Uncinate Fasciculus Disruption and Anxiety in Multiple Sclerosis

Anxiety is highly prevalent in multiple sclerosis (MS), with about 39% of patients experiencing anxiety symptoms in the first year of the disease 1 and up to 60% of patients over their lifetime. 2Like other invisible MS symptoms, such as depression and fatigue, anxiety has substantial consequences for psychological well-being, everyday functioning, and ultimately, quality of life.