Some Ways to Fight MS Fatigue

Most people with multiple sclerosis experience fatigue — and many of these people often find it the most limiting MS symptom.

"No matter what stage of MS people have, they usually rank fatigue as their most troubling symptom. Other MS symptoms may come and go, but fatigue seems to be a constant," says Jeffrey Cohen, MD, director of the Clinical Neuroimmunology Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.

Multiple Sclerosis and Libido

Many people suffer from diminished libido (a low desire for sex), regardless of whether they have a chronic condition like multiple sclerosis or not. In fact, according to a recent study published in Obstetrics and Gynecology, low sex drive may affect over 40 percent of women in the United States. In addition, living with MS can put you at increased risk for developing sexual health complications, including decreased libido. The good news is that the double whammy of being female and having MS doesn't mean a healthy and satisfying sex life is something you'll have to sacrifice.

10 Things New MS Patients Should Know

Receiving a multiple sclerosis diagnosis can be frightening and overwhelming. “Having MS today is much different from what it was in the past because we now have a number of new and promising treatments that do a good job at controlling symptoms,” says William Sheremata, MD, a professor of clinical neurology and director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center at the University of Miami in Florida.

Multiple Sclerosis and Exercise

Exercise can help ease the symptoms of multiple sclerosis, but it's important to take certain precautions if you want your exercise program to be successful. The most important thing to remember is to not overdo it.

Multiple Sclerosis and Diet

Healthy eating is important for everyone, but it is particularly important if you have a chronic illness, such as multiple sclerosis. Good nutrition, especially adequate calories and protein, helps maintain your body's store of protein, provide energy, heal wounds, and fight infection.

Mindfulness Meditation vs. Multiple Sclerosis

Learning a mind-body technique called “mindfulness meditation” seems to help people with multiple sclerosis cope with the depression, fatigue, and anxiety associated with the disease.

The Speech and Swallowing Problems of Multiple Sclerosis

People with multiple sclerosis, or MS, often have swallowing difficulties. In many cases, they are associated with speech problems as well.

What Causes the Speech and Swallowing Problems of Multiple Sclerosis?

Like other symptoms of multiple sclerosis, if you're experiencing swallowing or speech difficulties, it's because you have an area of damaged nerves that normally aid in performing these tasks.

Multiple Sclerosis and Depression

Depression is very common in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). In fact, symptoms of depression severe enough to require medical intervention affect up to half of all people with MS at some point during their illness.

Side Effects of Multiple Sclerosis Treatment

When you're first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), so many different thoughts and worries can race through your mind. How will it affect my life? Will I be able to work? Will I lose my ability to walk?