Multiple sclerosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Nov 1, 2024 · Multiple sclerosis is a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the protective covering of the nerve cells in the brain, optic nerve and spinal cord, called the …
Multiple sclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Nov 1, 2024 · There are no specific tests for MS. The diagnosis is given by a combination of medical history, physical exam, MRIs and spinal tap results. A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis …
Multiple sclerosis: Symptoms and treatment - Mayo Clinic Press
May 30, 2025 · In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath, called myelin, that covers nerve fibers. Damage to the myelin causes communication problems between your …
Multiple sclerosis care at Mayo Clinic
Nov 1, 2024 · Mayo Clinic's multiple sclerosis experts provide comprehensive care for more than 4,300 adults and children with multiple sclerosis each year. Mayo Clinic's MS program has …
Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology - Mayo Clinic
Mar 22, 2025 · Multiple sclerosis, also called MS, is a disease in which the immune system attacks the covering surrounding the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. This covering is …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Managing multiple sclerosis: Types and …
Nov 26, 2024 · This article discusses managing multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease in which a person's immune system attacks the body.
Emerging treatments for multiple sclerosis - Mayo Clinic Press
Jul 24, 2024 · About 10% to 15% of people with multiple sclerosis are diagnosed with a progressive form, called primary-progressive MS (PPMS), at the onset of the disease. A DMT …
Explaining multiple sclerosis - Mayo Clinic
Nov 7, 2023 · Dr. B. Mark Keegan explains the diagnosis and typical progression of multiple sclerosis.
What is multiple sclerosis? An expert explains - Mayo Clinic
Jan 7, 2022 · Multiple sclerosis is a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the protective covering of the nerve cells in the brain, optic nerve and spinal cord, called the …
Emerging treatments for multiple sclerosis - Mayo Clinic
Jul 3, 2024 · I was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Are there any new treatments to help me fight this disease? There is no cure for multiple sclerosis (MS). However, progress …