Diagnosing MS
Diagnostic Criteria and Workup
An MS diagnosis requires elimination of more likely diagnoses and demonstration of dissemination of lesions in the CNS in space and time.
Signs and Symptoms Consistent With Demyelinating Disease
Demyelinating diseases are conditions that damage the protective myelin sheath. Learn how to identify and address various demyelination-related symptoms.
Clinically Isolated Syndrome
Clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) often is the initial point of entry into MS. Discover what CIS is, how it appears in MS, and how it can be treated.
Differential Diagnosis
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective care. Learn more about some of the common conditions that might be considered in the differential diagnosis of MS.
Red Flags
Become familiar with the signs that it's not an MS diagnosis.