Multiple sclerosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Nov 1, 2024 · It's also known as MS. In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath that covers nerve fibers, known as myelin. This interrupts communication between the brain and …
Multiple sclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
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 …
Multiple sclerosis care at Mayo Clinic
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 …
Emerging treatments for multiple sclerosis - Mayo Clinic Press
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.
Developing the MS care team that’s right for you - Mayo Clinic Press
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, …
What is multiple sclerosis? An expert explains - Mayo Clinic
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 …
Demyelinating disease: What can you do about it? - Mayo Clinic
Apr 27, 2024 · Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. In this disease, the immune system attacks the myelin sheath or the cells that …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding multiple sclerosis
Oct 24, 2018 · MS is an autoimmune disease, where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and damages the protective sheath called myelin that covers and protects the central …
Acetyl-L-carnitine: Can it relieve MS fatigue? - Mayo Clinic
Oct 2, 2025 · At this time it isn't recommended for treating MS-related fatigue. In general, acetyl-L-carnitine has few or mild side effects, but it can interfere with blood-thinning medicines and …
Vitamin D and MS: Is there any connection? - Mayo Clinic
Feb 26, 2025 · While vitamin D supplements appear to be safe for people with MS, high doses can lead to changes in calcium levels. MS develops when the immune system attacks the …