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- Multiple sclerosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
In MS, the immune system attacks and destroys the fatty substance that coats and protects nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord This fatty substance is called myelin
- Multiple sclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Ask your healthcare team about your MS, including your test results, treatment options and, if you like, your prognosis As you learn more about MS, you may become more confident in making treatment decisions
- Multiple sclerosis care at Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic's MS program has earned a national reputation as a top diagnostic and treatment center The program is recognized for its multidisciplinary approach to patient care as well as for its advanced research into improved medicines and other treatments
- 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
- Multiple sclerosis: Symptoms and treatment - Mayo Clinic Press
In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath, called myelin, that covers nerve fibers Damage to the myelin causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body
- Emerging treatments for multiple sclerosis - Mayo Clinic Press
Researchers are exploring whether destroying the immune system and then replacing it with transplanted stem cells can “reset” the immune system of someone with MS
- Developing the MS care team that’s right for you - Mayo Clinic Press
Women are often diagnosed with MS during their childbearing years These healthcare professionals help women who have MS make decisions around family planning, reproductive health, pregnancy and postnatal care
- 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
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