Multiple Sclerosis, Neurosciences

MS fatigue or am I just tired?

Everyone feels tired after a long day or a poor night’s sleep. But if you have multiple sclerosis (MS), fatigue can feel completely different — and understanding that difference between…

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Multiple Sclerosis, Neurosciences

MS eye symptoms include double vision, uncontrolled eye movement, eye pain and blurred vision

Blurred vision, eye pain, double vision and other eye conditions are common with multiple sclerosis (MS) and are often the first sign of the disease. The most common MS eye…

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Multiple Sclerosis, Neurosciences

Does Epstein-Barr virus cause MS?

A study led by a team of Harvard scientists shows strong evidence that Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the leading cause of multiple sclerosis (MS), shedding new light on a mystery…

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Multiple Sclerosis, Neurosciences

Symptoms of MS can look like other disorders

Do I have multiple sclerosis (MS)? If you were wondering about a handful of symptoms and began searching the internet, and now you’re convinced you have MS, take a breath….

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Cancer, Gastroenterology, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurosciences, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Louisville man finds sophisticated and successful cancer care close to home

On the morning of March 12, 2019, I was still in a surgical gown and groggy after a colonoscopy when gastroenterologist William B. Evans, III, M.D., walked into the recovery…

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Multiple Sclerosis, Neurosciences

Managing bladder and sexual health with MS

Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects almost 1 million Americans, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Since MS affects your muscles and muscle control, sometimes the muscles of the bladder and…

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Multiple Sclerosis, Neurosciences, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

MS patient determined to get out of wheelchair, walks 5K

When Pat Bristoe began physical therapy at Norton Specialty Rehabilitation Center – St. Matthews in October 2021, he was depressed. Multiple sclerosis (MS), a diagnosis Pat received in 2009, had…

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Multiple Sclerosis, Neurosciences

Early symptoms of MS can vary widely, but will typically trace back to neurological impairment

Early symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) can start to appear in adolescence, but the disease tends to develop in adults between the ages of 20 and 40. MS tends to…

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Behavioral Health, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurosciences

Knowing your MS triggers can help reduce worsening symptoms or relapses

Multiple sclerosis (MS) triggers that worsen symptoms or cause a relapse can include stress, heart disease and smoking. While some are easier to avoid than others, maintaining a healthy lifestyle…

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Multiple Sclerosis, Neurosciences

An advocate for patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis

Getting a multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis can cause anxiety and concern about treatment as well as about finding your way through a medical world that can seem alien at times….

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Behavioral Health, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurosciences

Taking care of yourself can affect multiple sclerosis progression and lifespan

Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) often means paying attention to wellness and diet, since taking care of yourself can affect disease progression — even lifespan. Wellness is essential to modifying…

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Behavioral Health, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurosciences

Emotional and behavioral therapy for patients with MS

The link between mental health and chronic illness, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), is complex and might seem overwhelming. But Norton Neuroscience Institute is expanding its work to address the…

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