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- Multiple sclerosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Symptoms of MS depend on the person, the location of damage in the nervous system and how bad the damage is to the nerve fibers Some people lose the ability to walk on their own or move at all
- Multiple sclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Tests used to diagnose MS may include: MRI, which can reveal areas of MS on the brain and spinal cord These areas are called lesions A contrast dye may be given through an IV to highlight lesions that show the disease is in an active phase
- What is multiple sclerosis? An expert explains - Mayo Clinic
We don't know what causes MS, but there are certain factors that may increase the risk or trigger its onset So while MS can occur at any age, it mostly makes its first appearance in people between the ages of 20 and 40
- Multiple sclerosis care at Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic's MS care teams evaluate thousands of people with MS each year With a concentration on MS and vast experience, Mayo Clinic specialists are able to make accurate diagnoses and recommend effective treatments from the start
- Multiple sclerosis: Symptoms and treatment - Mayo Clinic Press
What the symptoms of MS? Symptoms of MS vary widely and depend on the amount and location of nerve damage Movement of the body is most often affected, including symptoms such as: Numbness or weakness in one or more limbs that typically happens on one side of the body at a time, or the legs and trunk
- Developing the MS care team that’s right for you
If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), having a collaborative, comprehensive care team can make a huge difference in your quality of life From doctors and dietitians to family and friends — it’s important that you have people you can count on to provide up-to-date, evidence-backed medical care as well as support away from the medical setting
- Emerging treatments for multiple sclerosis - Mayo Clinic Press
DMTs can reduce the frequency and severity of MS attacks DMTs also can slow the progression of disability and the loss of brain volume mass The majority of DMTs approved by the U S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are effective at helping to manage relapsing-remitting MS
- Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology - Mayo Clinic
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 called the myelin sheath
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