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What is multiple sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis is a permanent disease that is characterised by a slowly progressive disablement.

The disease is more common in women than men, and often appears between the ages of 20 and 45. It is more frequently seen in the temperate zones, such as northern Europe, than the subtropical and tropical areas of the World. In Europe and North America multiple sclerosis is the most common cause of neurological disability in young adults, affecting 1 in 800 of the population.

The covering of the nerves in the brain and the spinal cord are repeatedly attacked and their function is reduced.

What are the causes of multiple sclerosis?

Although it is not known why people get MS, research suggests that a combination of genetic and environmental factors may play a role. The probable cause is thought to be a combination of hereditary factors, an environmental trigger like a virus and a defect in the immune system.

What are the symptoms of multiple sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis attacks can develop in a matter of days or weeks and they may leave the patient more handicapped. Another attack will follow, often from another part of the nervous system, after a longer or shorter period.


Inflammation of the optic nerve is the most usual starting symptom. There is a reduction of sight and pain behind the eyes. After some weeks the vision is improved. It may return to normal or there may be a permanent reduction of sight - often the central vision.


Paralysis.


Disruptions in feeling (loss of sensation).


Problems with urination.


Since all parts of the nervous system can be attacked, the symptoms may be very different.

How does the doctor make the diagnosis?

Interviewing the patient will often reveal several separate episodes with different symptoms which have subsided completely or partly. On examination, the doctor may suspect multiple sclerosis but further tests are necessary for a confirmed diagnosis.


MRI scanning of the brain and the spine will reveal characteristically situated scar tissue.


Neurophysiological examinations will show a reduced rate of conduction of the nerves.


An examination of the spinal cord will identify the presence of antibodies.


Taking the patient's history along with the results of the above tests will allow the doctor to make a diagnosis.

How is multiple sclerosis treated?

Unfortunately, it is not possible to cure the disease at the present time, or to predict its behaviour in an individual person.

Steroid treatment may shorten the duration and possibly also the degree of severity of the separate attacks. It is given in the form of tablets or an injection but has no effect on long-term outcome.

Symptoms may also be treated with a variety of medicines, such as painkillers, muscle relaxants, antidepressants and medicines for preventing urinary incontinence.

Glatiramer acetate and interferon-beta are both treatments that are able to modify disease activity, and are now available on the NHS due to a recent cost-sharing scheme announced by the Government and the manufacturers of these drugs.

Interferon-beta treatment seems to reduce the number of new attacks and the extent of the damage. During the last few years special sub-groups of multiple sclerosis have been treated with interferon beta-1a (Avonex or Rebif) and interferon beta-1b (Betaferon). It is injected either into a muscle or under the skin. A serious concern is the high expense as the treatment is long term.

Trials are now underway into the effect of cannabinoids (cannabis-based medication) on MS and early studies are promising. These suggest that such drugs may be helpful in reducing spasticity in muscles, but it will be a while yet before any treatment along these lines becomes available on prescription.

Physiotherapy for the separate attacks is important to help restore the functions lost.

Active research into potential therapies for multiple sclerosis is ongoing, and it is hoped that more effective treatments will be found in the next few years to help people with this condition.

2007-02-19 03:43:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

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2015-08-26 10:00:01 · answer #3 · answered by Shanna 1 · 0 0

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2016-05-14 12:50:50 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

Each system has some successes which get publicised and failures which are obviously not publicised. If any system had 100% success, don't you think it would become front page news? Check with the doctor or consultant about the success rate. But give a fair chance to each system. And if you believe in prayer, it helps. It worked for a friend who is a Christian.

Evening Primrose Oil is supposed to help (if I remember correctly). I would suggest that you research a little more at your local library and bookstore. I just tried Amazon and found a number of books listed many of them used too. So, it will save you money too.

Wish you all the best.

2007-02-16 05:19:07 · answer #5 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0 1

There are many theories.

Do internet searches on "no starch diet" or "low starch diet" to start and get more links.

Many people believe that all of the immune system diseases have some common elements and cures.

The links are far too many to go into here but if you go to;
www.kickas.org

and read some of the alternative therapies people are looking at for Spondylitis it will get you started.

Briefly the main alternatives involve;
diet
exercise
mineral supplements
heavy metal elimination
colon cleaning

You have to do a lot of reading and form your own opinions.

Personally, I believe ABSOLUTELY that diet and the health of your GI tract have some impact on almost all immune system patients. How much, how fast and what seems to vary widely.

Some advice - don't set off on any given course until you've read at least 100 hours of material on the stuff. Don't spend a lot of money on anything during your research phase. Almost all the reading is available free or inexpensively. Find a wide variety of sources on immune system diseases other than MS and try to get an "overview" of immune system problems before embarking on a course of treatment.

I don't know if there is a cure for immune system diseases but I'm convinced that there are ways to help that are outside traditional medicine.

DO NOT PAY MONEY TO "HEALTH CONSULTANTS" UNTIL YOU'VE DONE A LOT OF RESEARCH. THERE ARE TONS OF FREE ADVICE AND ONE THING THAT IS ABSOLUTELY CLEAR - ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL!!!

2007-02-16 04:04:57 · answer #6 · answered by Gary 3 · 0 1

I am a consultant for alternative or natural medicine and have several success stories with MS, if you are interested in learning more, email me. There is just too much info to put here, and all cases and treatments are different. I would be more than happy to consult with you at no charge.

2007-02-16 04:19:03 · answer #7 · answered by wellnessINC 2 · 1 0

Go shopping for new clothes—wriggling directly into 10 pairs of skinny jeans could possibly get your heart rate up.

2016-03-13 10:37:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

You can call the national renown acupuncture doctor, Ming Qing Zhu, L.Ac. He has over 45 years experience in acupuncture and he treats MS, ALS, stroke, coma and spinal cord injury.

408-885-1288
www.scalpacupuncture.org

Good luck!

2007-02-16 05:47:42 · answer #9 · answered by Jun S 1 · 0 1

Homeopathy and ayurveda can be tried. Noni herbal fruit juice helps to cure.

2007-02-16 16:41:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

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