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...In multiple sclerosis (MS), the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks itself. This leads to damage in the central nervous system (CNS), including the brain and spinal cord....

...In multiple sclerosis (MS), the body mistakenly attacks healthy cells in the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS plays a role in many of our body’s functions. The brain and...

...There is no single cause of multiple sclerosis (MS). Doctors think MS is caused by a combination of genes, environment, and lifestyle choices. While you cannot change your genes, you...

...When people in a community who live close to one another develop MS, it’s natural to wonder whether their disease resulted from common exposure to something in the local environment...

...Dizziness and vertigo are common experiences for many people. These can occur on their own or as a result of another underlying condition. Multiple sclerosis (MS) and its related damage...

...For many health conditions, products are constantly being developed to improve treatment. With multiple sclerosis (MS), many new products are being researched. These may provide improved treatment options for people...

...Although multiple sclerosis (MS) does not have a cure, there are many drugs you can take to help treat the disease. These drugs, called disease-modifying therapies (DMTs), help prevent permanent...

...Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) comes with its share of challenges. A common symptom of MS is numbness or tingling in the face, hands, arms, legs, or feet. While usually...

...People with multiple sclerosis (MS) often report feeling extremely tired, either mentally or physically. This is known as fatigue, and it can be very disabling. Fatigue can strongly affect your...

...Taking a good medical history is the backbone of diagnosing MS. During the medical history, your doctor will ask you a lot of questions. Like putting together a jigsaw puzzle...

...The role of genetics in MS is complex, and researchers are still working to identify all the genes involved. However, it is clear that genetics plays a role in MS...

...There is still much that is unknown about the causes of multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers are exploring environmental factors that may contribute to the disease. Some possible factors include: It...

...Relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) is the most common form of MS, affecting about 85% (or more than 8 out of 10) people diagnosed with MS. With RRMS, the patient experiences relapses (attacks...

...Out of the approximately 400,000 people who live with MS in the US, about 8,000 to 10,000 are children or adolescents. These children are diagnosed with pediatric MS. An additional...

...Trouble with your vision is one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). It is also one of the first symptoms you may have before a doctor even...

...Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (CNS). MS affects more than 2.3 million people in the world. Much time and effort have gone into...

...MS can cause a wide range of symptoms in different parts of the body. Use the Symptom Checker to learn more about different symptoms. If you are experiencing new or...

...Multiple sclerosis (MS) is not contagious. This means it is not spread from person to person. MS also is not heritable, or passed down from parent to child. There is...

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...Be on the lookout for new tools to help you manage and learn about MS. MS can cause a wide range of symptoms in different parts of the body. Use...