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bowel and sexual problems among multiple sclerosis patients

Prevalence of bladder, bowel and sexual problems among multiple sclerosis patients 2 to 5 years after diagnosis.

Department of Health and Social Research,

Bergen University College,

PO Box 7030,

N-5020 Bergen, Norway.

Most multiple sclerosis (MS) patients experience some sexual, bladder and/or bowel dysfunction during the course of the disease–one… read more »

Gait variability in people with multiple sclerosis.

Gait variability in people with multiple sclerosis.

MS – what is it, treatment, prognosis, and research

What is Multiple Sclerosis?

An unpredictable disease of the central nervous system, multiple sclerosis (MS) can range from relatively benign to somewhat disabling to devastating, as communication between the brain and other parts of the body is disrupted.  Many investigators believe MS to be an autoimmune disease — one in which the body, through its immune system, launches a defensive attack against its own tissues. In the case… read more »

More about what MS is

What Is MS?

Worldwide, MS may affect more than 2 million individuals. 1  Every week about 200 more people are diagnosed with the disease.

Anti-inflammation Molecule Helps Fight MS-like Disease,

Anti-inflammation Molecule Helps Fight MS-like Disease,

Who Gets MS?

Who Gets MS?

Neuromyelitis optica with clinical and histopathological involvement of the brain.

Neuromyelitis optica with clinical and histopathological involvement of the brain.

Department of Neurology,

Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre,

Nijmegen, The Netherlands.


Diagnostic criteria for neuromyelitis optica (NMO) state that there should be no active disease outside the optic nerves and spinal cord. However, several cases have

Multiple Sclerosis – What Is It

Multiple Sclerosis – What Is It?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurologic disorder that disables young adults. It is not contagious.

If you have MS, you may have symptoms like numbness or tingling, weakness, or unsteady walking. After an attack, the symptoms may go away or they may stay. They may slowly get worse over time without any quick or sudden changes. It is hard to predict how bad… read more »

How Your Immune System Works Part 10 of 19

White Blood Cells

Issues to Consider

Issues to Consider

There are many factors to consider when making an MS Therapy decision. Below are some important issues to discuss with your neurologist.

  • Aside from injection frequency, what are the major differences between therapies?
  • Will these therapies continue to be effective after a couple of years?
  • Have these therapies been studied for long-term safety?
  • Does this therapy require additional tests to monitor my blood, liver or other functions of my body?
  • What