Multiple sclerosis, commonly referred to as MS, is a potentially disabling auto immune disease affecting the brain and central nervous system.

In people with MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath, known as the myelin, that covers nerve fibers and causes communication issues between the brain and the rest of the body. The disease can eventually cause deterioration of the nerves or permanent damage.

Approximately one million people in the US are diagnosed with MS, typically between the ages of 20 & 40, and more prevalent in women than men.

There are four types of MS: clinically isolated syndrome(CIS), relapsing-remitting MS(RRMS), primary progressive MS(PPMS), & secondary progressive MS(SPMS).

And the symptoms vary greatly from person to person. Symptoms can include: difficulty walking, loss of coordination, fatigue, vision problems, slurred speech, muscle weakness or tremors, a change in gait, numbness or tingling in the extremities & possible bladder, bowel, or sexual issues.

Although there is currently no cure for MS, there are treatments that can help speed the recovery from attacks, modify the course of the disease and manage symptoms. Examples of these treatments are disease-modifying therapies, relapse management medications, physical rehabilitation, & mental health counseling.

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