Multiple Sclerosis

Question 1

What are the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis?

Answer 1

Sensory and motor problems (arm/leg numbness), vision problems (blurriness or loss), slow and progressive motor deficits

Question 2

What are the different types of MS?

Answer 2

Relapsing-remitting, secondary progressive and primary progressive

Question 3

How is MS diagnosed from an MRI?

Answer 3

T2/FLAIR lesions are disseminated in more than one area with lesions in the corpus callosum sometimes presenting

Question 4

How may multiple sclerosis be treated?

Answer 4

Interferon beta and glatiramer acetate (injectables), teriflunomide and dimethyl fumarate (oral