Nov 1, 2024 · When the protective myelin is damaged and the nerve fiber is exposed, the messages traveling along that nerve fiber may be slowed or blocked. It isn't clear why MS develops in some people and not others. A combination of genetics and environmental factors may increase the risk of MS.

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 confident in making treatment decisions.

May 30, 2025 · Although there is no cure for MS, there are therapies that help reduce the risk of relapses and slow the disease’s progression. Treatment depends on the type of MS.

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 accurate diagnoses and recommend effective treatments from the start.

Mar 22, 2025 · Multiple sclerosis, also called MS, is a disease in which the immune system attacks the covering surrounding the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. This covering is called the myelin sheath.

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.

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 between the ages of 20 and 40.

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 health, pregnancy and postnatal care.

ويُعرَف أيضًا باسم MS. يهاجم الجهاز المناعي، في مرض التصلب المتعدد، الغلاف الواقي الذي يغطي الألياف العصبية، المعروف باسم الميالين. ويعوق هذا الاتصال بين الدماغ وبقية أعضاء الجسم.

Jul 3, 2024 · About 10% to 15% of people with multiple sclerosis are diagnosed with a progressive form, called primary-progressive MS (PPMS), at the onset of the disease. A DMT called ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) can slow down the progression of disability over time.