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 the rest …
Multiple sclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Nov 1, 2024 · Many people with MS use a variety of alternative or complementary treatments to help manage their symptoms, such as fatigue and muscle pain. Exercise, meditation, yoga, massage, …
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 and Autoimmune Neurology - Mayo Clinic
Nov 8, 2025 · Multiple sclerosis, also called MS, is a disease in which the immune system attacks the covering surrounding the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. This covering is called the myelin sheath.
Multiple sclerosis care at Mayo Clinic
Nov 1, 2024 · Mayo Clinic's MS program has earned a national reputation as a top diagnostic and treatment center. The program is recognized for its multidisciplinary approach to patient care as well …
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.
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 …
Multiple sclerosis - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic
Nov 1, 2024 · Departments and specialties Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in …
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 in people …
Explaining multiple sclerosis - Mayo Clinic
Nov 7, 2023 · An MRI is important to identify typical MS lesions there. Typical MS lesions are commonly ovoid in appearance. They appear coming off the ventricles, meaning they're periventricular. They …