What Is Multiple Sclerosis?What Is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?

MS is a disease that can affect your brain and spinal cord, and can cause problems with vision, balance, muscle control.

Frequently Asked Questions About MS

We answer some of the most common questions about multiple sclerosis.

How MS Progresses

As you learn more about they type of MS you have, you'll have a clearer idea how it may affect you in the coming years.

Conditions That Look Like MS

Many other conditions have symptoms similar to those of MS. Your doctor will need to rule out these other conditions first.

Demyelinating Diseases

MS is a disease that can affect myelin, the protective coating of the nerves.

MS in WomenWhy MS Affects More Women Than Men

Women with MS outnumber men with the condition. Experts have theories that might explain the sex differences in MS rates.

Are Women's MS Symptoms Worse?

Not only does MS affect more women than men, but some research says that MS symptoms may also hit women harder than men.

The Link Between Hormones and MS

Hormones may also affect how MS plays out in your body, how much damage it does, and your odds of having the disease.

Treating Multiple Sclerosis in Women

The right MS treatment can slow the disease and reduce the number of attacks. If you're a woman, treatment is more challenging.

How MS Affects Aging Women

Walking, balance, bone strength, and bladder control all become bigger issues in older women with MS than in those without it.

Have a Healthy Pregnancy With MS

If you want to start a family, MS doesn’t have to stop you. It doesn’t keep you from getting pregnant or hurt your unborn baby.

MS in ChildrenMultiple Sclerosis (MS) in Children

Multiple sclerosis happens most often in adults, but doctors are diagnosing more children and teenagers with the condition.

What Is Schilder's Disease?

Schilder's disease is a rare condition that usually starts in childhood. It's most common in boys between 7 and 12 years old.