
MS symptoms can be vague and easy to explain away, but early diagnosis is crucial to preventing and delaying disability. Learn about early signs of MS and what to do if you have them.
Multiple sclerosis is a difficult condition to navigate. There’s no singular test for MS, making diagnosis tricky. Symptoms can be vague and easily brushed off by both healthcare providers and patients themselves. And the medical community’s knowledge about this disease changes rapidly.
At UVA Health, we’re dedicated to breaking down complex conditions like MS so it’s easier for patients and caregivers like you to get the information and resources you need.
In these articles, we cover diagnosis, treatment, and how to live with this complicated condition. We bring you need-to-know information from our MS experts and highlight the experiences of people who live with MS.
Learn more about MS symptoms and what to do if you have them, choosing the best treatment for you, and more.
MS symptoms can be vague and easy to explain away, but early diagnosis is crucial to preventing and delaying disability. Learn about early signs of MS and what to do if you have them.
Understanding the types of MS is more complicated than it looks online. Our expert decodes the terms we use to talk about MS and what they mean for you.
Learn how Robert Shin, MD, approaches patient care and the best advice he's ever heard.
There's no one-size-fits-all. Learn how to find an MS treatment that fits you well.
Christina Applegate recently opened up about the mental difficulties of living with MS. Read about common challenges and advice for coping.
While no diet can cure multiple sclerosis, researchers are looking for ways to relieve symptoms by trying out new diets, including the keto diet.
It took 20 years after her symptoms started for Selma Blair to get the MS diagnosis. Why did it take so long? And what does it mean for you, if you have similar symptoms?
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