Uploaded October 2019 | Updated September 2026, 23 hours ago
Secondary Progressive MS (SPMS) is the second phase of relapsing remitting MS, in this phase, the relapses die down, but there is continuing worsening of neurologic function. In the past, before there were treatments available, it usually took around 20 years for relapsing MS to change into secondary progressive MS. But thanks to today's MS drugs this is being delayed and there are fewer people being diagnosed with SPMS.
MS Research Australia is the largest not-for-profit organisation dedicated to funding, coordinating, educating and advocating for MS research as part of the worldwide effort to solve MS.
Secondary Progressive MS (SPMS) is the second phase of relapsing remitting MS, in this phase, the relapses die down, but there is continuing worsening of neurologic function. In the past, before there were treatments available, it usually took around 20 years for relapsing MS to change into secondary progressive MS. But thanks to today's MS drugs this is being delayed and there are fewer people being diagnosed with SPMS.
MS Research Australia is the largest not-for-profit organisation dedicated to funding, coordinating, educating and advocating for MS research as part of the worldwide effort to solve MS.
