Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic progressive disease for which there is not yet a cure for. MS causes damage to the nerve fibers in the central nervous systom and to the covering, or myelin sheath that cover the nerve fibers.

Multiple Sclerosis is unpredictable in its course and symptoms may vary a great deal from one person to another. There are treatments for acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis. There is symptom management and rehabilitation for many.

Symptoms of MS are fatigue, walking difficulty, visual problems, numbness, pain, bladder and bowel problems, depression, and problems with memory, attention, and problem solving. Less common symptoms may include speech and swallowing problems, tremor, and difficulty with coordination. This information and more information about symptoms and treatments used to manage them are available from the National MS Society. Visit their website at www.nationalmssociety.org for more information.