Secondary Progressive MS
Most people who start out with relapsing remitting MS later develop a form that is known as secondary progressive MS.
In secondary progressive MS, symptoms do not go away completely after a relapse and there is a steady increase in disability. To determine if a person has moved on to secondary progressive MS, they must have shown a continued deterioration for at least six months, whether they continue to have relapses or not.
On average, 65 per cent of people with relapsing remitting MS will have developed secondary progressive MS within 15 years of diagnosis.
You can learn more about secondary progressive MS and how you can manage by watching our video series below
Gavin Giovannoni on recognising the small signs of SPMS
Small Signs of SPMS | Nov 20
Dr Niall Pender on cognition and SPMS
Cognition and SPMS | Nov 20
Prof Barry O'Reilly bladder and bowel dysfunction
Bladder and bowel dysfunction | Nov 20