It's estimated that over 100,000 people in the UK have multiple sclerosis (or MS) - a condition which affects the brain and spinal cord. Women are twice as likely to be diagnosed compared to men. Experts aren't entirely sure what causes the disease but it is likely an autoimmune condition.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/news-and-features/myths-about-multiple-sclerosis-you-need-to-stop-believing