Multiple Sclerosis Health Center

Taking Care of the Caregiver

Chronic disease changes lives and not just for the patient. Sometimes, caregivers of patients with physically debilitating diseases like multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, and arthritis let their dedication stand in the way of taking care of themselves. Read More

Healthy Recipes

Easy Spinach Lasagna

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Spinach Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes

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Fast Fact

2.5

Number of people, in millions, that multiple sclerosis (MS) is believed to affect worldwide, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Multiple Sclerosis Glossary

CT scan of the brain

Brain components

Tremor

CSF oligoclonal banding

Multiple sclerosis

Head MRI

Myelin

Movement - uncoordinated

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Featured Multiple Sclerosis Articles

Don't Let Chronic Pain Result in Social Isolation

People connect with friends and family through social activities and community events, sports and family gatherings. When it hurts to be active, however, it's hard to stay connected. Read on to break free from pain's captivity. Read More

4 Pain-Friendly Outdoor Activities

Health Concerns: How to Keep Family Updated

Autoimmune Diseases: Frequently Asked Questions

The Link between Women, Migraines, and Multiple Sclerosis

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Multiple Sclerosis News

EU says Novartis MS drug needs heart monitoring

Fri, January 20, 2012

The European Medicines Agency advised doctors to continuously monitor patients for six hours after giving them a first dose... Read More

FDA looking into death of patient on MS drug

Tue, December 20, 2011

Gilenya trial could ease safety worries

Thu, December 15, 2011

Blood vessel condition tied to MS, with caveats

Mon, October 3, 2011

Nobel prizewinner dies before announcement

Mon, October 3, 2011

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Multiple Sclerosis Tip: Be Careful Around Heat

Most of the time, numbness from multiple sclerosis is not disabling, but patients should be careful in certain situations. Watch yourself around sources of heat, such as fire and hot water, as you may get burned without knowing it.