Lectures Epidemiology and Prevalence Onset Geographic Distribution Population Studies Genetic Factors Pathology Pathological Hallmarks Distribution of Plaques Plaque Evolution Characteristics of Plaques Assessment of Severity Results of Demyelination Illustrations Etiology Autoimmune Causes Viral Causes Illustrations Laboratory Findings Cerebral Spinal Fluid Evoked Potentials Magnetic Resonance Imaging Blood and Urine Clinical Presentation Introduction Initial Symptoms Ongoing Symptoms Clinical Cases Case1: History Case1: Questions Case1: History Case2: Questions Case3: History Case3: Questions Diagnostic Criteria General Criteria Diagnosis by Exclusion Standard Criteria for Diagnosis Classification Differential Diagnosis Encephalomyelitis CNS Vasculitis Lyme Disease Lupus Erythematosus Spastic Paraparesis Behçet Syndrome Sarcoidosis and Sjogren's Syndrome Vitamin B-12 Deficiency and Syphilis Leukodystrophies Hereditary Degenerative Disorders Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy Treatment Options General Considerations Exercise Physical Therapy Nutrition Pregnancy and Motherhood Infections and Elevated Temperatures Standard Therapy Treatment of Relapses Prevention of Relapses Treatment of Chronic Progression Symptomatic Therapy Fatigue Vertigo Spasticity and Muscle Spasms Psychological Problems Urinary Dysfunction Sexual Problems Tremors and Incoordination Pain Cognitive Problems Medications on the Horizon Copolymer-1 T-Cell Receptor Peptide Immunization Anti-CD4 Monoclonal Antibody Azathioprine (Imuran) Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) Oral Myelin Methotrexate Cladribine Intravenous Immunoglobulin G Prognosis Please check all that apply to you: How useful is the online Multiple Sclerosis tutorial? Vital Useful Not Useful I am a: Patient Family / friend of patient Physician Nurse Medical Student Nursing Student Undergraduate K-12 Faculty Other (please specify): I am using this Web site: For a course For continuing education Interest in topic Surfing the Web Comments: E-mail (optional): Remember that your feedback is welcome and appreciated! © John W.Rose, M.D., Maria Houtchens, MSIII, Sharon G. Lynch, M.D.