MS encyclopedia

Are you looking for more information on multiple sclerosis and related topics? If so, you’re on the right page. This is a compendium of information which can be used to find out about multiple sclerosis, the OMS Program and related topics in greater detail, including references to scientific papers. You can see summaries of some of the MS research conducted across the world on a range of topics. You can also find information in the videos, blogs and news articles on our website. If you have any specific questions do get in touch.

Essential Fatty Acid Supplements

Essential fatty acids are a major part of the recovery package with MS. Current knowledge indicates that omega-3 fatty acids are more helpful than omega-6s

Smoking & Multiple Sclerosis: Everything you need to know

A number of important studies show smoking increases the likelihood of developing MS and of the disease progressing.

Kurtzke EDSS Scale

The Kurtzke Expanded Disability Status Scale is often used to categorize symptoms and assess whether people are getting better or worse in MS studies.

Stress and Multiple Sclerosis: Everything you need to know

Stress is an inevitable part of modern life. It has been shown to contribute to a long list of health problems such as chest pain, headaches, insomnia, stomach problems and a lowered immune system with more frequent infections.

Mind-Body Connection and MS

Positive thinking - how your outlook, thinking and mindset affect your MS recovery and health.

Depression and MS: Everything you need to know

Depression is a low mood that lasts for a long time, and affects your everyday life. The severity can vary from mild to severe. The challenges presented by multiple sclerosis can increase the risk of depression.

Medication for MS

Medication can help to get MS symptoms under control and can reduce relapse rates and slow disease progression.

Supplements for MS

Should people with multiple sclerosis take antioxidant, vitamin or multivitamin dietary supplements? Here is the evidence to suggest which supplements you might need.

Pregnancy and MS

What affect does an MS diagnosis have on fertility, pregnancy and starting a family? What effect does pregnancy have on MS symptoms?

Venous Abnormalities and MS

CCSVI (chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency) was first observed and named in 2008 by Professor Paolo Zamboni, a vascular surgeon from the University of Ferrara, Italy.

How Does MS Progress?

Untreated, MS is a progressive condition. People with MS tend to progress to disability over time.

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