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Multiple
Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
What is Multiple Sclerosis?
MS is a disease of the nervous
system that affect mainly the brain and spinal
cord.
Activities of daily living are sent as
messages from the brain to other parts of the body
by way of nerve fibers. Most of these nerve
fibers are covered with a fatty covering called
myelin. MS attacks the myelin causing
scarring also known as sclerosis.
The cause of
MS is still unknown, but is thought to be an
autoimmune disease.
Common Symptoms of M.S.
- Loss of vision in one
- Dizziness
- Clumsiness, loss of balance
- Hand tremors
- Facial numbness or pain
- Speech problems
- Decreased use or paralysis on one
side
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- Loss of hearing
- Loss of bladder control
- Pins and needles
sensations/numbness
- Psychological changes: mood
swings, decreased judgment,
depression.
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Living long term with M.S.
MS is very unpredictable.
Some patients have symptoms that come and go,
while others have symptoms that get progressively
worse over years.
As you live with MS, periods
of remission (symptom free times) are possible,
but remissions tend to decrease in length and
frequency. Disability is usually progressive
and permanent.
How to take care of yourself if
you have M.S.
If you have MS, you and your
family will go through some difficult times.
The best thing for you is to take care of
yourself.
• Attend support groups on and
offline.
• General health maintenance is
very important. This includes a well
balanced diet and a few
nutritional supplements as needed.
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