Multiple sclerosis is a lifelong neurological condition that once meant a grim prognosis—but not anymore. Tom Miller, MD, talks to neurologist Dana Dewitt, MD, about how early diagnosis, advanced ...

The damage can lead to both sudden “flares” of inflammation and a slow worsening of symptoms over time. Historically, MS has been broken down into specific subtypes, as detailed below. But the reality ...

Because multiple sclerosis involves nerve damage that can occur throughout the body, including brain connections, symptoms can vary widely and be progressive. That makes each patient’s journey unique, ...

Once other possible diagnoses are eliminated and the clinical course and findings suggest a diagnosis of MS, the clinician is faced with the task of informing the patient and family. In the past, this ...

“It all looks normal,” Rebeckah Price’s first optometrist told her on January 3, 2023. Inside of the small, sterile room, the then-46-year-old, single mother of three was hunting for answers after the ...

Early signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) may include dizziness, trouble balancing or walking, loss of vision, unilateral facial pain or numbness, vertigo, and new leg weakness. Share on Pinterest ...

The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) (www.mscare.org), the leading educational and training organization for healthcare professionals, researchers and scientists working in multiple ...

The symptoms of MS vary widely in location and severity among individuals. Common symptoms include fatigue, numbness, focal weakness, visual changes such as unilateral visual loss and diplopia, ...