Having the correct MS information can help you actively manage your condition. In this section you can learn more about how MS affects the body.
What is MS?
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. In MS, nerve cells are damaged by the body's own white blood cells. Learn more
Types of MS
MS is different for everyone. Not only do people have different symptoms, relapses, and progression, but they also have different types of MS. Learn more
MS Symptoms
There are many common symptoms that people with MS experience. As MS progresses, some symptoms may lessen, get worse, or change altogether. Learn more
Understanding Relapses
While MS symptoms may lessen or even disappear for a while, they may then return. This is called a flare-up or relapse. Relapses are an unavoidable part of having MS.
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MS Progression
Although no one's MS is exactly the same, there is a common pattern to MS progression. Read more to get an idea of how MS symptoms change in the long term.
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