Multiple sclerosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Multiple sclerosis is a disease that causes breakdown of the protective covering of nerves Multiple sclerosis can cause numbness, weakness, trouble walking, vision changes and other symptoms
Multiple sclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic 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 ruling out other conditions that might produce similar symptoms This is known as a differential diagnosis
Multiple sclerosis care at Mayo Clinic 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 national reputation as a top diagnostic and treatment center
Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology - Mayo Clinic 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
Emerging treatments for multiple sclerosis - Mayo Clinic 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 developing new medicines to treat it