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MS eats away at the covering of your neurons, which is called myelin.

This can effect your body systems, specifically your nervous system because it impacts the spinal cord and brain. When your spinal cord and brain are impacted, then your muscular and skeletal systems are impacted as well causing the patient to not be able to move as well.

Because MS also impacts your bladder and bowel movements, your digestive system is impaired as well.

Your vision can also become much worse.

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There is a organization called the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. There are also some other organizations like the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America,  and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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Works Cited

“27 MS Facts for World MS Day.” MultipleSclerosis.net, 16 June 2017, multiplesclerosis.net/living-with-ms/27-ms-facts-for-world-ms-day/.

“How to Treat and Prevent an MS Flare-Up.” WebMD, WebMD, www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/ms-flare-ups.

“Immunization.” National Multiple Sclerosis Society, www.nationalmssociety.org/For-Professionals/Clinical-Care/Managing-MS/Immunization.

“Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Early Signs and Common Symptoms.” WebMD, WebMD, www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/multiple-sclerosis-symptoms#1.

“Multiple Sclerosis FAQs.” National Multiple Sclerosis Society, www.nationalmssociety.org/What-is-MS/MS-FAQ-s.

“Multiple Sclerosis: 16 Early Signs.” Healthline, Healthline Media, www.healthline.com/health/multiple-sclerosis/early-signs.

“Multiple Sclerosis: Statistics, Facts and You.” Healthline, Healthline Media, www.healthline.com/health/multiple-sclerosis/facts-statistics-infographic.

“Multiple Sclerosis.” ScienceDaily, ScienceDaily, www.sciencedaily.com/terms/multiple_sclerosis.htm.

“Multiple Sclerosis.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 4 Aug. 2017, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/multiple-sclerosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20350269?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=abstract&utm_content=Multiple-sclerosis&utm_campaign=Knowledge-panel.

“Newly Diagnosed.” National Multiple Sclerosis Society, www.nationalmssociety.org/Symptoms-Diagnosis/Newly-Diagnosed.

News, CBC. “The Mystery of MS and Its Prevalence in Canada.” CBCnews, CBC/Radio Canada, 12 Apr. 2010, www.cbc.ca/news/technology/the-mystery-of-ms-and-its-prevalence-in-canada-1.705793.

Nield, David. “An Extreme New Treatment Has Cured Patients of MS.” ScienceAlert, www.sciencealert.com/this-radical-new-cure-for-ms-reboots-the-immune-system.

“Possible MS.” National Multiple Sclerosis Society, www.nationalmssociety.org/Symptoms-Diagnosis/Possible-MS.

Swanson, M.D. Jerry W. “Find out More about Demylinating Disease like Multiple Sclerosis.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 30 June 2017, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/.../demyelinating.../faq-20058521.

“What Causes MS?” National Multiple Sclerosis Society, www.nationalmssociety.org/What-is-MS/What-Causes-MS.

Wighton, Kate. “MS Treatment That 'Resets' Immune System May Halt Disease for at Least 5 Years | Imperial News | Imperial College London.” Imperial News, 20 Feb. 2017, www.imperial.ac.uk/news/177724/ms-treatment-that-resets-immune-system/.

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Empowered Living with MS: Everyday Life with MS

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A simple way to treat and help MS is taking Vitamin D. There is also a relatively new (2016) treatment in Canada that cured 17 out of 24 patients, which has never been done before.  Although this cure has helped people, it  has also caused a fatality. MS can be helped in many ways by taking your prescribed medication. By taking your medication you can prevent flare ups, but you cannot cure MS. There is a vaccine called Lemtrada®  which can help MS. The seasonal flu vaccine has also been said to help. There is an immune system reset that can halt the disease for up to 5 years.

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MS; Demyelinating disease

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord ( central nervous system).

Causes

Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects women more than men. The disorder is most commonly diagnosed between ages 20 to 40, but it can be seen at any age.

MS is caused by damage to the myelin sheath. This sheath is the protective covering that surrounds nerve cells. When this nerve covering is damaged, nerve signals slow or stop.

The nerve damage is caused by inflammation. Inflammation occurs when the body's own immune cells attack the nervous system. This can occur along any area of the brain, optic nerve, and spinal cord.

It is unknown what exactly causes MS. The most common thought is that a virus or gene defect, or both, are to blame. Environmental factors may also play a role.

You are slightly more likely to develop this condition if you have a family history of MS or you live in a part of the world where MS is more common.

Symptoms

Symptoms vary because the location and severity of each attack can be different. Attacks can last for days, weeks, or months. Attacks are followed by remissions. These are periods of reduced or no symptoms. Fever, hot baths, sun exposure, and stress can trigger or worsen attacks.

It is common for the disease to return (relapse). The disease may also continue to get worse without remissions.

Nerves in any part of the brain or spinal cord may be damaged. Because of this, MS symptoms can appear in many parts of the body.

Muscle symptoms:

Loss of balance

Problems moving arms or legs

Problems walking

Bowel and bladder symptoms:

Difficulty beginning to urinate

Strong urge to urinate

Eye symptoms:

Numbness, tingling, or pain:

Tingling, crawling, or burning feeling in the arms and legs

Other brain and nerve symptoms:

Decreased attention span, poor judgment, and memory loss

Difficulty reasoning and solving problems

Sexual symptoms:

Problems with vaginal lubrication

Speech and swallowing symptoms:

Slurred or difficult-to-understand speech

Trouble chewing and swallowing

Fatigue is a common and bothersome symptom as MS progresses. It is often worse in the late afternoon.

Fatigue is a feeling of weariness, tiredness, or lack of energy.
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Exams and Tests

Symptoms of MS may mimic those of many other nervous system problems. MS is diagnosed by determining if there are signs of more than one attack on the brain or spinal cord and by ruling out other conditions.

People who have a form of MS called relapsing-remitting have a history of at least two attacks separated by a remission.

In other people, the disease may slowly get worse in between clear attacks. This form is called secondary progressive MS. A form with gradual progression, but no clear attacks is called primary progressive MS.

The health care provider may suspect MS if there are decreases in the function of two different parts of the central nervous system (such as abnormal reflexes) at two different times.

An exam of the nervous system may show reduced nerve function in one area of the body. Or the reduced nerve function may be spread over many parts of the body. This may include:

Abnormal nerve reflexes

Decreased ability to move a part of the body

Decreased or abnormal sensation

Other loss of nervous system functions, such as vision

An eye exam may show:

Abnormal pupil responses

Problems with the inside parts of the eye

Rapid eye movements triggered when the eye moves

Tests to diagnose MS include:

Blood tests to rule out other conditions that are similar to MS

Treatment

There is no known cure for MS at this time. But, there are treatments that may slow the disease. The goal of treatment is to control symptoms and help you maintain a normal quality of life.

Medicines are often taken long-term. These include:

Medicines to slow the disease

Steroids to decrease the severity of attacks

Medicines to control symptoms such as muscle spasms, urinary problems, fatigue, or mood problems

Medicines are more effective for the relapsing-remitting form than for other forms of MS.

The following may also be helpful for people with MS:

Physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and support groups

Assistive devices, such as wheelchairs, bed lifts, shower chairs, walkers, and wall bars

A planned exercise program early in the course of the disorder

A healthy lifestyle, with good nutrition and enough rest and relaxation

Avoiding fatigue, stress, temperature extremes, and illness

Social workers or other counseling services to help you cope with the disorder and get assistance

Vitamin D or other supplements (talk to your provider first)

Complementary and alternative approaches, such as acupressure or cannabis, to help with muscle problems

Support Groups

Living with MS may be a challenge. You can ease the stress of illness by joining an MS support group. Sharing with others who have common experiences and problems can help you not feel alone.

Outlook (Prognosis)

The outcome varies, and is hard to predict. Although the disorder is life-long ( chronic) and incurable, life expectancy can be normal or almost normal. Most people with MS are active and function at work with little disability.

Those who usually have the best outlook are:

Females

People who were young (less than 30 years old) when the disease started

People with infrequent attacks

People with a relapsing-remitting pattern

People who have limited disease on imaging studies

The amount of disability and discomfort depends on:

How often and severe the attacks are

The part of the central nervous system that is affected by each attack

Most people return to normal or near-normal function between attacks. Over time, there is greater loss of function with less improvement between attacks.

Possible Complications

MS may lead to the following:

Depression

Difficulty swallowing

Difficulty thinking

Less and less ability to care for self

Side effects of medicines used to treat the disorder

When to Contact a Medical Professional

Call your provider if:

You develop any symptoms of MS

Your symptoms get worse, even with treatment

The condition worsens to the point when home care is no longer possible

References

Fabian MT, Krieger SC, Lublin FD. Multiple sclerosis and other inflammatory demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system. In: Daroff RB, Jankovic J, Mazziotta JC, Pomeroy SL, eds. Bradley's Neurology in Clinical Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2016:chap 80.

Heine M, van de Port I, Rietberg MB, van Wegen EE, Kwakkel G. Exercise therapy for fatigue in multiple sclerosis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015;(9):CD009956. PMID: 26358158 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26358158.

Polman CH, Reingold SC, Banwell B, et al. Diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis: 2010 revisions to the McDonald criteria. Ann Neurol. 2011;69(2):292-302. PMID: 21387374 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21387374.

Rubin SM. Management of multiple sclerosis: an overview. Dis Mon. 2013;59(7):253-260. PMID: 23786659 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23786659.

Widener GL. Multiple sclerosis. In: Umphred DA, Burton GU, Lazaro RT, Roller ML, eds. Umphred's Neurological Rehabilitation. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Mosby; 2013:chap 19.

Multiple sclerosis

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Multiple sclerosis - Animation

Multiple sclerosis can be a particularly debilitating disorder because your body essentially attacks itself. But you can learn to cope during attacks. So, what causes multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a disease in which your body's immune system eats away at the protective sheath that covers your nerves. The disorder disrupts communication between your brain and the rest of your body, meaning your nerve signals slow down or stop. We don't know exactly why this happens. The most common thought is that a virus or gene defect, or both, are to blame. Environmental factors may even play a role. We do know that the disorder affects more women than men, that you may get the disorder if you have a family history of MS, and that you are at higher risk if you live in a part of the world where MS is more common. It's typically diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40, but we see the disorder at any age. Now you may ask, how do you know you have multiple sclerosis? Symptoms of MS can vary widely from person to person because the location and severity of each attack can be different. Episodes may last for days, weeks, or months. You may even have long periods where you have no symptoms. We call this remission. Because MS may damage nerves in any part of the brain or spinal cord, you may have symptoms in many parts of the body. You may have muscle problems, including loss of balance, muscle spasms, numbness, trouble moving your arms or legs, even trouble walking. You may have bowel and bladder problems, such as constipation, trouble urinating, or a frequent urge to urinate. You may have double vision, eye pain, or uncontrolled eye movements. You will probably be tired a lot, and it's often worse in the late afternoon. And those are just a few of the many possible symptoms of MS. Since symptoms of MS may mimic those of other nervous system disorders, your doctor will want to rule those out. Your doctor may suspect MS if you have trouble with two different parts of your central nervous system (such as abnormal reflexes) at two different times. A neurological exam may show you have reduced function in one area of your body, or it may be spread over many parts of your body. You may have abnormal reflexes, decreased ability to move a part of your body, a loss of sensation. An eye exam might show abnormal pupil responses, changes in your visual field, or trouble seeing. There is no known cure for MS, so your doctor will focus on therapies to slow down the disorder, to control your symptoms and help you maintain a normal quality of life. Your doctor can prescribe different medicines to help with this. You may have to take several medications. Life expectancy with MS can be normal, or almost normal. Most people with MS continue to walk and function at work with minimal disability for 20 or more years. The amount of disability and discomfort can depend on how often you have attacks, on how bad they are, and what part of the central nervous system is affected by each attack. Most people return to normal or near-normal function between attacks. But, over time, many people with MS will need a wheelchair. To help you maintain a normal quality of life, your doctor may suggest physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and support groups, depending on your needs. Starting an exercising program early in the course of your disorder, eating right, and getting enough rest can also help.

Multiple sclerosis

Animation

Multiple sclerosis - Animation

Multiple sclerosis can be a particularly debilitating disorder because your body essentially attacks itself. But you can learn to cope during attacks. So, what causes multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a disease in which your body's immune system eats away at the protective sheath that covers your nerves. The disorder disrupts communication between your brain and the rest of your body, meaning your nerve signals slow down or stop. We don't know exactly why this happens. The most common thought is that a virus or gene defect, or both, are to blame. Environmental factors may even play a role. We do know that the disorder affects more women than men, that you may get the disorder if you have a family history of MS, and that you are at higher risk if you live in a part of the world where MS is more common. It's typically diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40, but we see the disorder at any age. Now you may ask, how do you know you have multiple sclerosis? Symptoms of MS can vary widely from person to person because the location and severity of each attack can be different. Episodes may last for days, weeks, or months. You may even have long periods where you have no symptoms. We call this remission. Because MS may damage nerves in any part of the brain or spinal cord, you may have symptoms in many parts of the body. You may have muscle problems, including loss of balance, muscle spasms, numbness, trouble moving your arms or legs, even trouble walking. You may have bowel and bladder problems, such as constipation, trouble urinating, or a frequent urge to urinate. You may have double vision, eye pain, or uncontrolled eye movements. You will probably be tired a lot, and it's often worse in the late afternoon. And those are just a few of the many possible symptoms of MS. Since symptoms of MS may mimic those of other nervous system disorders, your doctor will want to rule those out. Your doctor may suspect MS if you have trouble with two different parts of your central nervous system (such as abnormal reflexes) at two different times. A neurological exam may show you have reduced function in one area of your body, or it may be spread over many parts of your body. You may have abnormal reflexes, decreased ability to move a part of your body, a loss of sensation. An eye exam might show abnormal pupil responses, changes in your visual field, or trouble seeing. There is no known cure for MS, so your doctor will focus on therapies to slow down the disorder, to control your symptoms and help you maintain a normal quality of life. Your doctor can prescribe different medicines to help with this. You may have to take several medications. Life expectancy with MS can be normal, or almost normal. Most people with MS continue to walk and function at work with minimal disability for 20 or more years. The amount of disability and discomfort can depend on how often you have attacks, on how bad they are, and what part of the central nervous system is affected by each attack. Most people return to normal or near-normal function between attacks. But, over time, many people with MS will need a wheelchair. To help you maintain a normal quality of life, your doctor may suggest physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and support groups, depending on your needs. Starting an exercising program early in the course of your disorder, eating right, and getting enough rest can also help.

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MS; Demyelinating disease
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord ( central nervous system).

Causes

Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects women more than men. The disorder is most commonly diagnosed between ages 20 to 40, but it can be seen at any age.

MS is caused by damage to the myelin sheath. This sheath is the protective covering that surrounds nerve cells. When this nerve covering is damaged, nerve signals slow or stop.

The nerve damage is caused by inflammation. Inflammation occurs when the body's own immune cells attack the nervous system. This can occur along any area of the brain, optic nerve, and spinal cord.

It is unknown what exactly causes MS. The most common thought is that a virus or gene defect, or both, are to blame. Environmental factors may also play a role.

You are slightly more likely to develop this condition if you have a family history of MS or you live in a part of the world where MS is more common.

Symptoms

Symptoms vary because the location and severity of each attack can be different. Attacks can last for days, weeks, or months. Attacks are followed by remissions. These are periods of reduced or no symptoms. Fever, hot baths, sun exposure, and stress can trigger or worsen attacks.

It is common for the disease to return (relapse). The disease may also continue to get worse without remissions.

Nerves in any part of the brain or spinal cord may be damaged. Because of this, MS symptoms can appear in many parts of the body.

Muscle symptoms:

Loss of balance

Problems moving arms or legs

Problems walking

Bowel and bladder symptoms:

Difficulty beginning to urinate

Strong urge to urinate

Eye symptoms:

Numbness, tingling, or pain:

Tingling, crawling, or burning feeling in the arms and legs

Other brain and nerve symptoms:

Decreased attention span, poor judgment, and memory loss

Difficulty reasoning and solving problems

Sexual symptoms:

Problems with vaginal lubrication

Speech and swallowing symptoms:

Slurred or difficult-to-understand speech

Trouble chewing and swallowing

Fatigue is a common and bothersome symptom as MS progresses. It is often worse in the late afternoon.

Fatigue is a feeling of weariness, tiredness, or lack of energy.
Read Article Now

Exams and Tests

Symptoms of MS may mimic those of many other nervous system problems. MS is diagnosed by determining if there are signs of more than one attack on the brain or spinal cord and by ruling out other conditions.

People who have a form of MS called relapsing-remitting have a history of at least two attacks separated by a remission.

In other people, the disease may slowly get worse in between clear attacks. This form is called secondary progressive MS. A form with gradual progression, but no clear attacks is called primary progressive MS.

The health care provider may suspect MS if there are decreases in the function of two different parts of the central nervous system (such as abnormal reflexes) at two different times.

An exam of the nervous system may show reduced nerve function in one area of the body. Or the reduced nerve function may be spread over many parts of the body. This may include:

Abnormal nerve reflexes

Decreased ability to move a part of the body

Decreased or abnormal sensation

Other loss of nervous system functions, such as vision

An eye exam may show:

Abnormal pupil responses

Problems with the inside parts of the eye

Rapid eye movements triggered when the eye moves

Tests to diagnose MS include:

Blood tests to rule out other conditions that are similar to MS

Treatment

There is no known cure for MS at this time. But, there are treatments that may slow the disease. The goal of treatment is to control symptoms and help you maintain a normal quality of life.

Medicines are often taken long-term. These include:

Medicines to slow the disease

Steroids to decrease the severity of attacks

Medicines to control symptoms such as muscle spasms, urinary problems, fatigue, or mood problems

Medicines are more effective for the relapsing-remitting form than for other forms of MS.

The following may also be helpful for people with MS:

Physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and support groups

Assistive devices, such as wheelchairs, bed lifts, shower chairs, walkers, and wall bars

A planned exercise program early in the course of the disorder

A healthy lifestyle, with good nutrition and enough rest and relaxation

Avoiding fatigue, stress, temperature extremes, and illness

Social workers or other counseling services to help you cope with the disorder and get assistance

Vitamin D or other supplements (talk to your provider first)

Complementary and alternative approaches, such as acupressure or cannabis, to help with muscle problems

Support Groups

Living with MS may be a challenge. You can ease the stress of illness by joining an MS support group. Sharing with others who have common experiences and problems can help you not feel alone.

Outlook (Prognosis)

The outcome varies, and is hard to predict. Although the disorder is life-long ( chronic) and incurable, life expectancy can be normal or almost normal. Most people with MS are active and function at work with little disability.

Those who usually have the best outlook are:

Females

People who were young (less than 30 years old) when the disease started

People with infrequent attacks

People with a relapsing-remitting pattern

People who have limited disease on imaging studies

The amount of disability and discomfort depends on:

How often and severe the attacks are

The part of the central nervous system that is affected by each attack

Most people return to normal or near-normal function between attacks. Over time, there is greater loss of function with less improvement between attacks.

Possible Complications

MS may lead to the following:

Depression

Difficulty swallowing

Difficulty thinking

Less and less ability to care for self

Side effects of medicines used to treat the disorder

When to Contact a Medical Professional

Call your provider if:

You develop any symptoms of MS

Your symptoms get worse, even with treatment

The condition worsens to the point when home care is no longer possible

References

Fabian MT, Krieger SC, Lublin FD. Multiple sclerosis and other inflammatory demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system. In: Daroff RB, Jankovic J, Mazziotta JC, Pomeroy SL, eds. Bradley's Neurology in Clinical Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2016:chap 80.

Heine M, van de Port I, Rietberg MB, van Wegen EE, Kwakkel G. Exercise therapy for fatigue in multiple sclerosis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015;(9):CD009956. PMID: 26358158 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26358158.

Polman CH, Reingold SC, Banwell B, et al. Diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis: 2010 revisions to the McDonald criteria. Ann Neurol. 2011;69(2):292-302. PMID: 21387374 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21387374.

Rubin SM. Management of multiple sclerosis: an overview. Dis Mon. 2013;59(7):253-260. PMID: 23786659 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23786659.

Widener GL. Multiple sclerosis. In: Umphred DA, Burton GU, Lazaro RT, Roller ML, eds. Umphred's Neurological Rehabilitation. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Mosby; 2013:chap 19.

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◙ The cause of MS is still unknown
◙ MS can range in severity
◙ MS can be very difficult to diagnose
◙ The average lifetime cost of a patient with MS is about $1.2 million more than the average person
◙ The average lifespan for someone who has been diagnosed for MS is 25 to 30 years after the diagnostic

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◙ About 200,000 people are diagnosed within the U.S. every year
◙ About 2.5 million people have been diagnosed with MS worldwide
◙ The country with the highest rate of MS is the U.S., followed by Germany
◙ The average age of someone being diagnosed with MS is at 37 years old

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You don't need to worry about spreading MS to others because it is not contagious, but you should worry about not letting it spread too much within your body. MS is a disease that we don't know too much about. Genetics have a big role on whether you will have MS or not, but it is not yet known whether it is viral or bacterial.

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What Should You do When You're Diagnosed with MS?

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Take some time to learn more about MS, such as what it is, who gets it and why, and some symptoms that MS may cause. Understand treatment options. There are many strategies available to modify the disease course, treat relapses, manage symptoms, and improve function and quality of life. Telling your employer about your MS may be the first thing you want to do — or the last. Read about the ways MS can affect employment and learn some strategies for maintaining your place in the workforce.

Learn even more information about MS. Some examples of this are learning about the diagnosis and treatment, which can be online and through webcasts, videos, books, as well as in person.
Build connections with others who have MS. There are many resources for families, about insurance, finances, employment, and much that you can look at to help.

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If You Have Been Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis, Here Are 10 Natural Ways to Deal With IT...

Multiple Sclerosis is a debilitating autoimmune disease that destroys the insulation surrounding the nerves. It can lead to a number of health problems and ultimately can cripple a person's ability to walk. Early symptoms of MS include:

numbness, tingling, burning, pins and needle sensations, and coldness in the hands and feet

brain fog

weak muscles

poor memory

fatigue

loss of coordination (clumsiness)

vertigo

slurred speech

visual disturbances

If you have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the following diagram lists 10 steps to take immediately to naturally overcome this debilitating condition - How to deal with MS naturally (click on image to enlarge)...

How To Deal With MS Naturally

1. Have a functional medicine doctor properly measure your nutritional status

2. Consider starting on vitamin D and vitamin B12. You can click on the links to find the best forms of these vitamins.

3. Stop eating processed foods immediately. This includes sugar.

4. Stop drinking alcohol immediately. Alcohol leaches many of the vitamins and minerals out of your body. It also puts stress on the liver. Because many MS patients have heavy metal toxicity issues, the liver function should be preserved as much as possible to help eliminate heavy metals more effectively.

5. Get sunshine every day possible. Use common sense. Don't go out long enough to burn, but go outside as much as possible to ensure that your body is producing its own source of vitamin D.

6. Sweat. Sweating is an important mechanism that helps your body eliminate wastes and toxins. Because multiple sclerosis patients tend to have these in abundance, sweating because a natural form of detoxification.

7. Gluten and multiple sclerosis are connected. It is very important to have your doctor test you for gluten sensitivity. Don't accept celiac testing. It has a tendency to come back with too often falsely negative. You need genetic testing to best identify gluten sensitivity.

8. Have your doctor rule out other food allergies. One man's food is another man's poison. The wrong foods can contribute to autoimmune disease and chronic inflammation.

9. Read No Grain No Pain. The 30 day protocol in this book will set you up with the basic knowledge you will need to achieve success in the long run.

10. Listen to the Gluten Free Warrior Podcast where I interview Dr. Terry Wahls. She is a medical doctor who was stricken with MS. Frustrated with mainstream treatments, she began the diligent process of investigation and research, and overcame the disease.

Is There a Link Between Gluten And Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?

Diet is extremely important if you want to deal with MS naturally. I recently sat down with reporter, Melissa Wilson, from Fox News in Houston, TX to discuss natural options for the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis. Some of the biggest take aways from this video on how to deal with MS naturally - Avoid gluten. Evaluate your vitamin D and vitamin B12 status immediately. If they are low, begin a supplementation regimen immediately.

Gluten And Multiple Sclerosis - Is There A Scientific Connection?

Simple answer: YES

Gluten has been shown to trigger the production of antibodies that attack the nervous system and cause demyelination. Gluten has been shown to contribute to vitamin and mineral deficiencies. These same nutrient deficits can disrupt the nervous system leading to increased neuropathy and chronic inflammation. If you have MS and you are still eating gluten and grains, you need to rethink your dietary strategy. Consider reading, No Grain No Pain. The 30 day protocol in this book is easy to follow and will put you on the fast track to improvement.
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If you have MS and you are struggling with mainstream care, follow the ten steps above, and share this post with your doctor. If you know someone struggling with MS, take the time to forward this information to them.

Always looking out for you,

Dr. Osborne - The Gluten Free Warrior

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If you have MS, you may experience problems such as:

bad vision

tingling and numbness

pains

spasms

fatigue or weakness

balancing problems.

You may also experience:

dizziness

bladder issues and bowel movement

cognitive problems

Fatigue is the most common symptom affecting between 75% and 90% of patients diagnosed with MS.

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Multiple sclerosis is a complex disease with a variety of symptoms. The symptoms of multiple sclerosis differ greatly from patient to patient and can depend on the speed of development of the disease in the nervous system. They usually begin and last from 1 to several days, but can sometimes even last for months. In most cases, they may develop even more slowly.

The severity of the ms symptoms ranges from mild to severe. It often happens that the initial symptoms of ms are being overlooked because of their short duration and their complete disappearance right after. When they disappear, the normal function of the patient returns, so nothing seems to be different.

Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms

When the symptoms of multiple sclerosis appear, this is called an attack. The medical term for this occurrence is exacerbation. When a person recovers from the ms symptoms, it is referred to as a remission. However, when the symptoms of ms return after a certain period of time, this is called a relapse.

The presence of these symptoms leads to a medical condition called relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Aside from this type of ms, the other existing condition is called progressive MS. This type can further be split in primary and secondary, depending on the stage of the illness.

The diagnosis of multiple sclerosis is not simple. The reason behind this fact lies in the symptoms. Multiple sclerosis symptoms can be very similar to other neurological diseases and conditions

Early Signs of MS

If you are wondering what the symptoms of MS are, the question is quite complex and long. The early symptoms of ms can often include:

Vision problems: blurred vision, double vision (optic neuritis), rapid loss of vision, pain in the eye

Tingling in the arms and legs

Numbness in the arms, trunk of body, legs and face

Weak muscles

Painful muscle spasms

Clumsiness and balancing problems

Bladder control issues

Long-lasting dizziness

Additionally, this disease can also cause other later-occurring symptoms such as:

Fatigue during an attack

Depression and other mood changes

Inability to concentrate

Inability to multitask

Difficulty in planning, making decisions

Difficulty in finishing daily tasks

Some MS cases develop another condition that is caused by inflammation in the spinal cord. This condition is called transverse myelitis and is known to cause spinal cord function. This loss may last from hours to weeks and it usually begins with symptoms such as:

Lower back pain

Abnormal toes and feet sensation

Muscle weakness

More severe symptoms such as paralysis

This condition can also be a result of developing certain viral infections and neuroinflammatory problems, completely unrelated to the multiple sclerosis disease. When this happens, the plaques in the brain are non-existent so an MS diagnosis cannot be set.

There is also another disorder that is associated with transverse myelitis and the optic nerve inflammation. This disorder is called neuro-myelitis optica. When one is diagnosed with this disorder, they usually develop antibodies. These antibodies work against the aquaporin channel - a protein in the spinal cord. When it comes to treatment, the patients diagnosed with this disorder may respond differently than most MS patients.

Muscle Weakness, Stiffness and Spasms

The majority of people diagnosed with MS experience muscle weakness and one of the signs of multiple sclerosis. The stiffness and the spasms of the muscles is also a common issue. In some cases, these ms symptoms can be so severe, that they can affect the standing or the walking activity and even lead to partial or complete paralysis. When it comes to muscle weakness and fatigue, many patients have reported that heat exposure makes the symptoms become worse.

Muscle spasticity is the term for muscles that go into spasms without any cause or warning. When this happens in cases diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the spasticity can be either mild or highly severe. If it is severe, the spasms can be very painful and uncontrolled. Additionally, this can cause joint tightness and pain; and affect the walking ability.

Burning and Tingling Sensation, Loss of Sensation and Numbness

Burning and tingling sensations are also common symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Additionally, the opposite of these can also be found in patients suffering from this disease, including loss of sensation and numbness. A characteristic sensation that occurs with patients diagnosed with MS is sharp electricity spike that moves down the spine. This is called the 'Lhermitte's sign'.

Pain is rarely one of the early symptoms of MS. In most cases, pain occurs with trigeminal neuralgia and optic neuritis. This is a neurological disorder that can affect some of the nerves of the jaw, face and the cheek.
Additionally, painful limbs spasms can also be a pain-related ms symptom.

Balance and Coordination

Balance and coordination difficulties are common symptoms of multiple sclerosis. The majority of MS patients experience this type of difficulty at a certain point in the course of the disease. Some may even experience trembling that is continuous and affects the limbs, head and the body. This especially occurs during movement.

Certain studies have indicated that the majority of people diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis need help with walking within 15 years of untreated diagnosis. Ataxia is the most common balance problems with people diagnosed with MS. This condition can be explained as uncoordinated movements, caused by damage of the parts of the brain that coordinate muscles movement. People who suffer from severe ataxia are recommended to use a walker, can or other type of walking assistive device. Additionally, they may be recommended some physical therapy too.

Fatigue is most common during the ms exacerbations. Feeling of tiredness can last for a long time in the cases of MS.

The fatigue in MS cases can be physical and psychological. The first one is characterized by feelings such as tiredness in the legs, while the second one is usually a result of depression.

The most important measures recommended in fatigue symptoms are avoidance of excessive activity and heat. Heat is known to aggravate the symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

Urinary problems

Urinary problems such as bladder control loss and urgency attacks are also common signs of multiple sclerosis. In some cases, MS patients can also develop constipation and inability to perform sexually.

Psychiatric Disorders and Depression

Depression is one of the most common signs and symptoms of MS. Usually, the people with MS suffer from mild depression, but a small number may even develop more severe disorders related to psychiatry, such as paranoia and bipolar disorder.

Cognitive Problems

Thinking, memorizing and learning can also be negatively affected by MS. People who have been suffering from this condition for a longer period of time are especially affected by such symptoms. They often have periods when they cannot express themselves or start forgetting how the most simple, routine daily tasks are done. The early signs of cognitive dysfunction can easily be missed since they are usually really subtle. Additionally, the changes may be really slow and a person may be unable to notice them until they become more serious.

Problems with Vision

Problems with vision are commonly occurring in MS cases, but permanent blindness is rarely occurring. Damaging the myelin and optic nerve inflammation are the two factors that can cause number of vision symptoms such as graying and blurring of vision, loss of color vision, blindness in one eye or both eyes, depth perception or scotoma. Scotoma can be defined as a dark spot located right in the center of the visual field.

Jumping vision is the term used for the uncontrolled vertical and horizontal eye movement, a condition common to MS patients. This symptom of ms can be mild or severe and can impair the vision of the patient.

Double vision or diplopia is a condition that can occur when the eyes of a person are not well aligned. If a pair of muscles that controls certain eye movement is not coordinated as a result of MS induced weakness, this condition may occur.

Tremor is commonly developed as an ms symptom. Uncontrollable shaking is most often triggered by movement and can be really disabling to the person who is experiencing it.

Inappropriate Crying and Laughing

This condition is commonly referred to as pseudobulbar affect. The inappropriate laughing and crying are often not related to the mood of the person. A person who is experiencing this symptom may be happy when they cry or vice versa.

Multiple sclerosis is a difficult disease to live with. The symptoms of this incurable disease can be not only uncomfortable, but also life-altering and even life-threatening. This is why it is highly important that people diagnosed with this disease take care of their care and follow the doctor's recommendations. If not treated properly, multiple sclerosis may cause the patient an even bigger deal of trouble and pain. Many MS patients nowadays are forced to quit their jobs due to the untreated condition that does not allow them to function normally. Additionally, the improper treatment presents danger to the life of the patient.

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MS Symptoms: Signs and Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis - Health Normal

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Multiple sclerosis is a complex disease with a variety of symptoms. The symptoms of multiple sclerosis differ greatly from patient to patient and can depend on the speed of development of the disease in the nervous system. They usually begin and last from 1 to several days, but can sometimes even last for months.

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MS is a disease in which the immune system eats away at myelin (the cover over neurons). Because of the myelin being damaged, people can have neurological problems depending on the amount of damage. This affects different people in different ways.