What is Multiple Sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system. A variety of symptoms are possible, often beginning with periods of flare-ups and remissions.

 

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“You’re a Patient. Stop.” What I Learned About My Mind at 6,100 Meters

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By Subigya Sigdel At about 6,100 meters on Mera Peak, with the wind in my face and the summit still far above me, a voice in my head said: “You’re a patient. Stop.” I knew that voice. In the early

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Last Updated: October 20, 2026