What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
MS is a disease that can affect your brain and spinal cord, and can cause problems with vision, balance, muscle control.
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How MS Progresses
As you learn more about they type of MS you have, you'll have a clearer idea how it may affect you in the coming years.
Frequently Asked Questions About MS
We answer some of the most common questions about MS.
Myelin Sheath
MS can affect mylan sheaths, a part of the central nervous system.
Demyelinating Diseases
MS is a disease that can affect myelin, the protective coating of the nerves.
Understanding the Different Kinds of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
While MS is unique per person, there are a few major types of the disease.
Relapsing-Remitting MS
Most people with MS have a type called relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) which usually starts in your 20s or 30s.
Secondary Progressive MS
People with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) start out with another type of MS -- relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
Primary Progressive MS
Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis is usually diagnosed later in life; symptoms include trouble with walking and balance.
Progressive Relapsing MS
Progressive Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis is the least common type of MS; symptoms vary depending on the area of the brain affected.