Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects women far more often than men, leaving many patients wondering, why does multiple sclerosis occur more in women? While researchers have not found one single cause, they know that a combination of immune system differences, hormones,...
Relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) is the most common type of multiple sclerosis, accounting for approximately 85% of initial MS diagnoses. It is characterized by periods of new or worsening neurological symptoms, known as relapses, followed by periods of...
For many people, Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis does not begin with a dramatic event. There is no sudden relapse that sends them to the hospital. Instead, the signs often appear gradually. A person may start avoiding longer walks because one leg feels heavier...
Multiple sclerosis changes over time, and for many individuals, MS progression after age 50 brings a new phase of the disease. Symptoms may shift, recovery may slow, and maintaining independence can feel more challenging. However, progression does not mean losing...
Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (SPMS) is diagnosed by identifying a gradual and sustained worsening of neurological function in someone who previously had Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS). This progression typically occurs over 6 to 12 months or longer,...
