MS does not follow the same pattern in every person. There are different types, and each one can affect the body in a different way.
The main types are:
– Relapsing-remitting MS.
– Secondary progressive MS.
– Primary progressive MS.
– Clinically isolated syndrome, which may be the first attack but not always enough for a full diagnosis .
In relapsing-remitting MS, symptoms come in attacks or relapses and then improve for a period of time. In progressive forms, symptoms gradually get worse over time .
Causes and Risk Factors
The exact cause of MS is still not fully known. Experts believe it may result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
MS usually starts in young adults, often between ages 20 and 40. It is also more common in women than in men .
MS is not contagious, so it cannot be spread from one person to another
“MS is not something to fear, but something to understand”