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What is Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, immune-mediated disease of the central nervous system. The immune system mistakenly attacks the protective coating around nerve fibers, disrupting how signals travel between the brain, spinal cord, and the rest of the body.
~1 M
living with MS in the U.S.
2.9 M
living with MS worldwide
20-50
most common age at diagnosis
3x
more common in women
*figures from National MS Society–funded research
MS LOOKS DIFFERENT FOR EVERYONE
A wide range of symptoms
No two cases of MS look the same. Symptoms can include fatigue, mobility issues, vision changes, numbness, cognitive difficulties, pain, and so many more — and they can fluctuate unpredictably or progress steadily over time.
Fatigue
Mobility Challenges
Vision Changes
Numbness
Cognitive Difficulties
Pain
Balance & Coordination
And many more
THE GAP WE FILL
The challenges don't end with medical care. That's where Knock Out MS comes in.
Insurance doesn't necessarily cover every wheelchair, home modification, transportation need, or unexpected hardship that comes with an MS diagnosis. That's the gap our foundation exists to help fill.
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