Call your doctor immediately if you have symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
A minority of those with multiple sclerosis have a relatively harmless form of the illness, but the majority of patients suffer from some type of neurological disability. In general, multiple sclerosis is a progressive illness that can last 30 to 40 years, but the degree of progression and eventual disability varies from patient to patient. There is great hope that newer forms...
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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