Why is it called "Multiple" Sclerosis? Can't you get it only once?

Answer 1

Just wanted to set the record straight -- Multiple Sclerosis(MS) is not the same as Muscular Dystrophy(MD). MD patients are Jerry's kids.
I was dianosed with MS 9 years ago. Sclersosis means scars, which is what forms when the immune system attacks the myelin sheath (protective covering) on nerve fibers. (The nerve fibers are what conduct the messages from the brain to the various parts of the body. When the protective coverings are damaged, the messages can be interrupted. Sometimes this is temporary and worst case scenario, the damage is permanent resulting in permanent disability.)
The multiple is because it can affect multiple spots within the body, specifically in the Central Nervous System (the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves).
Yes, you get it only once. There is no cure as of yet. But even though you can only "get it" once, it is there for the rest of your life, the unwelcome visitor that overstays its welcome.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

It's called " Multiple " because you get multiple scars or spots on the stuff that covers the nerves in your brain. It's kind of like electrical wires, if the rubber coating on wires gets broken or rubbed off in spots the wires can short out & stop working, or not work right. Thats why the symptoms of multiple sclerosis can come & go, sometimes the bad spots heal up & whatever that nerve controlled starts working again. My Mom had it for years, she just reciently passed away. I learned a lot about it.

Answer 4

Multiple sclerosis(MS) is when your body forms plaques (or sclera) on the nerves of your body. It affects a substance called myelin which allows our nerves to send signals faster. You can get them various places thought out the body. MS has periods of remission and flares. It is possible that some people may just have one flare to be diagnosed then stay in remission for the rest of their lives. However the will always have MS, it is just considered to be under control.

Answer 5

MS affects everyone differently. The location of inflammation and demyelination can affect how many and how severe the symptomsMS symptoms are. Some people experience a lot of these symptoms; others only a few. Even when there are no symptomsMS symptoms, there is progression of damage to the central nervous system over time. That’s why it’s important to stay on therapy if you have MS. There is a wide range of treatments for MS symptoms.

Answer 6

In MS, myelin is lost in multiple areas. Thus it is called Multiple Sclerosis and you only get it once. It is a disabling disease that eventually leads to death.

Answer 7

It affects multiple parts of the body...hence the name.

Answer 8

it effect the muscles and you maybe find yourself not able to walk. Jerry Lewis kids has it alot.there no cure for it. call Jery Lewis fountaion and you can go to the web. dr.web can anwer all your question.you can take threapy ask yyour dr. it will s;pw down the effects and there all kinds of medicine out there. pray to god to give you strengs.and having a family surrorted or friends will help when your in pain. talk to your dr and ask question

Answer 9

I am living with MS. It's a very painful disease with no cure so I hope your truly interested in your question...or are you just being ignorant??

Answer 10

It affects "multiple" areas of the body. that's why