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: Symptoms and treatment - Mayo Clinic Press
May 30, 2025 · 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 …
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.
Explaining multiple sclerosis - Mayo Clinic
Nov 7, 2023 · An MRI is important to identify typical MS lesions there. Typical MS lesions are commonly ovoid in appearance. They appear coming off the ventricles, meaning they're periventricular. They …
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.
Teriflunomide (oral route) - Side effects & dosage - Mayo Clinic
Nov 1, 2025 · This medicine will not cure MS, but it may slow some disabling effects and decrease the number of relapses of the disease. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.