Multiple Sclerosis | NCCIH

Multiple Sclerosis | NCCIH

NCCIH Clinical Digest: Multiple Sclerosis and Complementary Health Approaches

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system. In MS the body’s immune system attacks myelin, which coats nerve cells. Symptoms of MS include muscle weakness (often in the hands and legs), tingling and burning sensations, numbness, chronic pain, coordination and balance problems, fatigue, vision problems, and difficulty with bladder control. People with MS also may feel depressed and have trouble thinking clearly.