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Overview

Multiple sclerosis is a mysterious, often frustrating disease. Learn what scientists know about MS -- what seems to trigger it, and its effect on the nervous system.

  1. What Is Multiple Sclerosis?

    1. What Is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
    2. Frequently Asked Questions About MS
    3. How MS Progresses
    4. Conditions That Look Like MS
    5. Demyelinating Diseases

  2. MS in Women

    1. Why MS Affects More Women Than Men
    2. Are Women's MS Symptoms Worse?
    3. The Link Between Hormones and MS
    4. Treating Multiple Sclerosis in Women
    5. How MS Affects Aging Women
    6. Have a Healthy Pregnancy With MS

  3. MS in Children

    1. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Children
    2. What Is Schilder's Disease?

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