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Why MS Affects People Differently

Dr. Jacob Tony explains why multiple sclerosis affects people differently.

11/8/2026 | Rating TV-G

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Why MS Affects People Differently

Clip: 11/8/2026 | 38sVideo has Closed Captions

Dr. Jacob Tony explains why multiple sclerosis affects people differently.

Carle Health neurologist Dr. Jacob Tony explains how multiple sclerosis can leave scars, called plaques, in different parts of the brain. He discusses why the location of those plaques can lead to different symptoms and why symptoms can flare up and subside.

11/8/2026 | Rating TV-G

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