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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Alternative Treatments
Globally the use of alternative therapies has been increasing in recent years for all medical issues. And people with chronic diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS) are higher users than anyone. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is th...
May 03 2011
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Causes
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is characterized by damage to the myelin sheath which surrounds the nerves of central nervous system (brain, optic tract, and spinal cord). This damage is caused by inflammation and injury to the myelin sheaths as well as t...
May 03 2011
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Complications
People affected by multiple sclerosis (MS) should pay careful attention to problems that could cause complications of their disease. It is important to remember that when someone with MS has an infection, MS symptoms tend to worsen until the infec...
May 03 2011
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Diagnosis
The diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) is based on clinical expertise of a board certified neurologist. There are certain criteria observed that have evolved over time from Schumacher, to Poser, to currently McDonald. Clinicians must evaluate t...
May 03 2011
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Doctors
Managing multiple sclerosis (MS) typically takes a team of doctors and health care professionals who will work closely with you to determine the best course of care.
May 03 2011
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Drugs
There is evidence that multiple sclerosis (MS) is more than a demyelinating disorder. Disability is the result of axonal damage that occurs early in the disease, causing irreversible damage. This has given major impetus to the new philosophy of ea...
May 03 2011
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Overview
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). An estimated 300,000 to 400,000 individuals in the United States and over two million worldwide have MS. Although it is considered a ...
Mar 03 2011
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Prevention
The short answer to the question of whether multiple sclerosis can be prevented is no. However, there has been recent research into genetic factors as well as environmental issues that may play a role in the onset of MS. There is a possibility tha...
May 03 2011
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Risk Factors
While there are no obvious environmental risk factors that cause multiple sclerosis, there are many known facts about potential triggers. Worldwide, the disease affects up to 2.5 million people—however, for reasons not fully understood, its preval...
May 03 2011
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Symptoms
Managing the ongoing symptoms of MS is challenging but can improve the person’s quality of life. The most common symptoms of MS are fatigue, problems with bowel movements and urination, weakness, and cognitive changes. Less common symptoms are pai...
May 03 2011
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