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Multiple sclerosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic When the protective myelin is damaged and the nerve fiber is exposed, the messages traveling along that nerve fiber may be slowed or blocked It isn't clear why MS develops in some people and not others A combination of genetics and environmental factors may increase the risk of MS
Multiple sclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Ask your healthcare team about your MS, including your test results, treatment options and, if you like, your prognosis As you learn more about MS, you may become more confident in making treatment decisions
Vitamin D and MS: Is there any connection? - Mayo Clinic Several studies have shown that people who get more sun exposure and vitamin D in their diets are less likely to have MS Taking vitamin D supplements is considered an important way to modify your risk of the disease Some studies also suggest that vitamin D may benefit people who already have MS
Emerging treatments for multiple sclerosis - Mayo Clinic About 10% to 15% of people with multiple sclerosis are diagnosed with a progressive form, called primary-progressive MS (PPMS), at the onset of the disease A DMT called ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) can slow down the progression of disability over time
Exercise and multiple sclerosis - Mayo Clinic People with MS can benefit from at least 30 minutes of physical activity at least five days a week Regular aerobic exercise can increase strength and balance, improve bowel and bladder control, and decrease stiffness, known as spasticity, related to MS
Demyelinating disease: What can you do about it? - Mayo Clinic Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common demyelinating disease of the central nervous system In this disease, the immune system attacks the myelin sheath or the cells that produce and maintain it
Transcranial magnetic stimulation - Mayo Clinic Overview Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of major depression It's called a "noninvasive" procedure because it's done without using surgery or cutting the skin Approved by the U S Food and Drug Administration (FDA), TMS usually is used only when other depression treatments haven't been
Trigeminal neuralgia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Overview Trigeminal neuralgia (try-JEM-ih-nul nu-RAL-juh) is a condition that causes intense pain similar to an electric shock on one side of the face It affects the trigeminal nerve, which carries signals from the face to the brain Even light touch from brushing your teeth or putting on makeup may trigger a jolt of pain Trigeminal neuralgia can be long-lasting It's known as a chronic pain
Mayo Clinic Minute: What is MS? - Mayo Clinic News Network MS is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord, where the immune system attacks the protective sheath that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body
Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) MOGAD is different from MS and NMOSD because the first attack of MOGAD is usually the most severe, but people with the disease can have a complete recovery MOGAD also is diagnosed differently, using results from MRI and blood tests