Types of MS Flashcards
What are the different types of MS?
- Relapse-remitting
- Secondary progressive
- Progressive relapsing
- Primary progressive
what is Relapse-remitting MS?
have period of symptoms followed by recovery
what is the most common type of MS?
relapse-remitting
what type of MS does this diagram represent?
relapse-remitting
what is secondary progressive MS?
after years of relapse-remitting, patient starts deteriorating gradually while continuing relapse-remitting
what type of MS does this diagram represent?
secondary progressive MS
what is progressive relapsing MS?
steady continuous deterioration from start of disease ..with relapse and recovery periods
what type of MS does this diagram represent?
progressive relapsing
what is Primary Progressive MS?
gradual, steady progression without relapsing or remission
what type of MS does this diagram represent?
Primary Progressive MS