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What is MS?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is the most common disabling neurological condition affecting young adults. Around 85,000 people in the UK have MS. In Scotland it is estimated that there are 10,500 people with MS – more people per capita than anywhere else in the world.
MS is the result of damage to myelin - a protective sheath surrounding nerve fibres of the central nervous system. When myelin is damaged, this interferes with messages between the brain and other parts of the body.
For some people, MS is characterised by periods of relapse and remission whilst for others it has a progressive pattern. For everyone, it makes life unpredictable.
Finding out more about MS on this site
In this section you will find a basic overview of MS, information about the services that the MS Society offer, and useful addresses.
This website aims to focus on information and support relevant in Scotland. The UK-wide website
www.mssociety.org.uk
contains a larger amount of information about the condition which is constantly being updated. We have provided links to this site where we feel it would be helpful.
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Life with MS
Scottish-specific information about MS and work, family, finances and other issues which you may need support with.
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How the MS Society Scotland can support you
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For more information:
Information Team
MS Society Scotland
Tel: 0131 335 4050
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