Relapse

When you present to your doctor or hospital with new or worsening central nervous systemNerve tissue that resides in and composes the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve symptoms. Generally, if your symptoms gradually worsen over 24-48 hours, there is heightened concern of a relapse. (Also referred to as a flareRefer to Relapse. by the myelinAn insulating layer, or sheath that forms around nerves, including those in the brain and spinal cord. It is made up of protein and fatty substances. This myelin sheath allows electrical impulses to transmit quickly and efficiently along the nerve cells. If myelin is damaged, these impulses slow down. oligodendrocyte glycoproten antibodyA protective protein produced by your immune system that attaches to antigens (foreign substances), such as bacteria and toxins, and removes them from your body. In myelin oligodendrocyte glycoproten antibody disease (MOGAD), the body incorrectly produces an antibody that targets myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein, a component of the myelin sheath in the central nervous system. disease (MOGADOften referred to as MOGAD, Anti-MOG, MOG Ab+, MOG Antibody Disease, MOG Associated Antibody Disease, MOG positive disease  ) community).