Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is believed to be an autoimmune disease which primarily causes central nervous system problems. In MS, the insulating fatty material surrounding the nerve fibers, also known as myelin, which functions to speed signalling from one end of the nerve cell to another is attacked by cells of the immune system causing problems in signal transduction.
Onset may occur at any age, but predominates in ages 20 to 40 years. An appearance of MS in childhood or after age 60 is relatively rare. Women are more often affected than men with an estimated ratio of 2 to 1. If you have MS you are not alone. In the UK 100,000 are affected by MS.
Symptoms include fatigue,vision problems,numbness and tingling,muscle spasms, stiffness and weakness,mobility problems, pain, bowel and bladder weakness and cognitive issues.