Author & Founder Lorna Moorhead

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The different types of MS
There are a few different courses that MS can take.

Relapsing-Remitting. This type has clearly defined exacerbations (relapse) of acute worsening of neurological functioning. These attacks are followed by a partial or complete recovery (remission) between relapses that are free of disease progression.  However, people with Relapsing-Remitting do still experience a general worsening of symptoms or flare-ups now and again.
70% of people diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis have this type of MS.

Secondary-Progressive. This type of MS is usually experienced after the person has had an initial period of Relapsing-Remitting. The Relapsing-Remitting is then followed by a steady worsening course of the disease without relapses or remissions. 50% of people with Relapsing-Remitting develop this form of MS within ten years of their initial diagnosis.

Primary-Progressive. This type of MS continually worsens from the beginning with no distinct relapses or remissions. There can be differences in the rate of progression over time and temporary improvements. This type affects about 15% of people with MS.

Progressive-Relapsing. This type of MS continually worsens or progresses but has distinct exacerbations with or without recovery. The difference between this type and Relapsing-Remitting is that the periods of remission are marked by a continued worsening or progression of the disease. This type is also rare affecting about 15%.

Now that you have a basic idea of  who, what, why, where, when, and how, we can move on to the different treatments available for MS and it's symptoms.

(Copyright Lorna J. Moorhead 1999)