Can stress cause more multiple sclerosis lesions? Can stress cause more multiple sclerosis lesions? by Marisa Wexler, MS | April 18, 2022 Share this article: Share article via email Copy article link A Can stress cause more multiple sclerosis lesions? There is no solid answer at this point. Some research suggests that MS lesions are more likely to develop after periods of heightened stress. Further, some studies have reported that stress-reducing interventions may reduce the risk of developing new lesions. Nonetheless, other research has found no such connection, and the potential association between stress and MS lesions ā and MS progression in general ā remains unproven. Print This Page About the Author Marisa Wexler, MS Marisa holds a Master of Science in cellular and molecular pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. Her areas of expertise include cancer biology, immunology, and genetics, and she has worked as a science writing and communications intern for the Genetics Society of America.
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