I have MS. The cause is unknown that is why there is no known cure or treatment. Many drugs are used to "treat" it, but most cost $1,000.00 a month or more. You are sick and can't work but it is assumed you can pay that price for the drugs! I started one of these drugs with health insurance paying most of the cost, but after 12 months they stopped payments. They told my case manager I should either be cured or dead after 12 months of treatment!!! Shows their ignorance! Lots of money goes for research but nothing has come of it. I don't know if anyone can prove stress CAUSES it but it makes it worse. Good luck!!