speed, will be presented at ACTRIMS 2017 this week. Findings in the poster, “A ... Read more

November 11, 2016November 11, 2016

Ampyra/Fampyra for MS Patients ‘Not Recommended’ by NHS Scotland

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Despite recent studies showing that treatment with Ampyra (Fampyra in Europe; fampridine) improves both walking speed and ability, and offers psychological benefits to patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), the ... Read more

Deltasone (prednisone) for Relapse Management in Multiple Sclerosis

Prozac (fluoxetine) for Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis

Prozac (fluoxetine) is from a class of medicines called SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). Usually the drug is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, some eating disorders, and panic attacks. ... Read more

November 8, 2016December 16, 2016

Are You Ready for Bed at Noon? It May Be More Than Fatigue

Columns, The MS Wire - A Column by Ed Tobias

I thought I’d finish writing this last night, but I was too tired. Same thing the night before, and I’m sure this sounds familiar to a lot of you. ... Read more

Dysport (AbobotulinumtoxinA) for Overactive Bladder in Multiple Sclerosis

Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA), marketed by the pharmaceutical company Ipsen, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat upper and lower limb spasticity in adults (a common symptom of ... Read more

Prozac (fluoxetine) for Depression in Multiple Sclerosis

Prozac (fluoxetine) is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic attacks, and some eating disorders. Prozac is an antidepressant from the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) group. In a positive ... Read more

Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity and MS

Urinary incontinence is believed to have a greater social impact than any other multiple sclerosis (MS) symptom or complication when it comes to quality of life. It discourages people from engaging in ... Read more

Paxil (paroxetine) for Depression in Multiple Sclerosis

Paxil (paroxetine) is used to treat depression and some types of anxiety. It is an antidepressant from the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) group. Paxil makes a positive affect on chemicals ... Read more

Effexor XR (venlafaxine) for Depression in Multiple Sclerosis

Depression is a common and well documented symptom of multiple sclerosis. Effexor XR (venlafaxine) belongs to a group of medications called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRI). The drug increases serotonin and ... Read more

Cipro (Ciprofloxacin) for UTIs in Multiple Sclerosis

Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. It is used to treat different types of bacterial infections. In MS patients, it is used to treat urinary ... Read more

Propantheline for Bladder Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis patients often have bladder disturbances such as an urgent need to urinate, frequent urination, an inability to completely empty the bladder, and sometimes incontinence. A urinary tract ... Read more

Flomax (tamsulosin) for Bladder Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis

Flomax (tamsulosin) is an FDA-approved medicine to treat signs and symptoms of benign enlargement of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia), by helping to relax the muscles in the prostate and ... Read more

Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) for Bladder Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis

The botulinum toxin, also known as the prescription medicine Botox, is approved by the FDA to treat muscle spasticity and spasms, as well as bladder dysfunction. It is produced by the ... Read more

October 10, 2016December 16, 2016

Is Your MS Rocking Out on Heavy Metals?

Columns, Faith of the Mustard Seed - a Column by Debi Wilson

The jury is still out on the role, if any, that heavy metals play in multiple sclerosis. Many theories have been floating around for years regarding the possible connection between ... Read more

June 30, 2016July 26, 2016

To Fight MS, Drink Four Cups of Coffee a Day?

Columns, What's Important Now -- An MS Column by Ian Franks

Ready to fight MS? Well, you can start first thing every day. So, how do you start your day — a coffee maybe, or a great cup of tea? ... Read more

June 17, 2016June 17, 2016

Adamas Reports Positive Results in Study of Drug to Treat MS Patients with Walking Difficulties

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Adamas Pharmaceuticals recently reported positive results from its Phase 2 proof-of-concept clinical trial evaluating ADS-5102 (amantadine HCl), an extended-release version of amantadine, in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients with difficulties in walking. ... Read more

November 18, 2014July 19, 2016

Home Exterior Company Remodels and Repairs MS Patient’s Home for Free

Multiple Sclerosis News, News

For those with Multiple Sclerosis, the progressive manner in which the disease slowly deteriorates motor function, balance, and coordination can make home maintenance an impossibility. Add to this the ... Read more

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