Learn how amitriptyline, an antidepressant, can help relieve nerve pain for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Discover more in this A-Z guide.

Most people with MS do not need to avoid anaesthesia during surgery as no link has been found between anaesthesia and increased risk of relapse or worsening symptoms. Find out more in this A-Z entry.

Anxiety is a common symptom for people living with multiple sclerosis. Find out more in this A-Z entry.

Aromatherapy is a complementary therapy used by some people with multiple sclerosis (MS), where essential oils are used to promote wellbeing and relaxation.

The artificial sweetener aspartame has been proposed as a cause of MS, but no peer-reviewed research has supported a link between aspartame and MS. Read more in this A-Z entry.

Ataxia is the medical term for lack of coordination and can be a symptom of multiple sclerosis. Find out more in this A-Z entry.

ATX-MS-1467 is an experimental drug treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS). Find out more in this A-Z entry.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is thought to be an autoimmune disease. These occur when the immune system attacks the body’s own cells as if they were viruses or bacteria.

Azathioprine has been used as a disease modifying drug in multiple sclerosis, but it is not one of the standard drugs used in the UK treatment. Read more in this A-Z entry.