Symptoms of multiple sclerosis appear in a variety of ways. Most patients first have a single attack of symptoms, a neurological episode called a clinical isolated syndrome, which typically occurs between the ages of 20 and 50. Initial symptoms may be mild enough that patients do not always seek medical care. Once a second attack occurs, the patient is considered to have relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Much less commonly, the disease is progressive from the start, with the...
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SECONDARY SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION IN MEN AND WOMEN WITH MS In multiple sclerosis, the incidence of fatigue, muscle tightness or spasms,... Read more »
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What Is Multiple Sclerosis?Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system. MS is thought to be an autoimmune... Read more »
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The goals of treatment for multiple sclerosis are:Modify the disease course by reducing the number and severity of relapses (also called... Read more »
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MS; Demyelinating diseaseSymptomsSymptoms vary, because the location and severity of each attack can be different. Episodes can last for days, weeks,... Read more »