Introduction Multiple Sclerosis, more commonly referred to as MS, is a progressive disease of the nervous system along with a hardening of the muscles and can often result in damage to the nerves of the face, a painful condition knownas "trigeminal neuralgia".
MS is a diagnosis that can be made only after every other possible explanation for the signs and symptoms has been ruled out.
An interesting observation: People in non-Westernized and/or non-Christian societies rarely, if ever, eat Pork or use Pork products, and rarely, if ever, suffer from Muscular Sclerosis.
Symptoms The diagnosis of MS is based upon a clinical evaluation including documentation of "symptoms" and "signs" of the disease.
The diagnosis of clinically definite MS requires documentation of two distinct episodes of symptoms and two or more signs evident from the neurological examination.
Symptomatic episodes must last at least 24 hours and be separated by one or more months.
The diagnosis can be difficult to establish, especially when the initial symptoms are unaccompanied by signs, abnormalities on MRI or electrophysiological tests, or analyses of spinal fluid.
Even when the initial symptoms IS accompanied by abnormalities on the neurological examination, it is still possible that the correct diagnosis is something other than MS.
The symptoms are not unlike those of diabetes and impending stroke victims.
Some of the signs include blurred vision, loss of muscle strength and coordination, numbness, and tremors, all of which inhibit many from living a normal life.
Even when there are no symptoms, there is progression of damage to the central nervous system over time.
After initial symptoms, there may be gradual improvement, sometimes after several weeks.
In some, these symptoms can occur early in the disease; in others, they can come later.
If you are experiencing any of these feelings or symptoms, discuss them with your MD or Health Care Practioner.
Conclusion Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease of the central nervous system (CNS).
The Latin word for scar is sclerosis.
Thus, the term multiple sclerosis was chosen to describe the appearance of the brain in patients who died with this illness.
The symptoms depend largely on which particular nerve fiber pathway is involved in the CNS.
Although the cause is unknown, evidence suggests that the disease may result from an environmental agent that triggers the illness in a genetically susceptible individual.
Support for this theory includes the observation that the disease is diagnosed more frequently in temperate than tropical or subtropical climates.
Men with multiple sclerosis can find it difficult to achieve or maintain an erection.
In women, multiple sclerosis often causes a loss of sexual sensitivity, pain during intercourse, an inability to achieve an orgasm, or a reduction in naturally produced lubrication.
Like most other MS symptoms, these problems can be temporary (during a relapse), or they can be a permanent result of the progression of the disease.
Many people with the disease experience fatigue or tiredness, but since fatigue can be a sign of so many other diseases, it is not often immediately identified as being caused by multiple sclerosis.
There are a number of medicines available to help manage MS.
They fall into two basic categories: Medicines that treat symptoms, Medicines that treat the underlying disease.
Talk with your healthcare provider about the best treatment option.
for you.
MS is a diagnosis that can be made only after every other possible explanation for the signs and symptoms has been ruled out.
An interesting observation: People in non-Westernized and/or non-Christian societies rarely, if ever, eat Pork or use Pork products, and rarely, if ever, suffer from Muscular Sclerosis.
Symptoms The diagnosis of MS is based upon a clinical evaluation including documentation of "symptoms" and "signs" of the disease.
The diagnosis of clinically definite MS requires documentation of two distinct episodes of symptoms and two or more signs evident from the neurological examination.
Symptomatic episodes must last at least 24 hours and be separated by one or more months.
The diagnosis can be difficult to establish, especially when the initial symptoms are unaccompanied by signs, abnormalities on MRI or electrophysiological tests, or analyses of spinal fluid.
Even when the initial symptoms IS accompanied by abnormalities on the neurological examination, it is still possible that the correct diagnosis is something other than MS.
The symptoms are not unlike those of diabetes and impending stroke victims.
Some of the signs include blurred vision, loss of muscle strength and coordination, numbness, and tremors, all of which inhibit many from living a normal life.
Even when there are no symptoms, there is progression of damage to the central nervous system over time.
After initial symptoms, there may be gradual improvement, sometimes after several weeks.
In some, these symptoms can occur early in the disease; in others, they can come later.
If you are experiencing any of these feelings or symptoms, discuss them with your MD or Health Care Practioner.
Conclusion Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease of the central nervous system (CNS).
The Latin word for scar is sclerosis.
Thus, the term multiple sclerosis was chosen to describe the appearance of the brain in patients who died with this illness.
The symptoms depend largely on which particular nerve fiber pathway is involved in the CNS.
Although the cause is unknown, evidence suggests that the disease may result from an environmental agent that triggers the illness in a genetically susceptible individual.
Support for this theory includes the observation that the disease is diagnosed more frequently in temperate than tropical or subtropical climates.
Men with multiple sclerosis can find it difficult to achieve or maintain an erection.
In women, multiple sclerosis often causes a loss of sexual sensitivity, pain during intercourse, an inability to achieve an orgasm, or a reduction in naturally produced lubrication.
Like most other MS symptoms, these problems can be temporary (during a relapse), or they can be a permanent result of the progression of the disease.
Many people with the disease experience fatigue or tiredness, but since fatigue can be a sign of so many other diseases, it is not often immediately identified as being caused by multiple sclerosis.
There are a number of medicines available to help manage MS.
They fall into two basic categories: Medicines that treat symptoms, Medicines that treat the underlying disease.
Talk with your healthcare provider about the best treatment option.
for you.