The Autoimmune Registry
Multiple sclerosis Graphs for this disease are generated based on data from the All of Us database.
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  • Names
    • Multiple sclerosis
    • Disseminated sclerosis
    • Primary progressive multiple sclerosis (subtype)
    • Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (subtype)
    • Schilders disease (subtype)
    • Systemic sclerosis, diffuse (subtype)
    Abbreviations: MS
    Category: Nervous System
    Prevalence From 798,903 to 804,089 cases in the US (Wallin 2019). Female/Male ratio: 3.8x.
    Age of Onset Onset typically occurs between ages 15 and 60.
    Description Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a central nervous system disease that occurs when the immune system attacks the myelin, which is a protective covering around the nerves. The nerves may then suffer permanent damage. The cause of the abnormal immune system action is unknown, but there seems to be some genetic link. The most common form of MS is relapsing-remitting which occurs when a patient has symptom-free periods, but the patient may develop a progressive form where the symptoms worsen over time. Women are affected twice as often as men. MS varies in severity, with some people losing the ability to walk.

    Evidence of autoimmunity: Antibody
    ICD-10 Code: G35     SNOMED Code: 24700007

    Patient Groups
    Bloggers
    Symptoms
    Resources Link to Clinical Trials
    Link to PubMed
    References Link to Mayo Clinic
    Link to Cleveland Clinic
    Link to Healthline
    Profile by: Amy West
  • Profile updated September 2024
  • Charts generated Oct 12, 2024 at 12:54 PM ET

  • Multiple sclerosis sex breakdown


    Multiple sclerosis age breakdown


    Patient ethnicities



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    Data Source: Graphs on this page represent data in electronic health records and self-reported survey results from the All of Us research database. As of July 2024, there are 451,000 sets of electronic health records and over 560,000 participants who have completed initial survey questions. This dataset, however, may not be representative of the US population. A snapshot of the data can be found here. To protect participant anonymity, results derived from fewer than 20 participants are not graphed.
    The All of Us Research Program is supported by the National Institutes of Health, Office of the Director: Regional Medical Centers: 1 OT2 OD026549; 1 OT2 OD026554; 1 OT2 OD026557; 1 OT2 OD026556; 1 OT2 OD026550; 1 OT2 OD 026552; 1 OT2 OD026553; 1 OT2 OD026548; 1 OT2 OD026551; 1 OT2 OD026555; IAA #: AOD 16037; Federally Qualified Health Centers: HHSN 263201600085U; Data and Research Center: 5 U2C OD023196; Biobank: 1 U24 OD023121; The Participant Center: U24 OD023176; Participant Technology Systems Center: 1 U24 OD023163; Communications and Engagement: 3 OT2 OD023205; 3 OT2 OD023206; and Community Partners: 1 OT2 OD025277; 3 OT2 OD025315; 1 OT2 OD025337; 1 OT2 OD025276. In addition, the All of Us Research Program would not be possible without the partnership of its participants.

  • Multiple sclerosis top comorbidities/symptoms

    Multiple sclerosis top autoimmune comorbidities


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    * Disease is suspected as autoimmune, but unconfirmed.
    Data Source: Graphs on this page represent data in electronic health records from the All of Us research database. As of July 2024, there are 451,000 sets of electronic health records collected from participants. In the United States, because electronic health records use billing codes for diagnoses, some conditions may not be perfectly captured by these data, especially if the condition is rare. A snapshot of the data can be found here. To protect participant anonymity, results derived from fewer than 20 participants are not graphed.
    The All of Us Research Program is supported by the National Institutes of Health, Office of the Director: Regional Medical Centers: 1 OT2 OD026549; 1 OT2 OD026554; 1 OT2 OD026557; 1 OT2 OD026556; 1 OT2 OD026550; 1 OT2 OD 026552; 1 OT2 OD026553; 1 OT2 OD026548; 1 OT2 OD026551; 1 OT2 OD026555; IAA #: AOD 16037; Federally Qualified Health Centers: HHSN 263201600085U; Data and Research Center: 5 U2C OD023196; Biobank: 1 U24 OD023121; The Participant Center: U24 OD023176; Participant Technology Systems Center: 1 U24 OD023163; Communications and Engagement: 3 OT2 OD023205; 3 OT2 OD023206; and Community Partners: 1 OT2 OD025277; 3 OT2 OD025315; 1 OT2 OD025337; 1 OT2 OD025276. In addition, the All of Us Research Program would not be possible without the partnership of its participants.

  • Anti-inflammatory / specialty medications and supplements

    Multiple sclerosis top immunosuppressants / autoimmune therapies


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    * Biologic medications.
    Data Source: Graphs on this page represent data in electronic health records from the All of Us research database. As of July 2024, there are 451,000 sets of electronic health records collected from participants. A snapshot of the data can be found here. To protect participant anonymity, results derived from fewer than 20 participants are not graphed.
    The All of Us Research Program is supported by the National Institutes of Health, Office of the Director: Regional Medical Centers: 1 OT2 OD026549; 1 OT2 OD026554; 1 OT2 OD026557; 1 OT2 OD026556; 1 OT2 OD026550; 1 OT2 OD 026552; 1 OT2 OD026553; 1 OT2 OD026548; 1 OT2 OD026551; 1 OT2 OD026555; IAA #: AOD 16037; Federally Qualified Health Centers: HHSN 263201600085U; Data and Research Center: 5 U2C OD023196; Biobank: 1 U24 OD023121; The Participant Center: U24 OD023176; Participant Technology Systems Center: 1 U24 OD023163; Communications and Engagement: 3 OT2 OD023205; 3 OT2 OD023206; and Community Partners: 1 OT2 OD025277; 3 OT2 OD025315; 1 OT2 OD025337; 1 OT2 OD025276. In addition, the All of Us Research Program would not be possible without the partnership of its participants.


  • Patient-reported 7-day average pain


    Patient-reported 7-day average fatigue


    General physical health


    General mental health


    Social and relationship satisfaction


    General quality of life


    Ability to carry out social roles and activities


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    Data Source: Graphs on this page represent data in self-reported survey results from the All of Us research database. As of July 2024, there are 560,000 participants who have completed these surveys. This dataset, however, may not be representative of the US population. A snapshot of the data can be found here. To protect participant anonymity, results derived from fewer than 20 participants are not graphed.
    The All of Us Research Program is supported by the National Institutes of Health, Office of the Director: Regional Medical Centers: 1 OT2 OD026549; 1 OT2 OD026554; 1 OT2 OD026557; 1 OT2 OD026556; 1 OT2 OD026550; 1 OT2 OD 026552; 1 OT2 OD026553; 1 OT2 OD026548; 1 OT2 OD026551; 1 OT2 OD026555; IAA #: AOD 16037; Federally Qualified Health Centers: HHSN 263201600085U; Data and Research Center: 5 U2C OD023196; Biobank: 1 U24 OD023121; The Participant Center: U24 OD023176; Participant Technology Systems Center: 1 U24 OD023163; Communications and Engagement: 3 OT2 OD023205; 3 OT2 OD023206; and Community Partners: 1 OT2 OD025277; 3 OT2 OD025315; 1 OT2 OD025337; 1 OT2 OD025276. In addition, the All of Us Research Program would not be possible without the partnership of its participants.


  • Concerns about ability to pay


    Feeling unheard by healthcare providers


    Patient employment status


    Patient insurance coverage


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    Data Source: Graphs on this page represent data in electronic health records and self-reported survey results from the All of Us research database. As of July 2024, there are 451,000 sets of electronic health records and over 560,000 participants who have completed initial survey questions. This dataset, however, may not be representative of the US population. A snapshot of the data can be found here. To protect participant anonymity, results derived from fewer than 20 participants are not graphed.
    The All of Us Research Program is supported by the National Institutes of Health, Office of the Director: Regional Medical Centers: 1 OT2 OD026549; 1 OT2 OD026554; 1 OT2 OD026557; 1 OT2 OD026556; 1 OT2 OD026550; 1 OT2 OD 026552; 1 OT2 OD026553; 1 OT2 OD026548; 1 OT2 OD026551; 1 OT2 OD026555; IAA #: AOD 16037; Federally Qualified Health Centers: HHSN 263201600085U; Data and Research Center: 5 U2C OD023196; Biobank: 1 U24 OD023121; The Participant Center: U24 OD023176; Participant Technology Systems Center: 1 U24 OD023163; Communications and Engagement: 3 OT2 OD023205; 3 OT2 OD023206; and Community Partners: 1 OT2 OD025277; 3 OT2 OD025315; 1 OT2 OD025337; 1 OT2 OD025276. In addition, the All of Us Research Program would not be possible without the partnership of its participants.