Types

**What Types of Multiple Sclerosis are there?**
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The Mayo Clinic lists four types or stages of Multiple Sclerosis. They are Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis, Secondary-Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, Primary-Progressive Multiple Sclerosis and Progressive-Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis.


 * “Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis** is when a person has exasperations or attacks which are followed by periods of remission. The symptoms can vary from mild to severe and can last for days, weeks or even months. This is followed by periods of recovery that can also last for days or months in some case even years between attacks. More than 80 percent of people with MS begin in this cycle.” (Mayo Clinic) I count myself as lucky to have been diagnosed with this form of MS and continue to count my blessings that I have continued in this stage.


 * “Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis** is the next stage of MS that usually develops on people who have been in the Relapsing-Remitting stage. In this stage relapsed and recoveries still occur but the disability progressively worsens resulting in a steady progression of disability.” (Mayo Clinic)


 * “Primary-Progressive Multiple Sclerosis** is when the disease slowly progresses from the onset of the disease. There are no periods of remission and symptoms do not decrease in intensity. About 15 percent of people who have MS are diagnosed in this stage.” (Mayo Clinic)


 * “Progressive-Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis** is a relatively rare type of MS, people experience both steadily worsening symptoms and attacks during remission.” (Mayo Clinic)