What is multiple sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by destruction of myelin in the central nervous system. MS symptoms may include visual loss, extra-ocular movement disorders, paresthesias, loss of sensation, weakness, dysarthria, spasticity, ataxia, and bladder dysfunction.
How do members experience multiple sclerosis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with multiple sclerosis*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for multiple sclerosis*
*Data from patients with multiple sclerosis, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with multiple sclerosis*
*Data from patients with multiple sclerosis, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has multiple sclerosis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 18 | |
| 20s | 447 | |
| 30s | 3,776 | |
| 40s | 12,225 | |
| 50s | 20,131 | |
| 60s | 17,446 | |
| 70+ | 8,114 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 11,482 | |
| Female | 51,189 |