Multiple sclerosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Nov 1, 2024 · Multiple sclerosis is a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the protective covering of the nerve cells in the brain, optic nerve and spinal cord, called the myelin sheath.
Multiple sclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Nov 1, 2024 · There are no specific tests for MS. The diagnosis is given by a combination of medical history, physical exam, MRIs and spinal tap results. A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis also involves …
Multiple sclerosis: Symptoms and treatment - Mayo Clinic Press
May 30, 2025 · In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath, called myelin, that covers nerve fibers. Damage to the myelin causes communication problems between your brain and the rest …
Multiple sclerosis care at Mayo Clinic
Nov 1, 2024 · Mayo Clinic's multiple sclerosis experts provide comprehensive care for more than 4,300 adults and children with multiple sclerosis each year. Mayo Clinic's MS program has earned a …
What is multiple sclerosis? An expert explains - Mayo Clinic
Jan 7, 2022 · Multiple sclerosis is a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the protective covering of the nerve cells in the brain, optic nerve and spinal cord, called the myelin sheath.
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 nervous system’s …
Here’s what to know about progressive MS, according to the experts
Oct 29, 2025 · Below, neurologist and MS specialist William Oliver Tobin, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O., Ph.D., of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, discusses what you need to know about multiple sclerosis, …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Managing multiple sclerosis: Types and treatments
Nov 26, 2024 · This article discusses managing multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease in which a person's immune system attacks the body.
Multiple sclerosis - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic
Nov 1, 2024 · Mayo Clinic researchers are working to improve the diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis. Specific efforts include finding causes of the disease and developing strategies for …
Emerging treatments for multiple sclerosis - Mayo Clinic
Jul 3, 2024 · I was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Are there any new treatments to help me fight this disease? There is no cure for multiple sclerosis (MS). However, progress has been made in …