Relapsing–remitting is a medical term referring to a presentation of disease symptoms that become worse over time (relapsing), followed by periods of less severe symptoms that do not completely cease (remitting).
In multiple sclerosis (MS), the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord, becomes damaged. ... One type is called relapsing-remitting MS. With this type, you have flare-ups of the disease, or relapses. Between these flare-ups, you have periods of recovery, or remissions.
Four disease courses have been identified in multiple sclerosis: clinically isolated syndrome (CIS), relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS), primary progressive MS (PPMS), and secondary progressive MS (SPMS).
One of the most common symptoms of MS is a feeling of numbness or tingling in your arms or legs. Other symptoms can include: pain or weakness in your limbs. vision problems.