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 …
Multiple sclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Nov 1, 2024 · Ask your healthcare team about your MS, including your test results, treatment options and, if you like, your prognosis. As you learn more about MS, you may become more …
Demyelinating disease: What can you do about it? - Mayo Clinic
Apr 27, 2024 · Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. In this disease, the immune system attacks the myelin sheath or the cells that …
Teriflunomide (oral route) - Side effects & dosage - Mayo Clinic
Oct 1, 2025 · Teriflunomide is used to treat the relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary …
Multiple sclerosis care at Mayo Clinic
Nov 1, 2024 · Mayo Clinic's MS care teams evaluate thousands of people with MS each year. With a concentration on MS and vast experience, Mayo Clinic specialists are able to make …
Foot drop - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Jan 15, 2025 · Diagnosis Foot drop is usually diagnosed during a physical exam. Your healthcare professional will watch you walk and check your leg muscles for weakness. Your health …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding multiple sclerosis
Oct 24, 2018 · 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 …