How common are emotional problems in people with multiple sclerosis?

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  1. Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
     
    Multiple Sclerosis Foundation answered:
    Emotional problems, such as depression and anxiety, are very common in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and can negatively impact their health and well-being. More than 50 percent of people with MS experience one of these mood changes at some point during their illness, according to Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (MSF) Medical Advisor Ben W. Thrower, M.D.
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