Multiple Sclerosis

In multiple sclerosis (MS), constipation is a common symptom. A nuisance anyone can experience in their everyday life, constipation is yet another one in the spectrum of uncomfortable symptoms associated with MS. Multiple sclerosis patients often suffer from chronic constipation and may go for days just not feeling “right”. Constipation is described as having two ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune condition that affects the nervous system, while Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder affecting movement. Symptoms of multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease are quite similar at times, but there are distinct differences setting the two conditions apart. Causes of multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease are not well known, ...click here to read more

A possible cure for aggressive multiple sclerosis (MS) using stem cells is in the works. The new treatment aims to destroy the immune system with chemotherapy and rebuild it with the patient’s own stem cells. In trials, the treatment stopped multiple sclerosis relapses in 23 out of 24 patients. The 23 patients no longer required ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis and psoriasis drug ingredient – dimethyl fumarate – was found to be associated with PML (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy), which is a lethal brain infection. The drug ingredient has been linked to two cases of PML so far, leading to the deaths of two European women. In one case, a 54-year-old woman had multiple sclerosis ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis (MS) risk increases with shift work due to circadian rhythm and sleep pattern disruption. The study came from Swedish researchers who uncovered an association between multiple sclerosis and shift work. The researchers found that those who engage in off-hour employment prior to the age of 20 are at a greater risk of developing ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica (NMO) are often believed to be the same condition as they share many similarities. Both conditions are autoimmune. In multiple sclerosis, the immune system attacks the myelin, which is the protective coating around nerves. In NMO, the immune system attacks the optic nerve. An early sign of multiple sclerosis is ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis risk is lower in HIV-infected patients, according to research. The association comes from the chronic dampening down of the immune system associated with HIV, along with the antiretroviral medications taken to treat HIV. If found causal in future studies, this association may offer insight on possible new treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS). The ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis vision damage (optic neuropathy) can be reversed by a common over-the-counter cold drug, according to research. The drug, clemastine fumarate, which helps alleviate allergy and cold symptoms, has been found to temporarily reverse vision damage commonly seen in multiple sclerosis. The study involved multiple sclerosis (MS) patients with vision damage. Optic nerve damage ...click here to read more

Much evidence has come to light revealing the benefits of fasting-like diets, especially for the reduction of symptoms in multiple sclerosis. Many individuals resort to fasting-like diets as a means to lose weight, but the latest findings reveal benefits beyond the scale. Researchers discovered that fasting-like diets trigger death-and-life processes for cells that are critical ...click here to read more

A multiple sclerosis drug is associated with a higher risk of colorectal cancer, while multiple sclerosis (MS) on its own raises the risk of breast cancer. The drug mitoxantrone was first developed as a chemotherapy drug for certain cancers, and is now used for multiple sclerosis patients. Mitoxantrone is prescribed to patients when other multiple ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis child patients show higher levels of pro-inflammatory gut bacteria. The study found that certain types of bacteria were either higher or lower in children with multiple sclerosis, compared to children without the disease. It was also observed that there were higher levels of pro-inflammatory gut bacteria and a decrease in anti-inflammatory bacteria. Lead ...click here to read more

This week’s health news roundup includes stories regarding multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, and osteoarthritis. We discussed new treatment methods for multiple sclerosis, potential treatments for Lyme disease, exercise options to benefit fibromyalgia, and the signs and symptoms to keep in mind to spot a stroke. If you missed any of these top-ranking ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis and stroke may seem like they don’t have much in common, but they both affect the brain and the nervous system and so they have a lot more in common than you think. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease in which myelin becomes damaged. The nerves are exposed as a result, lending cause ...click here to read more

In multiple sclerosis (MS), urinary tract infection symptoms are seen in more than half of patients, according to research. The study found that nearly 70 percent of multiple sclerosis patients had urinary tract problems, adding to their disability. The researchers from Beijing enrolled 126 multiple sclerosis patients into the study. The researchers found 67.5 percent ...click here to read more