Treatment of progressive multiple sclerosis: what works, what does not, and what is needed

A Feinstein, J Freeman, AC Lo - The Lancet Neurology, 2015 - thelancet.com
Disease-modifying drugs have mostly failed as treatments for progressive multiple sclerosis.
Management of the disease therefore solely aims to minimise symptoms and, if possible …

Pain associated with multiple sclerosis: systematic review and proposed classification

AB O'Connor, SR Schwid, DN Herrmann, JD Markman… - PAIN®, 2008 - Elsevier
Pain is common in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), but estimates of its prevalence have
varied widely. The literature describing pain in MS patients spans four decades and has …

Validation of patient determined disease steps (PDDS) scale scores in persons with multiple sclerosis

YC Learmonth, RW Motl, BM Sandroff, JH Pula… - BMC neurology, 2013 - Springer
Abstract Background The Patient Determined Disease Steps (PDDS) is a promising patient-
reported outcome (PRO) of disability in multiple sclerosis (MS). To date, there is limited …

Distinguishing between fatigue and fatigability in multiple sclerosis

RM Enoka, AM Almuklass, M Alenazy… - … and Neural Repair, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Fatigue is one of the most common debilitating symptoms reported by persons with multiple
sclerosis (MS). It reflects feelings of tiredness, lack of energy, low motivation, and difficulty in …

Physical activity and quality of life in multiple sclerosis: intermediary roles of disability, fatigue, mood, pain, self-efficacy and social support

RW Motl, E McAuley, EM Snook… - Psychology, health & …, 2009 - Taylor & Francis
Physical activity has been associated with a small improvement in quality of life (QOL)
among those with multiple sclerosis (MS). This relationship may be indirect and operate …

The use of cannabis and cannabinoids in treating symptoms of multiple sclerosis: a systematic review of reviews

S Nielsen, R Germanos, M Weier, J Pollard… - Current neurology and …, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Pharmaceutical cannabinoids such as nabiximols, nabilone and
dronabinol, and plant-based cannabinoids have been investigated for their therapeutic …

Psychosocial factors and adjustment to chronic pain in persons with physical disabilities: a systematic review

MP Jensen, MR Moore, TB Bockow, DM Ehde… - Archives of physical …, 2011 - Elsevier
Jensen MP, Moore MR, Bockow TB, Ehde DM, Engel JM. Psychosocial factors and
adjustment to chronic pain in persons with physical disabilities: a systematic review …

Employment in multiple sclerosis: exiting and re-entering the work force

LJ Julian, L Vella, T Vollmer, O Hadjimichael… - Journal of …, 2008 - Springer
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with significant economic burden and high rates of
unemployment. This investigation evaluated patient and disease characteristics associated …

Objectively quantified physical activity in persons with multiple sclerosis

RE Klaren, RW Motl, D Dlugonski, BM Sandroff… - Archives of physical …, 2013 - Elsevier
Objectives To investigate levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in a large
sample of persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) and controls using accelerometry as a …

Pain and multiple sclerosis: pathophysiology and treatment

C Solaro, E Trabucco, M Messmer Uccelli - Current neurology and …, 2013 - Springer
Pain is a common symptom in multiple sclerosis (MS) and has recently been estimated to be
experienced by up to 75% of patients. Pain can be present at any point in the course of the …