Healthcare Professionals Publications News Contact Magazine Radio Get Educated Donate Get Help Get Involved Events About Us Common Questions What is multiple sclerosis? What causes MS? Who gets MS? How many people have MS? What are the warning signs of multiple sclerosis? How is multiple sclerosis diagnosed? What can I expect during testing for MS? Is neuromyelitis optica (NMO, or Devic's disease) the same as MS? What are the different types of MS? If my tests are inconclusive, is it all in my head? What should I expect if I'm diagnosed with MS? Does MS cause pain? Am I going to end up in a wheelchair? Does MS shorten life expectancy? Is multiple sclerosis fatal? What can I do to fight my MS? How is MS treated? Is there a special MS diet? Is it safe for me to have children if I have MS? MS Can Affect Senses, Mind and Body Learn More Study finds food allergies and MS link February 22, 2019 This link between food allergies and MS disease activity highlights an important role of the gut. Learn more In MS, problems reading social cues may be tied to brain changes June 06, 2017 A new study suggests that for people with multiple sclerosis, an impaired ability to understand how others feel and think may be linked to subtle brain changes. Learn more Magazine Radio Additional Resources All Additional Resources CAM Disability Organizations Health MS Organizations Partners Research Treatment: Education and Assistance Unless specified, all health information on this site is prepared by MS Focus staff with the assistance and review of our medical advisors. Reviewed: July 2018. Contact Site Map Free MS Focus Publications Subscribe

Healthcare Professionals Publications News Contact Magazine Radio Get Educated Donate Get Help Get Involved Events About Us Cooling Program More often than not, heat and MS don’t mix. As body temperature rises, weakness, fatigue, visual disturbances, and other symptoms can become aggravated and temporarily worsen. While heat does not actually make MS worse, it does alter the passage of nerve impulses, causing a feeling of weakness, especially in the limbs. But keeping cool can help you work, shop, and maintain your home during the summer months. It can also help you reclaim countless activities associated with the warmer seasons, like gardening, fishing, walking, biking, family outings, barbecues, and baseball games. Our Cooling Program offers a variety of items, free of charge, that will help you stay cool in the heat. Available items include: Cooling vests Neck wraps Wristbands Hats Our program cycle begins on February 1 and continues through June 1. Previous Page View All Programs & Grants Magazine Radio Host An Event Event in a Box Create Your Own Event Unless specified, all health information on this site is prepared by MS Focus staff with the assistance and review of our medical advisors. Reviewed: July 2018. Contact Site Map Free MS Focus Publications Subscribe