Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: What Patients Should Know

By Dr. Joel Delgado, MD · 2021-11-28 · Immunology and Allergy

This article from Weyland-Yutani Health System's Immunology and Allergy service line explains relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis in plain language.

About this topic

Topic: relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. A multiple sclerosis that is characterized by relapse (attacks of symptom flare-ups) followed by remission (periods of recovery). Symptoms may vary from mild to severe, and relapses and remissions may last for days or months. More than 80 percent of people who have MS begin with relapsing-remitting cycles.

Mentioned in this article

• neck CT
• panoramic radiograph

Related care

• glutamatergic pathway modifying agent therapy
• emollient therapy
• surgical excision

This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.