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 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 …
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.
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Exploring the role of critical spinal cord lesions in progressive MS
May 30, 2025 · "We have found a compelling association between prominent spinal cord lesions and MS progression," says B. Mark Keegan, M.D., a neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Developing the MS care team that’s right for you - Mayo Clinic Press
Aug 30, 2024 · Women are often diagnosed with MS during their childbearing years. These healthcare professionals help women who have MS make decisions around family planning, reproductive …