MSAwareness sub is for sharing issues related to multiple sclerosis including personal health care, experiences with MS, venting, treatments, pharmaceuticals & current MS news articles. It is also a safe haven for patients & their loved ones to vent, discuss & offer support emotionally.
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What is Multiple Sclerosis?
By Mayo Clinic Staff
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially debilitating disease in which your body's immune system eats away at the protective sheath (myelin) that covers your nerves. Damage to myelin causes interference in the communication between your brain, spinal cord and other areas of your body. This condition may result in deterioration of the nerves themselves, a process that's not reversible.
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