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Learn the MS basics

  • Learn the MS basics
    • Introduction to MS
    • The first 5 things you need to know about MS
    • Is MS active all the time?
    • How RRMS progresses
    • MS Symptoms: The interactive body
      • Mobility and vision
      • Speech and swallowing
      • Pain and fatigue
      • Intimate symptoms
      • Thinking and emotions
    • Glossary

Learn the MS basics

Multiple sclerosis (MS) can be a difficult condition to understand. So, if you’re looking to get to grips with the basics of MS, you’ve come to the right place. “Learn the Basics” is here to get you up to speed so you feel well informed about your condition. Explore the content below.

Introduction to MS

So, what is multiple sclerosis, who can develop it and how is it caused?

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The first 5 things you need to know

Five useful tips to help you cope with the early days of living with MS.

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Is MS active all the time?

You may find that your MS symptoms can come and go, but the absence of symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean the MS isn’t active.

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How RRMS progresses

Although each case of MS can be quite unique, there are some key stages that you may pass through.

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MS Symptoms: Explore the interactive body

Explore the MS symptoms that can develop across the human body.

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Glossary

A list of commonly used MS-related terms and their definitions.

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