Multiple sclerosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Nov 1, 2024 · It's also known as MS. In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath that covers nerve fibers, known as myelin. This interrupts communication between the brain and …
Multiple sclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Nov 1, 2024 · Many people with MS use a variety of alternative or complementary treatments to help manage their symptoms, such as fatigue and muscle pain. Exercise, meditation, yoga, …
Multiple sclerosis care at Mayo Clinic
Nov 1, 2024 · 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 …
Emerging treatments for multiple sclerosis - Mayo Clinic Press
Jul 24, 2024 · Researchers are learning more about how existing DMTs work to lessen relapses and reduce MS-related lesions in the brain. Further studies may show whether these …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding multiple sclerosis
Oct 24, 2018 · Signs and symptoms of MS vary widely and depend on the amount of nerve damage and which nerves are affected. Some people with severe MS may lose the ability to …
What is multiple sclerosis? An expert explains - Mayo Clinic
Jan 7, 2022 · 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 …
Developing the MS care team that’s right for you - Mayo Clinic Press
Aug 30, 2024 · Women are often diagnosed with MS during their childbearing years. These healthcare professionals help women who have MS make decisions around family planning, …
Exploring the role of critical spinal cord lesions in progressive MS
May 30, 2025 · "We have found a compelling association between prominent spinal cord lesions and MS progression," says B. Mark Keegan, M.D., a neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, …
Vitamin D and MS: Is there any connection? - Mayo Clinic
Feb 26, 2025 · Is there any proof that vitamin D supplements can prevent MS or keep symptoms of MS from getting worse? Research has shown that maintaining enough vitamin D in the body …
Emerging treatments for multiple sclerosis - Mayo Clinic
Jul 3, 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 called …