What is MS?

Facts about MS
An introduction to what MS is, how common it is and some of the facts and misunderstandings surrounding the condition.


Causes of MS
MS has no single cause, but there are several risk factors that make MS more likely to occur.


How is MS diagnosed?
Symptoms of MS can be part of other conditions, so it's hard to diagnose quickly. Find out about the different diagnosis tests.

Types of MS
Not everyone's MS is the same. You might have relapsing remitting MS, secondary progressive MS or primary progressive MS, but everyone has a different experience.


Worried you have MS?
We look at the early signs of MS and answer your most common questions and worries about multiple sclerosis.


A to Z of MS
The A to Z of MS contains a wide range of information about MS such as, symptoms and treatments, medical information and all aspects of living with MS.