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Multiple sclerosis
- Reviewed by Andrew E. Budson, MD, Contributor; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects nerve cells’ protective sheath (myelin) in the brain and spinal cord, and it can affect the nerve cells (also known as neurons) as well. The damage disrupts or slows nerve signals.
MS can cause a variety of symptoms including impaired vision, mobility problems, cognitive impairment, muscle pain, and fatigue. Symptoms can come and go. Periods when symptoms suddenly worsen are called relapses (they are also referred to as attacks or flare-ups). They alternate with periods when symptoms improve (remissions).
MS can become debilitating. There is no cure for MS, but many medications and treatments can help manage relapses, ease symptoms, and slow the disease’s progression.
MS affects more women than men. A family history of MS also raises a person’s risk.
Daily cup of coffee may prevent afib recurrence
Gene-editing therapy lowers harmful blood fats in early study
What is EMDR therapy, and who can it help?
GLP-1 drugs versus bariatric surgery for treating obesity
Trying to lose weight? Be careful not to lose muscle
Two dumbbells, three exercises, and 10 minutes
Easing the emotional burden of IBS
Modify your push-ups to meet your fitness level
What is long QT syndrome?
Stroke survivors may benefit from very low LDL levels
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