MS is a condition in which the immune system attacks the protective covering of the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. These damaged areas are called lesions and are part of an MS diagnosis. Share ...

Barry Hendin, MD: There are various ways to look at multiple sclerosis [MS], and I suppose one could subdivide MS into subcategories. But mostly, the old discussions were about Clinically Isolated ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system that can cause a range of symptoms. Some people have more mild symptoms while the disease is completely disabling in others. MS is ...

Multiple sclerosis isn’t inherited, but having a family member with the disease can increase your chance of having the condition. While genetics influences your risk, environmental factors also play a ...