There are four main types of multiple sclerosis, and one of them is PPMS MS.  This stands for primary-progressive multiple sclerosis.  PPMS multiple sclerosis typically follows the first stage of multiple sclerosis, which is the relapsing-remitting type.  In the relapsing-remitting type, a person will have periods of multiple sclerosis with no symptoms.  When they move into the primary-progressive type, there are less and less periods of remission.  The multiple sclerosis is almost always active in the body, and the person experiences many different symptoms on a regular basis.  This type of multiple sclerosis usually requires ongoing, aggressive treatment to keep it in check and to keep it from being more disabling.

Primary-progressive multiple sclerosis, or PPMS MS, can be a disheartening diagnosis for many people.  However, it is important not to lose hope.  Many treatments are very effective at slowing down the progression of multiple sclerosis, allowing people to …

Out of the 4 main types of MS, PPMS Multiple Sclerosis can be identified by its lack of relapses and the prominent findings seen in MRIs of RRMS patients. The continuation of a decline in function after the initial diagnosis of MS is the main characteristic of Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. Besides lacking in relapses, Primary Progressive MS must also have 2 of the following: a positive MRI scan with lesions on the brain, the spinal cord, or a positive spinal tap. The presence of T2 lesions on the spinal cord must total at least 2. T2 lesions are the ones that show up as bright spots on an MRI scan.

When scanning the brain for T2 lesions, there needs to be at least 9 visible or 4 visible and positive VEP as well. Visual Evoked Potential or Response is created as the eyes look at a test pattern and …