In the early stages of MS, the body can repair damaged myelin and nerve damage by ‘re-routing’ information around lesions. That makes it a lot easier for the body to heal and allows for recovery of symptoms.
However, as MS progresses and more lesions develop the recovery ability of the nervous system is overwhelmed. There is also degeneration of the damaged nerves and this contributes to worsening disability.
The focus of the Overcoming MS Program is to stabilise MS as early as possible and prevent disability from developing.