Doctors are able to diagnose different types of MS at any stage. Despite an assortment of tests and careful observation of symptoms, determining if MS is present can still be quite difficult. Approximately 50 symptoms have been connected to MS. These symptoms can last for days, weeks, or years at a time, depending on the form of Multiple Sclerosis present. Blood tests, a spinal tap, an MRI, and neurological tests are performed to check for MS. Once the diagnosis of MS has been confirmed, deciding which of the 4 types of MS exists is next.

The 4 forms of MS are characterized by the absence or presence of remission and relapse cycles, as well as how progressive the disease has become. Relapsing-Remitting MS generally has steady cycles of relapse and remission. The individual is able to recover from the relapses during each remission, which usually means the symptoms go away …