More People Are Living With Multiple Sclerosis: Credit diagnoses – and game-changing treatments Health First Neurologist Cindy Joseph, MD, says recent advances makes ‘the prognosis very favorable, especially if caught early.’ Dr. Joseph hopped on the podcast Putting Your Health First to share details of a disease she treats often, multiple sclerosis. The prognosis for patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis has never been better, but “it's important to go see your doctor if you think you have any of the signs or symptoms of MS so you can be diagnosed early and treated.”