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3 Most Common Types of Multiple Sclerosis, Defined by a Neurologist
The MS subtype you have may affect which treatment is right for you.
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Published on August 17, 2023Multiple sclerosis (MS) can look very different from one person to another. There are different types of MS, including:
Relapsing-remitting MS
Primary progressive MS
Secondary progressive MS
Find out what makes these MS subtypes different, according to Asaff Harel, MD, Neurologist at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health.
Additional Medical Contributors
- Asaff Harel, MDAsaff Harel, MD, is a Neurologist specializing in multiple sclerosis and related neuro-immunological conditions, serving as the Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center at Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health.
References
National Multiple Sclerosis Society. (n.d.). Types of multiple sclerosis.
Tafti, D., et al. (2022). Multiple sclerosis. StatPearls.
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UpToDate. (2023). Patient education: Multiple sclerosis in adults (the basics).
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