MS

Question 1

MS Disease patterns

Answer 1

Relapsing-Remitting (most common type):
Clearly defined relapse of acute worsening neurological function. partial or complete recovery occurs in the remission period

Primary progressive:
Slow but almost continuous worsening, with occasional plateaus and temporary minor improvements.

Secondary progressive:
Initial period of relapsing-remitting disease followed by a steadily worsening course. May or may not have occasional relapses, minor remissions, or plateaus.

Relapsing-Progressive:
Disease steadily worsens from onset, but there are clear acute relapses with or without recovery. Disease progresses between relapses.