The 4 Types & Stages of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Explained - WebMD
Oct 25, 2023 · Multiple sclerosis (MS) is classified into different types and progressive stages of the disease. Learn more about each type and their characteristics.
Types of MS - National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Knowing the type of MS you have may help you know what to expect over the long term. It can also help you and your healthcare provider decide what type of disease-modifying therapy (DMT) might be best for you. Learn more about each disease course below.
Multiple sclerosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Nov 1, 2024 · Some conditions are classified as stages, but multiple sclerosis is classified as types. MS types depend on the progression of symptoms and frequency of relapses. Types of MS include: Relapsing-remitting MS. Most people with multiple sclerosis have …
Multiple Sclerosis | National Institute of Neurological Disorders …
Oct 11, 2024 · Types of multiple sclerosis. The course of MS is different for each person, which makes it difficult to predict how an individual will do with the disease.
The 4 Types of MS: What Are They? - Healthline
Apr 5, 2023 · There are four main types of multiple sclerosis, each defined by how far the disease has progressed. Determining the type can help inform treatment decisions and long-term prognosis.
Types of Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Progression, Outlook - Verywell …
Apr 14, 2024 · The four main types of multiple sclerosis are clinically isolated syndrome (CIS), relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS), secondary progressive MS (SPMS), and primary progressive MS (PPMS). Other classifications exist as well for rarer forms of the disease.
Multiple sclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Nov 1, 2024 · Neuropsychological testing. Neuropsychological testing involves looking at how your brain is working. Testing examines your thinking, memory, language and social skills. It also assesses your personality and mood. A psychologist with specific expertise, known as a neuropsychologist, does this testing.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment
Jan 25, 2024 · There are four types of multiple sclerosis. You can think of the types as a way for your provider to describe your symptoms, instead of being four different conditions:
Understanding Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - Healthline
May 29, 2024 · Statistics. Takeaway. Multiple sclerosis affects the brain and spinal cord and causes symptoms such as fatigue, difficulty walking, and speech issues. There’s no cure yet, but various...
Multiple sclerosis - World Health Organization (WHO)
Aug 7, 2023 · Key facts. Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects function in cognitive, emotional, motor, sensory, or visual areas and occurs as a result of a person’s immune system attacking their brain and spinal cord. It is estimated that over 1.8 million people have MS worldwide.