What Is Relapsing-Remitting MS? A Neurologist Explains

Each patient’s experience with multiple sclerosis, or MS, will vary. Both the MS symptoms and the trajectory of the condition can be unpredictable from person to person. The type of MS can influence how the condition progresses.

The most common type of MS is called relapsing-remitting MS. In this subtype, MS may progress through episodes of relapses (new or worsening symptoms) and remissions (improved symptoms).

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