Managing Pain Associated with Multiple Sclerosis
By Kristen Twedt
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that attacks the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain, spinal cord and cranial nerves. Symptoms, including chronic and acute pain and inflammation, arise from damage to nerve fibers. Managing pain related to MS can be difficult and complicated by the disease process itself, but individuals living with MS and their doctors should be persistent in searching for the combination of treatments that will work for them. Read more about the many treatment options for MS-related pain.

NPF Focuses on Research
This new page includes articles about research and clinical trials, interviews with researchers, links to informative sites, and a clinical trials resource center developed in partnership with CenterWatch. Visit NPF Focuses on Research to learn more about participating in trials and understanding research results.

Electricity and Wellness
By Michael Loes, MD
Electrical stimulation is being heralded as the new wave of health hopes. While it is true that electrical, electromagnetic, and magnetic therapies may have potential benefit, there is much that is unknown about these therapies. Click here to read more about electricity and wellness.

For People Affected by Hurricane Katrina: Abrupt Withdrawal from Medications — Information and Caution
If you are a person with chronic pain who is physically dependent on opioids or other medications and are unable to refill or get your medications, you probably will experience withdrawal symptoms. Symptoms of withdrawal will vary depending on how long you were on a medication and what type of medications you were taking. Click here to read more about preventing or minimizing withdrawal symptoms.