Multiple Sclerosus

Were you looking for information about

Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple sclerosus is a common misspelling of multiple sclerosis.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the leading cause of disability among young adults, with the onset of symptoms typically occurring between the age of 20 and 40 years old. MS is a disease that affects the transmission of nerve impulses in the central nervous system. The majority of people who have it are mildly affected, but in the worst cases, multiple sclerosis can render a person unable to write, speak, or walk.

(Click Multiple Sclerosis for more information about the various types of multiple sclerosis, as well as how this disease is diagnosed. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)