Multiple Sclerosis 
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MS = Making Strides

Multiple sclerosis (MS) (link to Geisinger wellness pages) is a silent stalker, robbing you of your vision, movement and spirit.
Neurologists at the Geisinger Neuroscience Institute help you take back your life. We believe in a future where patients walk away from MS for good.

The Who-What-When of MS

The exact cause of MS is unknown, but it results from damage or inflammation to the protective covering surrounding nerve cells. It can occur anywhere in the brain or spinal cord, and causes a variety of symptoms: tremors, spasms, weakness, fatigue, vision loss, facial pain and more.

  • There’s no predicting how, when or who MS will strike.
  • It usually affects women…but men get it, too.
  • It usually appears between ages 20 and 40…but can happen anytime.
  • Symptoms can last a few days or a few months, and may disappear altogether…but not for long.
  • It can be mild, or it can lead to permanent disability.

As a MS-accredited center, the Geisinger Neuroscience Institute is constantly doing new research and developing new treatments for MS. We want to help you stay active and enjoy life.

If you are living with MS, make an appointment with a Geisinger neurologist and take the first step to improve your quality of life.

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