A specific pattern of damage seen on MRI scans, called a paramagnetic rim lesion, is associated with a higher risk of developing overt multiple sclerosis (MS) in people who have MS-like brain lesions but no symptoms, according to a new study. This condition is known…
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…
Tweet We had 21 replies from the post exploring this (How to stop treatment – The MS-Blog) and below is what you guys had to say. Note this is a very small sample size and isn’t generalisable to everyone who has stopped treatment. Figure 1:…
Tweet When we do animal experients the concept of 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction are relevant here) should come into the equation and so this paper grabbed my attention as it suggests that drugs like fingolimod, ozanimod and by inference ponesimod and siponimod may affect drinking alcohol….Here…
Treatment with the experimental nasal spray therapy foralumab reduced microglial activity in people with nonactive secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS), according to new data from an expanded access program. Microglia, the brain’s resident immune cells, are believed to contribute to the chronic inflammatory processes that…
MSAA proudly recognizes March as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and is pleased to present the MS community with helpful and encouraging resources and programs throughout the month. Our MS Awareness Month theme in 2026 – Your MS, Your Voice: The … Continue reading → Source:…
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…
Tweet How does EBV cause MS…I don’t know for sure but different people have different opinions. The virus infects B cells and then hides in them (LATENCY) and then reappears to destroy the the B cell and release the infective virus (LYTIC) phase of the…
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…
Tweet Progressive Multifocal Leukoencphalopathy is a nightmare associated with immunosuppressive treatment of MS and is most common with the migration inhibitors. PML is caused by JC virus with is common and affects most of us. If we are not immunosuppressed we deal with and kill…