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 the rest …
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, massage, …
Multiple sclerosis care at Mayo Clinic
Nov 1, 2024 · 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 …
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 in people …
Emerging treatments for multiple sclerosis - Mayo Clinic Press
Jul 24, 2024 · 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
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, reproductive …
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, Minnesota.
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 ocrelizumab …
Multiple sclerosis: Can it cause seizures? - Mayo Clinic
Jul 8, 2020 · Epileptic seizures are more common in people who have multiple sclerosis (MS) than in those who don't have MS. While it's estimated that less than 3 percent of people without MS have …
Exercise and multiple sclerosis - Mayo Clinic
Apr 27, 2024 · If you have MS, check with your healthcare professional before starting a routine. People with MS can benefit from at least 30 minutes of physical activity at least five days a week.