ORLANDO, Florida — Use of cannabis is common in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), especially for the treatment of MS-related spasticity, new research suggests. Findings from a survey conducted ...

A clinical trial testing whether music therapy can make botulinum toxin injections for spasticity more comfortable is ...

(HealthDay News) – Smoking cannabis is associated with a reduction in spasticity for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study published online May 14 in CMAJ, the journal of the ...

Arbaclofen extended-release (ER) reduced spasticity in patients with multiple sclerosis and was found to be safe and well-tolerated, according to 2 new abstracts presented at the 33rd Annual Meeting ...

A new study found smoking cannabis reduced spasticity in MS patients. May 14, 2012— -- Smoking marijuana may reduce certain symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis, according to a new small ...

The study, published Monday, found that for 30 MS patients with muscle "spasticity," a few days of marijuana smoking brought some relief. But the big caveat, researchers say, is that it's not clear ...

Dec. 5 -- FRIDAY, Dec. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Cancer patients, glaucoma patients and others can benefit from medical marijuana, and now a new analysis shows that it can help multiple sclerosis (MS) ...

In the US alone, over 400,000 Americans struggle with to manage the daily symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS is an autoimmune disorder that presents with neurologic manifestations. Patients may ...

Nabiximols, a cannabinoid-based oral spray (Sativex, GW Pharmaceuticals) approved outside the United States for various multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms, shows benefit in improving spasticity and pain ...

Investigators sought to determine the safety and efficacy of twice-daily dosing of arbaclofen ER in patients with spasticity due to multiple sclerosis. SEATTLE – Twice-daily arbaclofen ...

If you are one of the 2.5 million people worldwide living with multiple sclerosis, you likely already know some of the challenges of staying active with the condition. Hearing the words “you have MS” ...

Cold weather aggravates fatigue and spasticity for some with MS. Learn why and what you can do to stay more comfortable.