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Multiple Sclerosis Overview
Multiple sclerosis (MS) can be thought of as an inflammatory process involving different areas of the central nervous system (CNS) at various points in time. As the name suggests, multiple sclerosis affects many areas of the CNS.
- Multiple sclerosis is more common in individuals of northern European descent.
- Women are more than twice as likely to develop multiple sclerosis as men.
- Multiple sclerosis usually affects people between the ages of 20 and 50 years, and the average age of onset is approximately 34 years.
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Multiple Sclerosis - Symptoms at Onset of Disease
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The symptoms of multiple sclerosis can vary greatly from patient to patient. What were your symptoms at the onset of your disease?
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