Relapse prevalence, symptoms, and health care engagement: patient insights from the Multiple Sclerosis in America 2017 survey.

Background: Underestimation of relapse in multiple sclerosis (MS) is detrimental to the patient as well as to their relationship with their MS healthcare professional (HCP).

Objective: To obtain direct insight into relapse prevalence, symptoms, and HCP engagement from patients with MS who responded to the Multiple Sclerosis in America (MSIA) 2017 survey.

Methods: Information on patient demographics, health insurance coverage, symptoms, disability, relapses, and related HCP interactions were captured.