About Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease affecting up to an estimated 1 million individuals in the US, with females affected 2-3 times as frequently as males. Symptoms may include (not an exhaustive list):
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Numbness and tingling
- Vision problems
- Loss of balance
- Difficulty concentrating or remembering
- Seizures
- Vertigo
- Difficulty walking
Many of these symptoms are not consistent — they vary in strength and come and go at random.
The MS Studies is enrolling relapsing forms of MS including:
Relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS):
- The most common form of MS affecting approximately 85% of people with MS.
- It is characterized by clearly defined attacks — also known as relapses or flare-ups — followed by periods of partial or complete recovery (remission).