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Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
Multiple sclerosis treatment: from holistic therapies, to the common medications and how they work. MS Treatments MS can be treated in many ways, even if it can’t be cured. There are treatments that can slow the progress of the disease, or reduce the regularity of relapsing symptoms. There are also treatments that will help to minimise the symptoms themselves. Treating symptoms Fatigue Fatigue is a very common symptom of MS, and it can be treated holistically with exercise, regulating sleep patters, staying healthy and using energy-saving techniques. It can also be treated with amantadine. Amantadine is an antiviral drug, and how it reduces fatigue in MS patients is still unknown. Muscle spasms and stiffness This can be improved with physiotherapy. Stretching exercises can help to counter restricted movement and alleviate stiffness. If your spasms are more severe you may be prescribed baclofen, a muscle relaxant, or gabapentin, an antiepileptic medication.…
Multiple Sclerosis: A Deeper Dive
Multiple Sclerosis: A Deeper Dive, provides an overview of the disease, with scientific and medical expressions explained in simple terms. What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis or MS is a neurodegenerative disease, which means that the brain will become more affected over time. It’s characterised by damaged areas (lesions) on the brain and spinal cord. MS causes, among other things, muscle spasms, and problems with thinking, learning, and mobility. . What causes Multiple Sclerosis? Genetic factors MS has a genetic susceptibility, but it is not directly inherited. It is estimated that 8.5% of the population is ‘genetically susceptible’ to multiple sclerosis, and people in this category are 12 times more likely to develop MS than the rest. As a result, 84% of all MS cases come from this genetically susceptible group. MS is known to affect more women than men, but there is no evidence to suggest that there are more…
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Why is MS Often So Difficult to Diagnose?
MS can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms can be easy to ignore or put down to another condition, and because there’s no single test that can diagnose it. What is multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis, or MS, causes the brain to degenerate over time. It’s characterised by damaged areas (lesions) on the brain and spinal cord. MS causes, among other things, muscle spasms, problems with thinking and learning, and mobility problems. Why is MS often difficult to diagnose? The symptoms of MS are varied. Not every patient will experience them all, and most will experience them differently. Many of the symptoms are also easy to dismiss or to put down to something else, which can make early diagnosis difficult. The most common symptoms are: FatigueProblems with sightTrouble with balance and dizzinessNumbness and tinglingMuscle spasms, stiffness and weaknessProblems when thinking or planningSexual problemsBladder problemsBowel problemsProblems with speech and swallowing For…
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How Does MS Affect the Body?
MS affects the body by causing, among other things, muscle spasms, problems with thinking and learning, and mobility problems. How does Multiple Sclerosis affect the body? The symptoms of multiple sclerosis are varied, can affect any part of the body, and every patient is affected differently. For some, the symptoms develop and get more pronounced over time, and for others the symptoms come and go. Two terms that are often used are: Relapse – when symptoms that have abated for a time, come back.Remission – When symptoms that have been bad, improve or clear. The most common symptoms include: FatigueProblems with sightTrouble with balance and dizzinessOsteoporosisNumbness and tinglingMuscle spasms, stiffness and weaknessProblems when thinking or planningSexual problemsBladder problemsBowel problemsProblems with speech and swallowing For more information on the history, causes and treatments of MS, see MS: A Deeper Dive Fatigue Fatigue is an ‘invisible symptom’ of multiple sclerosis. It comes as…
What Are MS Symptoms?
The symptoms of MS include: fatigue, problems with sight, balance and dizziness, numbness and tingling, muscle spasms, cognitive difficulties, bladder and bowel problems. What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis, or MS is a neurodegenerative disease, which means that the brain degenerates over time. It’s characterised by damaged areas (lesions) on the brain and spinal cord. MS causes, among other things, muscle spasms, problems with thinking and learning, and mobility problems. For more information about the history, causes, and treatments of multiple sclerosis, see MS: A Deeper Dive What are MS symptoms? The symptoms of multiple sclerosis are varied, can affect any part of the body, and every patient is affected differently. For some, the symptoms develop and get more pronounced over time, and for others the symptoms come and go. Two terms that are often used are: Relapse – when symptoms that have abated for a time, come back.Remission –…
Caring for someone with MS
To care for someone with MS, you must find time to care for yourself. Read more to find out how to access the support you will need. Caring for someone with MS Caring for a loved one is rewarding, but it can also be immensely stressful. As multiple sclerosis is unpredictable, it’s difficult to know what your loved one will need from one week to the next. This means that caring for someone with MS can be uniquely challenging. For more information about the history, causes and treatments of multiple sclerosis, see MS: A Deeper Dive Multiple sclerosis is a degenerative disease, so the care required will become more demanding as time goes by. It’s no good putting off accessing support until you burn-out. The health of your loved one is important, but so is yours. If your loved one’s MS becomes ‘advanced’, they will be entirely dependent on others for…
How To Care For Someone With Multiple Sclerosis
If you’re caring for someone with multiple sclerosis, you will need to help with movement and mobility, frequency, and pain relief. How to care for someone with multiple sclerosis Caring for someone with multiple sclerosis can be demanding physically, mentally and emotionally. However, with support you can meet the challenges and help your loved one manage the stress and symptoms of the disease. A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) can be devastating for the individual and frightening for family and friends. The disease can be unpredictable, so it can be difficult to predict care needs. Your loved one may have dramatic mood swings and may become depressed as they grieve for the life they had planned or anxious about an uncertain future. With a little help and guidance, you can support your loved one and help them adjust to the physical and emotional challenges ahead. Movement and mobility Weakness, muscle…
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