Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis: A Personal Journey

For many, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) seems to strike without warning. *This is a true story, only the name was changed to protect the privacy ... Read More

Tamia: Life After Multiple Sclerosis

Tamia can sing...like really "sang." Hands down. The six-time Grammy nominee is best known for her first Top 40 hit on the R&B charts ... Read More

Multiple Sclerosis: Are We Close To A Cure?

MS does not have a cure and a common question that people come and ask me when they, especially when they come for that first ... Read More

Doctors Discover New Type of Multiple Sclerosis

Blacks continue to be underrepresented in clinical studies for multiple sclerosis (MS). It’s a discouraging fact but there may be even more ... Read More

Understanding Multiple Sclerosis With Dr. Walter Royal III

Childbirth May Slow Progression of Multiple Sclerosis Advancing

Black patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) may see their disease progress more quickly than it does for any other race. However, new ... Read More

Is Bee Venom Therapy Helping or Hurting Patients?

If you or someone you know is living with multiple sclerosis (MS), you are already aware of the daily challenges this disease can present. ... Read More

Sunnier Days in Youth May Lessen Odds of MS Later

Why are black people so afraid of the sun? The sun has a wealth of beneficial properties and a new research suggests, that living in sunnier ... Read More

Prepare For Your Doctor Visits With These Essential Steps!

There are many different ways that people can advocate for themselves with their physicians. I always tell my patients that you are your own ... Read More

A Study Shows Pain & Sleeplessness Symptoms Often Come First In MS Diagnosis

Symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) are unpredictable. They can vary from person to person, and from time to time in the same person. Common ... Read More

Do You Know The Different Types of Multiple Sclerosis?

Unless you’re one of the nearly 1 million Americans living with multiple sclerosis, then you might not be aware that not one, but four types ... Read More