You know your body – and when something feels off, it’s worth paying attention.
That’s especially true with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. Early signs and symptoms can be easy to miss or explain away – but the sooner MS is diagnosed, the more options you have to protect your health.
“MS can present in very different ways for different people,” says Mary Bailey, MD, a neuroimmunologist with the Hartford HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institute. “If we catch it early, we can often manage symptoms more effectively and preserve function long-term.” >> Read more
