MS

Question 1

Is MS an UMN or LMN

Answer 1

UMN

Question 2

Relapse remitting

Answer 2

Relapses with full recovery (or a few remaining neurological symptoms), with residual deficit during recovery periods between relapses

Question 3

Primary progressive

Answer 3

disease progression from onset. Generally, has no plateaus or remissions, or has occasional plateaus along with temporary minor movements

Question 4

Secondary progressive

Answer 4

initial relapsing-remitting course, then progression at different rates that could include some relapses and minor remissions

Question 5

Progressive relapsing

Answer 5

progressive disease from onset but no clear acute relapses. Might have some recovery or remission. Seen in individuals who develop disease after 40 years old