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What is Multiple Sclerosis?

Multiple Sclerosis is autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system)

What causes Multiple Sclerosis?

MS is causes by damage to the myelin sheath, the protective covering that surrounds nerve cells. When this nerve covering is damaged, nerve signals slow down or stop.

What are the symptoms of MS?

  • Fatigue

  • Visual disorders

  • Numbness

  • Dizziness/Vertigo

  • Bladder dysfunction

  • Bowel problems

  • Weakness

  • Tremor

  • Impaired mobility

  • Sexual dysfunction

  • Slurred speech

  • Spasticity (leg stiffness)

  • Swallowing disorders

  • Chronic aching pain

  • Depression

  • Mild cognitive and memory difficulties

(Symptoms in bold are the most frequent and often signal and attack)​

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