Top 10 Myths About Multiple Sclerosis

Most of us know or know of someone with multiple sclerosis (MS), but how much do we really know about this illness? MS is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the body’s immune system misfires against myelin, a fatty substance that insulates the nerve fibers of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves.

Approximately 400,000 people in the U.S. are living with MS, yet there are many misconceptions about the illness (and its prognosis).

Here we debunk the top 10 myths, and tell you what you can really expect if you, or someone you love, has been diagnosed with MS.

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