Although the total number of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) has increased globally in recent decades due to population growth and aging, MS is causing fewer deaths and less disability now than in the past, according to a new study. Predictions also suggest that this trend toward reduced disease burden will likely continue in…
Month: March 2026
Living with MS migraines and navigating the ‘prior authorization’ trap
Dealing with multiple sclerosis (MS) — including the numerous symptoms that manifest differently for each person, the grief, and the uncertainty — is grueling. On top of all that, there’s the added challenge of navigating the American healthcare system. As I have written before, I’ve dealt with migraines since I was 13. They were often…
Briumvi outperforms Aubagio in highly active relapsing MS: Study
The CD20 inhibitor Briumvi (ublituximab) significantly outperformed Aubagio (teriflunomide) at lowering relapse rates and reducing disease activity on brain MRI scans in people with highly active relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). That’s according to a new analysis of pooled data from the ULTIMATE I (NCT03277261) and ULTIMATE II (NCT03277248) Phase 3 clinical studies, which…
The Ongoing Practice of Self-Advocacy
“Self-advocacy” sounds so empowering and clean when you say it out loud. A neat, controlled, confident phrase. It makes you feel like the kind of person who knows exactly what they need and is not afraid to ask for it. … Continue reading → Source: blog.mymsaa.org
How I ‘keep moving’ in life 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….
MS patients about twice as likely to have restless legs syndrome: Study
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…