Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, immune-mediated, neurodegenerative disease that affects approximately 400,000 people in the United States. MS is a notoriously challenging condition in that aside from its progressive nature and complex mechanisms, not everyone who has it exhibits the same symptoms. Knowledge and vigilance are half the battle: they are crucial for seeking
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How Is MS Diagnosed and What Are Some Common Signs of It?
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack myelin, which is the protective fatty sheath surrounding the nerves in the brain and spinal cord. Areas of damaged myelin are called sclerosis, and the lack of myelin in these areas can lead to the interruption of signals to the brain –
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord. The disease is progressive in nature and can cause a vast range of potentially debilitating symptoms. In MS, the immune system attacks the myelin sheath, which surrounds and protects the nerve fibers. This can damage and scar the sheath as
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