People with multiple sclerosis (MS) are about twice as likely to develop restless legs syndrome (RLS) — a constant urge to move the legs during rest or inactivity — than those without the disease, according to a study in Spain. Among MS patients, having a family history of RLS and pyramidal symptoms — problems related…
Wearable sensors find sluggishness that may signal MS worsening
Subtle drops in activity levels detected by wrist-worn sensors — especially in the morning — may predict worsening disability and brain tissue loss in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study. The data suggest that continuous monitoring with these devices could reveal early signs of disease progression before worsening can be detected with…
Climbing mountains when you have MS is easier with good support
In recognition of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in March, the MS Awareness Month campaign features a series of stories highlighting the real-life experiences of people affected by MS, written in their own words. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and Pinterest for more stories like this, using the hashtag #MSAwarenessMonth, or read the full series….
Who am I Now?
I think I’m going through a bit of a “kids growing up” crisis. My son is now 18 years old … The post Who am I Now? appeared first on . New Meds, New House, New Feelings about My MS… Living with a Progressive Chronic illness…. SPMS and My Body Image Source: trippingthroughtreacle.com
Australian study probes how genetic variants combine to cause MS
A researcher at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Australia has received funding from MS Australia to uncover how genetic risk factors contribute to multiple sclerosis (MS). Hamish King, PhD, will use the AU$400,000 (about $281,000) grant to investigate how more than 100 genetic changes linked to MS influence gene activity and the behavior of…
Understanding the “Invisible” Side of MS: When Looking Good Doesn’t Mean Feeling Good
If you are living with MS, you have likely heard those five dreaded words: “But you look so good!” While usually meant as a compliment, for many in the MS community, those words can feel like a slap in the … Continue reading → Source: blog.mymsaa.org
This MS advocate has turned her weakness into strength
In recognition of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in March, the MS Awareness Month campaign features a series of stories highlighting the real-life experiences of people affected by MS, written in their own words. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and Pinterest for more stories like this, using the hashtag #MSAwarenessMonth, or read the full series….
Truly banal worries haunt me
Back in the heyday of my career pre-medical retirement, I made an amazingly good living for myself. Years of hard work in the cut-throat world of advertising landed me in a place where money was abundant and never a worry. What a blessing to live in such abundance. I could easily take care of myself…
MS: a life filled with paradoxes
Despite my urgency to find my footing in a world transformed by MS, I found myself in need of time and space to delve deeply within, to re-establish myself amidst an onslaught of new normals. Adapting to something so wildly unpredictable, the relentless cycle of adaptation was not only disheartening but also deeply confusing. Source:…
How I became an advocate for young people with MS
In recognition of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in March, the MS Awareness Month campaign features a series of stories highlighting the real-life experiences of people affected by MS, written in their own words. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and Pinterest for more stories like this, using the hashtag #MSAwarenessMonth, or read the full series….