Neurologist Sees Promising Treatments on Horizon for People With Progressive MS

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Dr. Robert Fox, a neurologist, discussed current research into progressive forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) at 2021 Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers Annual Meeting.
Researchers are reassessing how they classify different types of MS as they discover people can show signs and symptoms of both relapsing and progressive MS.
Dozens of potential treatments and therapies are under development for progressive MS as researchers analyze cell behavior, hormones, and immune-system metabolism.

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Christine Gustafson2021-12-31T03:37:40-08:00December 21, 2021|Categories: MS Articles, MS Resource, Multiple Sclerosis, National MS Society Resources|

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system).

In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body. Eventually, the disease can cause permanent damage or deterioration of the nerves.

Signs and symptoms of MS vary widely and depend on the amount of nerve damage and which nerves are affected. Some people with severe MS may lose the ability to walk independently or at all, while others may experience long periods of remission without any new symptoms.

There’s no cure for multiple sclerosis. However, treatments can help speed recovery from attacks, modify the course of the disease and manage symptoms.

Neurologist Sees Promising Treatments on Horizon for People With Progressive MS

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