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- Multiple sclerosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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 the rest of the body Eventually, the disease can cause permanent damage of the nerve fibers
- Multiple sclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
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, massage, eating a healthier diet, acupuncture and relaxation techniques may help boost overall mental and physical well-being
- 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 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: 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
- 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
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding multiple sclerosis
MS is an autoimmune disease, where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and damages the protective sheath called myelin that covers and protects the central nervous system’s nerve fibers
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