Dr. Roach: Shedding light on the condition of MOGAD and its symptoms

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Dr. Roach: Shedding light on the condition of MOGAD and its symptoms

Oct 21, 2026
Oct 21, 2026
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Dear Dr. Roach: Over the past 20 years, my now 65-year-old son-in-law has been tentatively diagnosed with Lyme disease, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis (MS) without a definitive diagnosis. He has cognitive impairment and some physical limitations. Now, after a spinal tap, they've made the diagnosis of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD). What can you tell me about this condition and how it can be treated? -- S.R.

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