MS Cramp occurs when Multiple Sclerosis afflicts a person. This happens when myelin, the protective sheath over the nerves, is attacked by the body’s immune system and gets destroyed. Myelin assists in the transfer of signals from the brain to the nerves. When the myelin is damaged, the signals become slow or get disrupted. This causes the nerves to eventually wither away. Some amount of regeneration does recur, but invariably, it is insufficient or often does not find the correct muscle mass. When the nerves are damaged due to the loss of Myelin, the symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis start showing up. One of the symptoms is MS Cramp.

Types of MS cramp

MS Cramp can be tonic or clonic. A tonic spasm occurs when the muscle tone is increased abnormally. This shows up as muscle stiffness and the limb appears to be very rigid, even though there is …

Multiple Sclerosis Occurrence happens when the myelin, the protective sheath over the nerves, is attacked by the body’s immune system and gets destroyed. Myelin helps and speeds the transfer of signals from the brain to the nerves. When the myelin is damaged, the signals get slower. This causes the nerves to eventually wither away. Some form of regeneration does happen, but invariably, it is insufficient, or often does not find the appropriate muscle mass. When the nerves are damaged due to the loss of myelin, the symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis starts appearing. In advanced cases, it leads to disability.

Causes for Multiple Sclerosis Occurrence

There have been many theories put forward for Multiple Sclerosis Occurrence, but the exact cause remains elusive. One theory suggests that people who have MS have been infected with a very common pathogen. The immune systems they develop as a consequence, is reactive to …

Fatigue is a major syndrome of Multiple Sclerosis and is also known as Multiple Sclerosis Exhaustion or MS Exhaustion. Multiple sclerosis Exhaustion or MS Exhaustion can range from mild to severe, depending on the severity of the disease. It is also known as the invisible symptom of Multiple Sclerosis and can have a major impact on many aspects of one’s life. In fact, for some people it is the symptom that affects them the most. It is unpredictable and can come and go. It can also start much later in life as the disease progresses. MS Exhaustion or Multiple Sclerosis Exhaustion can set in out of the blue for some, while for others it can be a constant and tolerable syndrome that makes everything more of an effort.

Types of MS Exhaustion

MS Exhaustion or Multiple Sclerosis Exhaustion can be caused by many factors. There are two …

Erections occur when signals from the brain cause the muscles of the penis to relax. If this does not happen, it can be due to MS Impotence or Multiple Sclerosis Impotence. When a flow of blood fills the chambers on the underside of the penis it results in erection. Erections that happen due to erotic situations use nerves that are at the base of the spinal cord and bypass the brain. However, erections due to erotic thoughts require processing by the brain. Signals pass from the brain down through the entire length of the spinal cord to the penis. This is important, as a person may achieve an erection on physical stimulation, but not on erotic thoughts, depending on the location in the brain or spinal cord where Multiple Sclerosis has occurred. MS Impotence or Multiple Sclerosis Impotence is not the first symptom of Multiple Sclerosis, but can show up …

Many people suffering from Multiple Sclerosis also suffer from muscle contractions that cause sudden and uncontrolled movement of the limbs, often referred to as MS Contraction. Three out of four people suffer from this symptom. Spasms cause the muscles to tighten and then they do not relax. Different people react in different ways to this. A leg may go stiff for one person and limp for another. It affects mobility and everyday chores would require an extra effort. This can make people suffering from MS Contraction tired or fatigued. Such a condition also makes it difficult for a person to sleep.

Treatment options for MS Contraction

The aim of treatment for MS Contraction is to help people to do what they need to do, while reducing the pain and discomfort. This is done by reducing the stiffness of the muscles and the work needed to perform daily …

People afflicted with Multiple Sclerosis experience several symptoms which are the result of the nerves getting damaged. One of the advanced subtypes is Multiple Sclerosis Paraplegia. This usually means paralysis and loss of sensation in both legs and also paralysis of all or part of the torso. The extent of the paralysis depends on the level of damage to the spinal cord. Sometimes with treatment the paralysis disappears, but the nerve damage is irreparable. Treatment is aimed at helping a patient to compensate for the paralysis with the help of mechanical devices, along with psychological and physical therapy.

In adults, paraplegia is most likely caused by multiple Sclerosis; hence the term Multiple Sclerosis Paraplegia. It is a very rare condition and when it occurs, it is due to an advanced subtype of Multiple Sclerosis, where the nerves have been damaged to such an extent that paralysis sets in. However, …

MS loss of balance is one of the many symptoms associated with Multiple Sclerosis. MS normally starts with vision problems. The person may initially experience blurred or double vision. There could also be severe pain with eye movements. Another common symptom is tingling, crawling or burning sensation in the limbs. Patients also experience heaviness or weakness in their limbs. Dexterity may also be affected. Patients have also reported trouble with their coordination. Another common syndrome experienced by all patients is a sense of fatigue. Others include problems with bladder and bowel movement, pain, sexual dysfunction, cognitive problems and mood swings.

Effects of MS Loss of balance

MS loss of balance occurs because the cerebellum, the part of the brain responsible with coordination and balance, becomes affected by Multiple Sclerosis. This may result in a loss of balance while walking. Patients have an unsteady gait and are unable to …

The symptoms arising from Multiple Sclerosis Outbreak can severely affect the quality of life. This is the reasons why many that are affected by multiple sclerosis commit suicide. The majority of people affected with this condition do not become severely disabled. On an average, about one third of people getting affected by this condition will need some sort of assistance, like wheelchairs or crutches.  The severity of the disease and how it affects people varies from person to person and is quite unpredictable. About 20% of the ones affected by MS become mildly symptomatic after the initial attack. Another 20% experience a rapid progression. The rest will have some degree of progression.

Cause and Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis Outbreak

The cause of a Multiple Sclerosis Outbreak is mostly genetic. However, it is not hereditary. Another important factor that causes this condition is the environment, since it has been …

Many possible MS patients find out after thorough diagnosis that they are only mildly affected. This good news results in MS elation. Very often the symptoms associated with Multiple Sclerosis are quite scary. Some of them are visual blurring, numbness of the limbs, bowel and urine inconsistency. MS symptoms often fade away after a brief period and may not recur for years; this also brings in MS elation for the individual who briefly suffers from the symptoms of MS.

Treatment for MS

Though the treatment for multiple sclerosis is still in its infancy, progress is being made and it will be just a matter of time before a breakthrough is made. Multiple Sclerosis happens as a result of the damage made to the protective sheath called myelin, which covers the nerves. Once the myelin is damaged the nerves also start getting damaged and become unable to pass …

Multiple Sclerosis or MS Malady is a condition where the myelin that forms a protective covering around the nerves gets damaged. This condition prevents the communication of signals from the brain to the nerves. It is an unpredictable sickness, in the sense that the symptoms vary from person to person and are never consistent. It is chronic and often debilitating. If left untreated, MS malady can even lead to disability in the long run.

Symptoms of MS Malady

A person affected by MS malady will invariably complain of burred or double vision. This is followed by an acute pain while moving the eyes. Other subsequent symptoms include giddiness, inability to perform cognitive functions, bowel and urinary inconsistencies, depression, numbness and loss of feeling in the extremities. The symptoms last from few minutes to 24 hours, after which the person is able to continue with normal activities. In fact …

MS burning or Multiple Sclerosis burning is one of the symptoms of neuropathic pain, or nerve pain, that many Multiple Sclerosis patients experience. Those who experience Multiple Sclerosis burning will feel extreme pain along with secondary problems such as sleeplessness and mobility problems. MS burning can also cause tingling, numbness and sharp shooting pains in the affected areas and limbs. Due to multiple Sclerosis burning the affected area feels like on fire, a sensation that can even spread to internal areas where it can be impossible to treat. There are several medications that can help with neuropathic pain and symptoms like MS burning, but they are only available on prescription. Over-the-counter painkillers, like paracetamol and ibuprofen will not make much of a difference with the nerve pain.

Causes and effects of MS burning

Nerve pain as a whole and Multiple Sclerosis burning in particular, are caused by the damage that …

Multiple Sclerosis and depression or MS and depression are common in many patients with this condition, whether they have recently been diagnosed, or they have been suffering with the condition for some time. In some cases, MS and depression can come on many months or years after diagnosis, perhaps as the patient finds it hard to maintain a brave face or as they start to develop more symptoms. It’s not just MS patients who find it difficult to cope with their condition, as evidence from NICE, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, has shown that people with Multiple Sclerosis and similar chronic or long-term health problems are two to three times more likely to develop clinical depression or other emotional problems than those members of the public who are generally in good health. So if you are suffering from Multiple Sclerosis and depression you are not alone, and …

Multiple Sclerosis numbness and tingling can affect any part of the body, from hands and feet to arms and legs and even patches on the stomach or back. The cause of Multiple Sclerosis numbness is the damage that the disease does to the central nervous system, and subsequently the nerves that run throughout the body and into the extremities. As these nerves become damaged, they fail to do their job properly, becoming unable to send or receive messages from the brain. This doesn’t just cause Multiple Sclerosis numbness, but also nerve pain, tingling and other physical symptoms. Multiple Sclerosis numbness isn’t just an uncomfortable and annoying condition; it can also cause secondary symptoms, such as mobility problems or an inability to carry out delicate and precise tasks, depending on which parts of the body are affected and how seriously.

Treating Multiple Sclerosis numbness tingling

Unfortunately, Multiple Sclerosis numbness tingling …

Are you one of the many people who are experiencing multiple sclerosis numb or MS numb? You may have many questions about the how’s and why’s of your health condition. One of the most common symptoms of this neurological disease is MS numb that occurs in parts of the body, lasting for an unpredictable amount of time. Actually, about ninety percent of sufferers experience bouts of this condition on a regular basis, with forty one percent of sufferers stating that they have had at least one relapse relating to multiple sclerosis numb effecting their health condition. This occurs due to lesions along the spinal cord and the brain, which is an effect of the deterioration it causes within your body.  People describe MS numb as not significantly disabling; however it does create concern in the individual, and can interfere and alter the way regular functions are carried out.

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There are many different MS chronic symptoms associated with the autoimmune disease.  One of the most frustrating symptoms associated with the disease is multiple sclerosis chronic pain.  This is one of the most debilitating symptoms that is associated with multiple sclerosis, and it is one of the leading causes of disability for a patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.  Chronic pain can lead to other problems as well, such as depression or anxiety.  If someone with multiple sclerosis is experiencing chronic pain or multiple sclerosis chronic fatigue, they should seek out medical attention for the problem in order to get the appropriate treatment and care.

Chronic pain can come in many forms.  People with multiple sclerosis typically have pain due to the damage being done by the process of demyelination.  Demyelination is the destruction or damage done to the nerves due to the autoimmune disease.  This can be a very …

Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease which affects many functions of your organs and organ systems in the body. MS exacerbation or multiple sclerosis exacerbation are quite common in sufferers, and can range from paralysis to electric shocks throughout the body. The symptoms of MS exacerbation or multiple sclerosis exacerbation occurs when the central nervous systems becomes enflamed, causing the body to experience symptoms of this debilitating condition. To declare that a patient is suffering from MS exacerbation or multiple sclerosis exacerbation, the symptoms must last for more than twenty four hours and occur at least within thirty days since the last recurrence. There are both severe and mild symptoms of MS exacerbation or multiple sclerosis exacerbation that can occur; some can be disabling while others affect the senses of the body.

What causes the exacerbation of Multiple Sclerosis symptoms

Scientists have observed the pathogenicity of this disease …

When the nerve signals to the bladder or the urinary sphincter are delayed due to lesions on the spinal cord, it results in MS bladder problems or Multiple Sclerosis bladder problems. It could be the result of the bladder being spastic, due to which it doesn’t hold the urine or the bladder does not empty completely because the sphincter is spastic. If left untreated, Multiple Sclerosis bladder problems can result in permanent damage to the urinary tract. Incomplete emptying of the bladder can cause urinary tract infections and the formation of stones from the minerals present in the urine. Constantly passing or leaking urine can result in the breakdown of skin and infection. MS bladder problems can lead to the patient not socializing or restricting normal daily activities.

Causes of Multiple sclerosis bladder spasms

MS bladder symptoms can take one of several forms. It can result in hesitancy …

Multiple Sclerosis is an auto immune disease, one of the symptoms of which is MS back pain or Multiple Sclerosis back pain. It is caused when myelin, the protective sheath over the nerves, is attacked and damaged by the body’s immune system. When myelin is damaged, it causes the nerves to wither away. When this happens, the person starts experiencing one or several of the symptoms associated with Multiple Sclerosis. When the damage is in the spine or lower neck region, it results in back pain.

Types of MS back pain

There are two types of pain widely associated with MS back pain. The first is neuropathic pain, which is also referred to as nerve pain. The second type is referred to as musculoskeletal pain, which is caused by general muscle pain. The symptom of pain in the back can be of low intensity and continuous or …

There are many different symptoms of MS, which is a degenerative condition that can lead to cellular damage in different parts of the body. Multiple sclerosis and headaches or MS and headaches are a direct result of the neurological imbalances present in the brain and nervous system. MS and headaches can come in the form of migraines and cluster headaches which can be detrimental to the person’s well-being. Multiple sclerosis and headaches may cause the sufferer to see an aura or blurred vision accompanied with sensitivity to light. This may instigate other well-known symptoms such as vertigo, nausea and even vomiting in the most severe conditions. The individual may experience throbbing on one or both sides of the head following some residual pain due to the headache. These symptoms can last anywhere from 4 to 12 hours.

Multiple Sclerosis Headaches

Researchers have documented the links between multiple sclerosis …

Are you one of the many who wants to know what is multiple sclerosis symptoms and how do they affect the body? Did you know that you can use a multiple sclerosis symptoms checklist to assist your treatment plan? This is a deteriorating autoimmune disease that has no cure and can cause pain in different ways in the sufferer. Multiple sclerosis symptoms cause damage to different kinds of cells throughout the body and also deteriorate nerves, which accounts for the pain, numbness and tingling sensations that accompany this disease. There are also electrical impulses that are shot throughout the body that may occur due to interruptions between the brain and the central nervous system, which can cause further nerve damage to the body.

Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms checklist

Once you know what is multiple sclerosis symptoms, then you can create a multiple sclerosis symptoms checklist to diagnose your condition …

Suffering from symptoms of multiple sclerosis spasticity or ms spasticity can be detrimental to your body for many different reasons. Depending on how they rank on the multiple sclerosis spasticity scale, which is also known as the Ashworth scale, you may be able to utilize different resources to recover from your symptoms and their severity. MS spasticity symptoms are a term used to describe the muscle stiffness and involuntary reactions of the body that stem from cellular degeneration caused by this condition. It can cause musculoskeletal degeneration which may result in loss of muscle tone, tremors or jerky movements, and even abnormal ocular functions due to how this disease affects the muscles of the eyes. For the most part, this condition affects the muscle tone in the limbs and affects the individual’s mobility.

Multiple Sclerosis spasticity symptoms

The multiple sclerosis spasticity scale is a tool that is used …

Multiple Sclerosis is a condition which attacks the brain, nervous system and autonomic functions of the body. MS vertigo or Multiple Sclerosis vertigo is a symptom of Multiple Sclerosis. There is no cure for Multiple Sclerosis; however, there are many ways to treat the symptoms of this condition.

Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

Following are some of the common effects of MS vertigo:

• Spinning
• Dizziness
• Panic
• Falls
• Unsteadiness
• Nausea and vomiting
• Unable to cope with crowd and supermarkets
• Neck pain and stiffness
• Fatigue
• Travel sickness
• Blurred vision

Damage to the Pons, which is located in the region of the brainstem, where the acoustic cranial nerve arises, may cause MS vertigo.  Dizziness, fatigue or the sensations of the surroundings spinning are common symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis vertigo. The sensation is much like sea sickness or like after having a lot of alcohol. Along with these symptoms, MS vertigo or Multiple …

Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease where symptoms stem from interruptions in chemical messages relayed from the brain to the nervous system. Symptoms include multiple sclerosis twitching or MS twitching, muscle spasms, tremors, an unusual gait, pain, numbness and tingling sensations felt throughout the body. There is a large amount of nerve damage and cellular deterioration associated with this condition that can cause the symptoms to occur. MS twitching is one of the more common symptoms suffered by people with this debilitating condition. Muscle atrophy and spasms may also be a factor that is associated with degeneration of the body that causes pain in the sufferer.

Multiple sclerosis twitching is a direct result of deteriorating muscles in the body which can make parts of the body to grow weak and become susceptible to disease and infection. Fasciculations which are also known as muscle twitches, are tiny, involuntary muscle contractions …

There are many treatments for spasticity, since many of the MS patients suffer from spasticity; these treatments are also called MS spasticity treatment. It can be used to control attacks that can occur at any time. Spasticity due to multiple sclerosis is caused by spasms that come and go, especially during the night. This can make it quite hard for the individual to sleep and may cause insomnia. There are two types of MS spasticity symptoms, which include flexor spasticity and extensor spasticity. These types stem from the type of muscle it affects within the body.

This condition occurs as a result of interrupted chemical messages sent from the brain through the central and peripheral nervous system. Due to which the central and peripheral nervous system involuntarily alter the biological reactions of certain parts of the body. These electrical messages can cause damage to cells and nerves, and may …

There are many debilitating conditions associated with this autoimmune disease; however, multiple sclerosis spasms are one of the most severe symptoms that an individual can experience. MS spasms occur when there is a loss of muscle tone causing stiffness, pain and restricted movement of affected limbs and body parts. Due to this condition, the individual may experience pain, numbness, tingling or a dulling pain throughout their body and extremities. These symptoms can cause physical disability in cases of severe onset of these symptoms. This health condition can cause a wide variety of physical symptoms that interfere with an individual’s lifestyle and normal routine.

Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis Spasms

Multiple sclerosis spasms may be accompanied by electrical impulses sent throughout the body, which is better known as Lhermitte’s sign. This occurs when the individuals move their neck, which triggers electrical sensations to be felt throughout the body and extremities. …

One of the most debilitating symptoms associated with this autoimmune disease is multiple sclerosis shock or MS shock, which is also known as Lhermitte’s sign. This was named after Jacques Jean Lhermitte who characterized this condition. When an individual experiences MS shock, they feel electrical impulses while they move their neck, which reverberate up and down the central nervous system. This may also trigger other symptoms of this debilitating health condition that can impair an individual’s abilities and physical mobility. Depending on the severity of this condition, the symptoms of multiple sclerosis shock may cause pain, numbness, tingling and sensations of shock throughout the body, which are uncomfortable to experience on a regular basis.

Effects of Multiple Sclerosis ‘MS’ Shock

MS shock may cause cognitive impairment and cause a sufferer to experience debilitating musculoskeletal issues, along with sensations of pain and numbness in their extremities. Also, they …

Scientists have observed the different variables of multiple sclerosis pathology to compile evidence towards this autoimmune disease. They have determined that MS pathology may be linked to several diseases that affect the central and peripheral nervous systems, which impair neurological, autonomic, and even physical activity within the body. There are many symptoms associated with this deteriorating disease that will vary depending on individual health concerns and the severity of the condition within the body, ranging from mental confusion to impaired vision, tremors, spastic movements and an unusual gait about the sufferer. Researchers have determined that multiple sclerosis pathology could be explained as a chronic inflammatory condition causing demyelination and glial scarring, which is responsible for many of the physical symptoms of this disease.

Effects of MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Pathology

When there is damage to these vital parts of the brain and nervous system, serious cellular injury may be …

There are many things to be taken into consideration when suffering from a debilitating health condition such as multiple sclerosis anxiety or MS anxiety. Due to the fact that this condition is recurring, sufferers often feel a sense of nervousness between symptoms. Multiple sclerosis anxiety can affect a person on an emotional level due to the consequences of the physical attacks. This autoimmune disease may trigger anxiety, depression and even disease-related distress that inhibit a person’s total body health on all levels.

Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis Anxiety

Researchers have documented that roughly ninety percent of all MS sufferers undergo symptoms of multiple sclerosis anxiety. Multiple Sclerosis anxiety symptoms range from muscle tension, trembling, to an upset stomach and nervous tics, among many others. This condition influences the activity of the brain and chemical messages along the central and peripheral nervous system, and may even trigger symptoms of …

Multiple Sclerosis is a degenerative disorder that affects the central nervous system. Women are two times more likely to suffer from this condition than men. The first symptoms of MS in women will vary depending on many factors, such as age, condition of the body and past illnesses. This is a debilitating autoimmune disease that has many symptoms that interfere with a person’s normal functions in life and may even cause severe pain and disability at times. The best way to find out if you or someone else has this condition is to see a doctor and review the signs of weakness within your body, so that the right therapy may be administered.

Types of Symptoms of MS in women

The signs of this condition appear in the twenties to thirties, and worsen with age. One of the first symptoms of MS in women is constant pain in …

A condition known as MS dementia will occur in approximately 10 percent of all multiple sclerosis patients, making it fairly rare.  While many people with multiple sclerosis will experience some types of cognitive problems, only some will have full blown multiple sclerosis dementia.  Dementia symptoms can include things like memory loss, forgetfulness, difficulty communicating with others, anxiety or depression, and other changes in mental mood.  A person with dementia may notice subtle changes at first, but they may not want to admit them.  Over time, they may stop noticing them as the dementia gets worse.  The dementia symptoms can vary depending on what part of the brain is affected.

Dementia in multiple sclerosis is different than dementia in other diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease.  Dementia in multiple sclerosis may be caused by the lesions that grow on the brain throughout the progression of the disease.  Over time, the damage to …

Vision problems are common in the chronic disease multiple sclerosis.  Double vision MS is just one of the vision symptoms that can be experienced throughout the course of the disease.  Affecting one or both of the eyes, double vision multiple sclerosis can keep someone from completely their daily activities.  It can be a frustrating problem for people with the autoimmune disease, and unfortunately it can sometimes be a waiting game in order for it to go away.

Many times, double vision will be caused by optic neuritis.  Optic neuritis is a condition that is associated with multiple sclerosis, and it is estimated that over half of the people with the disease will experience it at some point throughout the course of their disease.  This condition occurs when demyelination damages the optic nerve, which is responsible for transmitting light and images from the eye to the brain.

Double vision can also …

Knowing what some early signs of MS in women are will help you to be more prepared in case symptoms strike.  Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that requires constant care and treatment.  The earlier someone is able to get the proper treatment, the longer the disease can stay in remission and the longer the symptoms can stay under control.  However, in order to start treatment, a patient will need to be proactive and see a medical professional as soon as they think something is wrong.  They will need to know what the multiple sclerosis warning signs are and when they should see a medical professional.

Some of the earliest signs of multiple sclerosis include tingling and numbness, blurred or double vision, loss of balance, speech problems, and cognitive difficulties.  These are strong indicators of multiple sclerosis, but they can apply to many other diseases as well.  If you are …

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that can involve a fair amount of pain.  Over half of the people diagnosed with the disease will experience some type of pain, often in the form of a multiple sclerosis spasm.  This is a type of muscle spasm that can be very painful.  A MS spasm can come on very suddenly and it may last for a long time.  It is very similar to a cramp.  The spasm can be felt just about anywhere in the body.  Many patients say that they commonly get them in their legs.  Spasms can occur in a multiple sclerosis patient due to the nervous system damage in their body.  They can also get spasms in the muscles because certain muscles are not getting used because of the disease.

When someone is first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, they will probably be told about the likelihood of having pain.  …

Many people with multiple sclerosis will have visual problems.  These problems are often times the result of MS optic neuritis.  This is a problem often caused by demyelination.  Multiple sclerosis optic neuritis can cause a variety of different visual symptoms, including blurred vision, double vision, graying of the vision, and blindness.  Pain can sometimes occur with the condition.  It is estimated that more than 50 percent of people who are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis will have an episode of optic neuritis.  It can be one of the first conditions that lead doctors to a diagnosis.  Optic neuritis is caused by inflammation of the optic nerve.  The optic nerve is what transmits light and visual images to the brain.  This inflammation or damage to it is usually due to the process of demyelination.

Optic neuritis, also called retrobulbar neuritis, can happen to a person who does not have multiple sclerosis.  …

Originally, multiple sclerosis was thought to be a pain-free disease.  However, over half of the people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis will experience some type of pain, including MS leg pain.  Multiple sclerosis leg pain can be experienced differently for different patients.  It can come in the form of muscle stiffness, muscle cramping, or muscle spasms.  It can also affect both legs at once, or only one leg at a time.  Leg pain can happen when a person is still, or it can only occur when they are moving around.  There are many different variables, and it can crop up at any time without warning.  This makes it a frustrating problem for many people with multiple sclerosis.

While pain is certainly not the only symptom of multiple sclerosis, it can be one of the most difficult ones to deal with.  Seeing a medical professional for pain treatment is very important …

Multiple sclerosis is a frustrating chronic neurological disease.  MS and dizziness often go hand in hand.  It is a common symptom.  The reason that multiple sclerosis and dizziness are so common is because the brain is affected in multiple sclerosis.  Lesions will grow on both the brain and the spinal cord due to the process of demyelination in the disease.  These lesions can interfere with signals that are sent around the brain and the nervous system, causing dizziness and vertigo.  Both of these conditions can also cause headaches, vision problems, and nausea, which can be frustrating for the multiple sclerosis patient.

Dizziness can interfere with everyday life activities, like working and driving.  This makes it a serious problem that needs to be dealt with.  The first step for patients is to seek out medical attention for their symptoms.  A primary care physician can be a good start, since they will …

In the disease, demyelination multiple sclerosis is the process that causes nervous system damage.  It is the reason for most symptoms related to the neurological disease.  Demyelination MS is the process of the destruction of the myelin sheath that surrounds and protects the nerves.  There is currently no known way to repair myelin, so demyelination is a serious problem.  It can cause lesions on the brain and the spinal cord in multiple sclerosis patients, so it is important for people to seek out treatment as soon as possible if they are diagnosed with the disease or if they have symptoms that could be related to demyelination.

There is no cure for demyelination, so it will get progressively worse over time.  It is important for anyone diagnosed with multiple sclerosis to take steps to ensure they are getting the right treatment.  It is important to have a treatment team including a …

A multiple sclerosis twitch is a common symptom associated with the neurological disease.  Also known as fasciculations, a MS twitch is something that can happen in the muscle.  It is not always painful.  In fact, most of the time it is just a passing flutter.  Many people will experience a muscle twitch at some point in their life, but people with multiple sclerosis may experience them on a regular basis.  This can be related to the nervous system damage that is done through the process of demyelination in the disease.  A passing twitch can be a sign of a interrupted signal going through the body from the nervous system.  Luckily, muscle twitches tend to come and go, and they are not an indicator that the disease is progressing or getting worse.

Muscle twitching can also be the result of disuse of the muscles due to nervous system damage.  Sometimes, certain …

Many people with the chronic neurological disease MS will experience some type of multiple sclerosis tremors.  There are three main types of MS tremors.  The most common type of multiple sclerosis tremors are known as intention tremors.  These tremors occur when a person is trying to actively do something, like pick something up, write, stand up, or type.  As they try to do these things, their hands or feet may start to shake violently.  The more they concentrate on doing the task, the harder they may shake.  This can be the most disabling tremor for multiple sclerosis patients, and the most likely type to require treatment.  It can be a very frustrating problem.

Another type of multiple sclerosis tremor is known as postural tremors.  This is a type of tremor in which the patient will only have tremors and shaking while they are either standing up or sitting down.  …

Multiple sclerosis is a disease that has many different symptoms and related conditions.  One symptom that many people will have is a multiple sclerosis tremor.  For many people, a MS tremor can come and go throughout the progression of their disease.  Tremors can occur in any part of the body, and they are not usually painful.  They involve shaking or jerking movements that are involuntary.  Many people will notice them especially when they have shaky hands.  Some people may also have tremors that cause involuntary eye movements, which can be fairly noticeable either to the individual or to other people around them.

There are three types of multiple sclerosis tremors.  Postural tremors are when patients have shaking while they are sitting or standing.  This shaking will go away when the patient lies down.  There are also intention tremors, which occur when someone is trying reach or grab something with …

There are many different symptoms related to multiple sclerosis.  One of the more painful symptoms can be multiple sclerosis neuralgia.  This is a condition that typically causes facial pain.  In MS neuralgia, the trigeminal nerve is usually damaged by the process of demyelination.  This can cause periods of severe pain in the lower face, usually around the jaw and the mouth.  It is sometimes referred to as trigeminal neuralgia.  It can occur in other diseases as well, but it is most common in multiple sclerosis patients due to their nervous system problems.  Many patients say it is one of the most painful symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

Neuralgia can come on at any time, and it can have a wide variety of different triggers.  Triggers can include eating, brushing ones teeth, or even loud noises.  When an episode occurs, it can last anywhere from a few days to a …

Surgery can cause stress on a healthy body.  A person who has multiple sclerosis also experiences more stress, and the combination of multiple sclerosis and anesthesia can sometimes cause side effects.  Sometimes, surgery cannot be avoided though, and MS and anesthesia are combined.  Patients are usually monitored very carefully to ensure that surgery goes smoothly while the patient is under any type of anesthesia.  Vital stats will be monitored closely throughout the surgery to make sure the patient is always stabilized.  Before a multiple sclerosis patient undergoes surgery, a doctor will usually want to make sure they are otherwise healthy and not battling any other infections.

One of the biggest reasons that people with multiple sclerosis are worried about going under anesthesia is because they believe it could cause them to have a flare up or a relapse.  While there is no proof that this could happen after receiving anesthesia, …

It can be hard to different MS stroke symptoms from each other.  The multiple sclerosis stroke symptoms can appear similar in nature and they can present in the same ways.  Some of the symptoms that can happen include numbness and tingling in the body, dizziness, balance problems, speech problems, and cognitive issues.  Experiencing these symptoms can signal an emergency situation, so they should be addressed immediately.  Seek out a medical professional who can run tests and figure out the source of the problem.  Some people may need to consider going to the emergency room if it is after normal office hours at a doctor’s office or clinic.

While these two conditions share some of the same symptoms, they are very different.  A stroke can be very disabling in a short period of time if it goes untreated.  It requires immediate medical attention.  Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that can …

In a person with multiple sclerosis, lesions or plaques will grow on the spinal cord and the brain.  The MS spinal cord can have several of these lesions interfering with the function of the nervous system.  The lesions on a multiple sclerosis spinal cord can cause significant problems, especially in the lower body.  Some of these problems can include bladder or bowel incontinence, muscle cramping or spasms, and numbness or tingling, especially in the lower extremities.  If someone is experiencing any of these symptoms, they should seek out medical attention.  A doctor will likely recommend that a MRI test be done to look for lesions on the spinal cord.

There is currently no cure for lesions, although there are treatments that can help stop lesions from getting worse and growing bigger.  This can help to slow down the progression of multiple sclerosis and its symptoms.  Treatments can only be provided …

Many different symptoms will come and go throughout the chronic neurological disease multiple sclerosis.  Some symptoms include MS sensation problems.  Different multiple sclerosis sensation issues can include tingling, numbness, burning, or itching.  These can be painful and frustrating to deal with.  They can be present at any time during the disease, and they can be more difficult to deal with during flare ups or relapses.  People may experience all kinds of different sensations throughout the course of their disease.  Some people with multiple sclerosis may keep a symptom diary in order to keep track of the different sensations they experience and what triggers may have caused them.

Sensation problems are usually related to the nervous system damage that is done in multiple sclerosis.  This damage is done through the process of demyelination.  In demyelination, the myelin sheath that surrounds and protects nerves becomes damaged, exposing the nerves.  This can cause …

In the neurological disease multiple sclerosis, MS lesions on spine will grow.  This is one of the indicators that the disease is present in the body.  An MRI is the only way to detect MS lesions on spinal cord and in the brain, making it a very important test for anyone with the disease.  Medical professionals will use MRI tests throughout the disease’s progression in order to keep an eye on the lesions, seeing if more lesions have appeared and seeing if the existing lesions have grown.  This is important to monitor, as changes in lesions can cause changes in symptoms and conditions.

Lesions can interrupt signals from being sent around the body.  This can cause disruptions in the nervous system.  This is where a lot of the symptoms in multiple sclerosis come from.  Lesions, also known as plaques, can be found in the spinal cord and the brain.  Depending …

During the progression of the chronic neurological disease multiple sclerosis, people will experience periods of time when their symptoms get worse.  This is usually referred to as a MS flare up.  A multiple sclerosis flare up can come on without warning and it can occur at any time.  This can make it a very frustrating problem to deal with for the multiple sclerosis patient.  Without warning, a person who was in a state of remission could suddenly be experiencing painful symptoms and be in a state of disability.  This not only affects a person’s physical health, but it can also affect their mental health and wellbeing as well.

When a flare up happens, it can happen quite suddenly.  Any symptoms that are new and last more than 24 hours can signal a flare up or relapse.  It is important to have a plan in place in case of a …

Most people with multiple sclerosis will have significant nervous system damage, which can lead to MS bowel problems.  There are different types of multiple sclerosis bowel problems that can arise depending on which nerves are damaged.  Some of the more common bowel problems can include constipation, diarrhea, stomach cramping, or bowel incontinence.  These problems can be embarrassing for some people, but it is important to bring them to your doctor’s attention.  They can help patients find the right treatment for the specific type of bowel problem they are having, and there is no need to feel ashamed about having any of these symptoms.  All of them are commonly associated with multiple sclerosis and other nervous system disorders.

When there is damage done to nerves that send signals to the bowels, the signals may end up getting interrupted.  This can be a main cause of problems.  Depending on the amount …

There are many different types of multiple sclerosis visual problems that can occur at different stages throughout the disease.  Multiple sclerosis visual disturbances can actually be an early indicator of the disease, and they can be present before the actual diagnosis is made.  Vision problems are very common in the chronic neurological disease, and there are a lot of different types.  Blurred vision is one of the most commonly noted problems, and it can lead to headaches and nausea as well.  Another symptom many people have is involuntary eye movements.  This can be caused by damage to the optic nerve.

Temporary blindness is another frustrating vision problem.  This usually occurs only in one eye at a time.  The blindness can be full or it can be a graying or a blackening of the vision in the effected eye.  This condition can come and go throughout the course of the disease, …

Many people with multiple sclerosis will have a variety of different sleeping problems from time to time.  The multiple sclerosis sleeping problems they may experience will vary.  There are many different types of MS sleeping problems, such as insomnia, broken sleep patterns, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, and sleep disordered breathing, like sleep apnea.  There are many different reasons that people with the chronic neurological disease could experience these sleep problems.  For example, people may experience something like broken sleep patterns (waking up several times during the night) because they have incontinence issues due to nervous system damage.  They could also have this problem because of issues with pain related to their disease.  Restless leg syndrome could also cause people to wake up during the night and interrupt the sleep schedule.

Insomnia could also be related to pain.  Someone could have trouble falling asleep if they are in pain.  They could …

While no specific causes of multiple sclerosis seizures have been proven, there are many different speculations that researchers have for why they occur.  The biggest theory is that MS seizures are caused by the lesions that grow on the brain in the chronic neurological disease.  These lesions can disrupt signals that are transmitted through the brain, causing seizures.  The more lesions there are or the bigger the lesions are, the more seizures a person may have.  The seizures may also be more violent in nature.  An MRI can tell a medical professional if a patient has many lesions on their brain and how big they are, giving them an idea if they are going to be prone to seizures or not.

Another reason that seizures can occur in patients with multiple sclerosis is because their nervous system is damaged.  This damage is caused because of the process of demyelination.  This …

Having a multiple sclerosis seizure can be very scary.  During a seizure, a person temporarily loses control of their body, and it is no different during a MS seizure.  While these types of seizures tend to be short in duration, they can still be very dangerous and they require prompt medical attention.  A seizure should always be considered an emergency situation.  Even if the seizure is short and does not include a lot of involuntary movements or jerking, a person should still seek immediate medical attention.  Medical professionals may want to run some tests in order make sure no brain damage has occurred during the seizure.

Seizures can be directly related to multiple sclerosis in a number of ways.  One reason that seizures can occur is because of the lesions that grow on the brain throughout the disease.  The larger they get, the more likely they are to affect the …

The causes of MS seizures are not currently completely understood, but there are several possibilities that could explain why people with the chronic neurological disease could experience seizures.  Multiple sclerosis seizures could be caused by the lesions that grow on the brain during multiple sclerosis.  These lesions can interrupt signals that are being transmitted throughout the brain, causing intermittent seizures from time to time, similar to those caused by brain tumors.  Another possibility has to do with the nervous system.  During multiple sclerosis, the nervous system is damaged through a process called demyelination.  This process damages the myelin sheath surrounding the nerves, causing the nervous system to send signal erratically.  This can also be a potential cause of seizures.

Seizures do not affect everyone with multiple sclerosis.  In fact, only about two to five percent of people with the disease will experience them.  The seizures tend to be mild and …

Up until recently, it was thought that multiple sclerosis was a relatively pain free disease.  However, medical professionals now realize that more than half of all patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis will experience some type of MS pain symptoms.  There are a lot of different types of pain that can be experienced.  Pain can be more muscular in nature, it can be burning or tingling, or it can be an electric, shocking pain.  Some people will experience more than one type of pain throughout the progression of their disease.  Some medical professionals recommend that people with multiple sclerosis keep a pain diary in order to keep track of their specific pain symptoms.

Different pain symptoms can be the result of different things going on in the diseased body.  For example, a burning or tingling sensation can be caused by the damage done to the nervous system.  This damage is …

About half of all patients with multiple sclerosis will experience some type of pain during their battle with the disease.  MS neck pain is one symptom some people will have.  This type of pain is usually muscular in nature.  There are many different causes for multiple sclerosis neck pain, and the exact cause can vary from person to person, making it difficult to pin down.  Seeing a medical professional for the neck pain should be the first step to getting treatment for the problem.  They will be able to assess where the pain is coming from, the degree of the pain, and what kind of treatment is going to work best depending on what stage your multiple sclerosis is in.

Neck pain in multiple sclerosis can be directly related to demyelination going on in the body.  This is the process where the myelin sheath that protects the nerves is …

Most people with multiple sclerosis will experience some form of pain during the course of their disease.  One form of pain is through MS muscle spasms.  This is type of cramp that some people will have.  Multiple sclerosis muscle spasms can appear early on in the disease, sometimes even before a diagnosis is made.  Muscle spasms or cramps can happen at any time, causing them to be frustrating and dangerous to the patient.  When a muscle spasm occurs, one of two things can happen.  There can be an involuntary movement of the muscle, causing a twitch or a sudden tic.  There can also be a complete stiffness of the muscle, like a sudden paralysis or complete cramp.  Both types of muscle spasms can be painful.

Muscle spasms can be caused due to the process of demyelination that happens during the neurological disease.  Demyelination occurs when there is damage done …

Many people with multiple sclerosis will experience cognitive difficulties.  One of the most frustrating symptoms is MS and memory loss.  Memory loss can occur during any stage of the disease.  It is a common symptom.  Multiple sclerosis and memory loss can get progressively worse over time, so it is important to keep track of the symptoms and how they affect you day by day.  Some people find it beneficial to keep a daily cognitive diary while they are dealing with the chronic neurological disease.  They can then share this with their doctor while they are undergoing treatment.

Memory loss can be frustrating because it can come on suddenly or it can hit at an important time.  There is no way to tell what kind of information it will affect, whether it is someone’s name, an appointment time, or an address.  It can affect both short term and long term …

It has recently come to our attention that researchers in the medical field have discovered a link between shingles and MS.  Researchers in Taiwan released their findings, which showed the relationship between shingles and multiple sclerosis.   They found that people who had developed shingles were four times as likely to be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis within the following year.  This was compared to people who had never experienced shingles.  This link is important to study further, as it could give researchers more important information about how the multiple sclerosis patient’s body works both before and after diagnosis.  It could also give insight as to why these two diseases are linked.

Shingles is related to chickenpox, which many people get in childhood.  After someone has chickenpox, the disease lies dormant in their body within the nerve fibers.  In some people, it can become active again, causing the painful disease shingles.  …

Blindness is one of the earliest symptoms that can indicate a possible diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.  Multiple sclerosis blindness can happen without warning, and it can be dangerous.  Most incidents of MS blindness will only affect one eye and the effect will only be temporary.  The blindness may be complete, or it can be a graying or blackening of the vision in that eye.  For a person who hasn’t already been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, blindness can be one of the first symptoms they experience that lead to the initial diagnosis.  It is a noticeable symptom that requires medical attention and can lead to further testing and treatments.

Blindness is a symptom that can come and go sporadically throughout the progression of multiple sclerosis.  It can be caused by nerve damage due to the demyelination process.  Certain nerves can be damaged by demyelination, including nerves that send signals to and …

People who are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis may experience two types of multiple sclerosis atrophy – brain atrophy and muscle atrophy.  MS atrophy occurs due to demyelination in the brain and nerves and also because of disuse of certain muscles.  When a person is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, treatment will be started to avoid atrophy.  While multiple sclerosis currently has no cure, there are ways to help slow down the process of the disease, including the process of atrophy.  Both traditional treatments and alternative treatments are used.  This can include a combination of things like prescription medications, exercise, diet changes, and more.

Both brain and muscle atrophy can be seen on an MRI, so medical professionals may run tests to see how much atrophy has been done in the body.  Then they will start an appropriate treatment plan.  They may want to continue testing to see if the atrophy is …

Some people are led to their diagnosis of multiple sclerosis because of their vision problems.  MS vision problems tend to be unique and they can point medical professionals in the right direction when they are paired with other neurological symptoms.  When a person presents with multiple sclerosis vision problems, they will likely go through many different tests to see if they do have the chronic neurological disease.  This will ensure that they can get the right treatment program started immediately.  Diagnosing multiple sclerosis usually requires that MRI testing is done to look for lesions on the brain or spinal cord.  Doctors and neurologists will ask about specific symptoms, including vision problems.

Some of the vision problems associated with multiple sclerosis include blurred vision, temporary blindness, double vision, involuntary eye movement, and graying or blackening vision.  These problems can come on slowly, or they can get worse over time.  Sometimes, …

Many people who have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis can expect to have some type of MS vision problems throughout the course of their disease.  There are a few different types of multiple sclerosis vision problems.  They will vary from person to person and they can be worse depending on what stage of multiple sclerosis a person is in.  Some of the vision problems that can occur include blurred vision, blindness (typically in one eye), darkening or graying of the vision, double vision, or uncontrollable eye movements.  More than half of the people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis will experience one or more of these problems throughout the progression of the disease.

Some of these problems can be caused by the condition known as optic neuritis.  This is when the optic nerve becomes inflamed.  This is the nerve that transmits light and images to the brain.  It is frequently associated …

Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disease in which the nervous system is affected.  This can cause multiple sclerosis swallowing difficulties to occur.  If nerves that send signals to the throat are affected, then MS swallowing difficulties can arise.  They can also come about if the area in the brain related to involuntary actions like swallowing is affected or damaged.  This condition is not only frustrating, but it can also be dangerous.  For anyone who has multiple sclerosis and has experienced problems swallowing, it is very important to seek immediate medical attention and get help for the problem.

Up to 50 percent of people with multiple sclerosis will have trouble swallowing at some point throughout the course of their disease.  This makes it a fairly common symptom.  The problem can go unnoticed for a long time.  This problem can occur while someone is eating.  They may have trouble chewing their food …

While a MS rash can be a symptom of the chronic neurological disease, it is rare.  It is far more likely that the multiple sclerosis rash is actually caused by a medication that is being taken to treat the symptoms of the disease or to slow the progression of the demyelination process going on inside the body.  There are many different multiple sclerosis treatment medications that have rashes or itching as a possible side effect.  If a person begins to experience these after they start a new medication, it is very important to discuss it with a medical professional as soon as possible.

A rash may go away on its own once a body gets used to the new medication that has entered the body.  However, it is important to monitor the rash to make sure it does not get any worse or lead to other symptoms.  If the rash …

Many people who suffer from the chronic neurological disease multiple sclerosis will suffer from MS nausea.  There are many different causes for multiple sclerosis nausea.  Many times, nausea or vomiting can be a side effect of medications that treat multiple sclerosis.  It is important to find a medication that has side effects that are tolerable.  Another reason nausea could happen during multiple sclerosis is because of the vision problems that can occur.  Blurred vision can caused headaches and nausea, and it can be a difficult cause to pinpoint!  Vertigo is another reason that a person with multiple sclerosis could be experiencing nausea.  Finally, muscle stiffness, especially in the neck and back, can cause a person with multiple sclerosis to experience nausea.

Discovering the underlying cause of nausea in multiple sclerosis can be difficult.  However, consulting with a medical professional can lead to promising results.  The first thing they …

There are many different symptoms that are associated with the chronic neurological disease multiple sclerosis.  One of these is MS itching.  This is a rarer symptom that at first wasn’t linked to multiple sclerosis.  However, it is now recognized that some people will have multiple sclerosis itching at some point throughout the course of their disease.  This type of itching does not always include a rash or even any redness.  An itching attack can last for a few minutes or even a few hours.  There doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason to the itching attack.  Much of the attack is unknown to medical professionals at this time.

In a multiple sclerosis itching attack, the area that is affected can be localized or it can be the entire body.  Some specific areas that can be affected are the hands, limbs, the chest, and the back.  The itching attacks …

Incontinence can occur when someone cannot hold either their bladder or their bowels.  MS incontinence can occur when someone suffers from the chronic neurological disease.  When someone has multiple sclerosis incontinence, it is usually because of the damage that has been done to their nervous system through the process of demyelination.  Damage to certain nerves can disrupt the signals sent to the bladder or the bowels, constricting or relaxing the muscles in these areas at the wrong times.  These problems can occur at any time during the disease, but they may be more prominent during flare ups or relapse.  This can be a frustrating problem that makes it difficult to continue with daily activities and a normal lifestyle.

There are many different ways that people can get help with incontinence problems.  Because it can be an embarrassing problem, many people avoid getting help because they do not want to talk …

A MS foot drop is a condition that occurs in the chronic neurological disease multiple sclerosis.  When a multiple sclerosis foot drop occurs, the person can’t lift the toe of the affected foot.  This can cause serious problems when trying to walk.  If the toe cannot be lifted while walking, it may drag along the ground.  This condition may be called “slapping gait”, since the toe drags along the ground and then gets slapped against it when the foot is lifted back up again.  This can be a painful problem, and it can result in permanent walking issues if the condition persists.

Foot drop is not its own condition.  It is an underlying symptom caused by multiple sclerosis or another nervous system disease.  When the nerves are damaged, the signals sent to the toes can be interrupted.  This can cause the condition to occur.  Muscle weakness can also cause the …

One of the major symptoms of multiple sclerosis is widespread pain.  Over half of the people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis will experience pain at some point during the progression of the disease.  This can come in the form of MS cramps.  One of the worst things about multiple sclerosis cramps or spasms is that they can come and go, making attacks difficult to predict.  Cramps can cause a muscle to jerk sporadically, causing a person to lose their balance or knock something over.  An entire limb can be affected.  It can be both painful and frustrating to a person who is living with multiple sclerosis.

The muscle cramps can be caused due to problems from damage done within the nervous system.  Damage to nerves can disrupt signals being sent around the body, causing them to get confused and have twitches and spasms.  Cramps and spasms can either cause a …

Unfortunately, MS constipation is not an uncommon problem throughout the course of the progressive disease.  In fact, multiple sclerosis constipation is a common symptom for many people who are diagnosed with the disease.  This is because multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the nervous system.   When the nerves that send signals to the bowels are affected, it can cause a variety of problems.  Constipation is one of these problems.  The nerves could no longer be signaling the body to have a bowel movement regularly.  They could also be keeping the pelvic muscles from being able to relax.  These nerve problems could be causing constipation in the body.

Certain medications that treat multiple sclerosis can also cause constipation.  It is a side effect of many different treatments, both traditional ones and alternative ones.  Another reason someone with multiple sclerosis could have constipation is because they are not getting enough exercise …

Like many other medications for other diseases and disorders, there are side effects of MS treatments.  Unfortunately, side effects from these medications can be more complicated, since these medications often need to be delivered either through an intravenous drip or through home injection.  This is why people need to be aware of the side effects that can occur while using these medications so that they can alert their doctor or other medical professional if they begin to experience any problems.  Side effects of MS medication can range from being mild to serious, so they should always be monitored and discussed with a professional to ensure they can be treated and do not worsen.

Some side effects of MS medication can include flu-like symptoms, such as fever, chills, unusual sweating, muscle aches and pains, and extreme fatigue.  These tend to be common with injections or intravenous treatments.  These symptoms are typically …

Multiple sclerosis pain symptoms are among the most instantly-recognized and well-documented symptoms of this disease. Multiple sclerosis is a major disease that can in some cases be crippling or even fatal, depending on the case’s severity and the individual patient.

Multiple sclerosis pain management is one of the primary duties of caregivers and frequently-consulted physicians who specialize in MS patients. In order to conduct multiple sclerosis pain treatment, as well as be proactive about multiple sclerosis symptoms in general, a better understanding of this disease is in order. By this, it is not meant that physicians and caretakers don’t understand this disease perfectly. No, rather it means that the general public has an insufficient understanding of MS and why its behavior is as such.

Many myths and assumptions about MS are taken to be true by average people who have even heard of the disease. Surprisingly, considering how prevalent the …

MS vision problems are one of the more intimidating and harder to treat symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is an increasingly common illness, and in some cases it can be fatal. Even in the mildest case, though, MS is a disease that makes life pretty miserable. There is no drug to cure MS. However, recent breakthroughs soon to be published will change how fatal and how permanent MS is for anyone who contracts it.

In order to deal with or reduce the risks of multiple sclerosis vision problems, however, one needs to understand this disease. Like many common dangerous diseases in today’s society, though, MS is misunderstood. There are many mistruths about MS that are taken to be facts by average people. As a result, MS is more fatal and damaging than it needs to be.

First of all, this disease can affect anyone. It’s a common misconception that …

Monitoring your well-being is the key to getting diagnosed for MS as soon as possible. Signs Multiple Sclerosis patients remember noticing first of all vary between each person. Some might have had symptoms considered being extremely rare or never before heard of in an MS patient. The initial symptoms are caused by the demyelination of nerves in the spinal cord and brain, which prevents nerve cells from receiving the signals needed to make the body function normally. The unfortunate part of MS is that it is caused when the immune system begins attacking otherwise healthy nerves.

White blood cells inside the body are used to fend off bacteria, viruses, and other illnesses, but in MS, these cells turn against the nerve cells and treat them like intruders. When the brain and spinal cord aren’t able to receive electrical signals effectively, the body tends to display an assortment of signs and …

The first symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis can appear and disappear for many years before a diagnosis is finally made. Some of the first symptoms of MS to watch for are caused by the demyelination process occurring within the body. The symptoms provoked by the stripping of the myelin sheath are known as ‘primary symptoms’. Two additional categories of symptoms appear after these initial ones and they are known as ‘secondary’ and ‘tertiary symptoms’.

A list of primary symptoms includes problems with bladder or bowel control, paralysis, loss of balance, tingling, numbness, impaired vision, weakness, and tremors. MS medications are plentiful, when it comes to finding something to reduce any of these symptoms. As MS progresses, the primary symptoms can cause secondary symptoms. For example, paralysis is a primary symptom which can lead to bedsores – a secondary symptom. By the time the patient’s MS has progressed to the point of …

The sooner Multiple Sclerosis is diagnosed, the less pain patients have to go through. Early signs and symptoms of MS can manifest quickly or over a period of many years, but knowing what they are is the best way to know when it’s time to see a doctor. Getting diagnosed right away provides people with the necessary medications to manage symptoms, prevent the disease from progressing, and reduce the number of relapses.

A short list of typical early symptoms of MS contains sensations such as tingling and numbness of an extremity or the face, a loss of balance, seeing double or having blurred vision, or feeling weakness in the arms, legs, hands, or feet. Additional, yet less common, symptoms include; cognitive difficulties, slurred speech, lack of coordination, or a sudden occurrence of paralysis of a limb or limbs.

It is possible for any of these signs and symptoms of MS …

Staying MS fit easier when a healthy diet is maintained, preferably, one low in fat and high in fiber. Try not to fall for any of those fad diets either. Making the calories count is also important. This means, stay away from extra calories that are turned directly into fat; donuts, cake, candy, cookies, and sweets in general. The body can only utilize so much at one time and all extra calories are stored for later use. It isn’t good to starve yourself though because then the body goes into ‘famine mode’ and tries to store fat to prevent itself from starving. You need to eat meals at regular intervals during the day so the body knows it will always have food available.

Good food tends to make people feel better, which is always excellent for MS patients. If you feel good and your body is taking in a healthy …

MS fatigue treatment is one of the largest symptom treatment needs for MS patients worldwide. Multiple sclerosis is a very insidious disease, affecting millions. This disease causes all kinds of symptoms all across the body, and makes life miserable and unpleasant for those who must live with it.

There is no drug that can cure MS, though promising research awaiting publication will change how permanent an MS case will be for anyone in the future. Until then, however, one can only treat the symptoms of the disease as they occur, and be proactive against them.

In order to do this though, one must understand what this disease is and how it causes the symptoms. The problem with that fact is that few non-medical personnel in this world understand MS at all. It is one of the diseases that gets more myth around it than truth. Perhaps it’s time for the …

The early signs of MS can manifest many years before someone is actually diagnosed with having Multiple Sclerosis. These symptoms can come and go over time as well, making it difficult to know whether or not they are connected to an infection or temporary illness instead of MS. Some signs do stand out more than others as symptoms of MS, especially if they are all experienced at the same time.

Signs of MS early on in men include many similar to those felt by women; tingling, numbness, blurred vision, weakness in limbs, or loss of balance. Less common symptoms might be cognitive difficulties, sudden paralysis of limbs, lack of coordination, or slurred speech. Men tend to believe a decrease in vision is due to getting older, but a sudden onset can easily be linked to MS. Most active men ignore numbness and tingling sensations when they come and go because …

Multiple sclerosis lesions are in fact a symptom of MS that do happen. Lesions can occur in the skin, muscle, organs and other places and can be very painful or even lethal of unattended. However, multiple sclerosis has a wide array of agonizing and life-endangering symptoms that are equally dangerous if not combatted.

The problem with multiple sclerosis is there is no drug to cure this disease. There does exist research awaiting publication which will possibly change how curable this disease is, but for the moment all one can do is to fight it and its symptoms with gusto.

The challenge arises in how many myths about MS there are, which are often regarded as fact. This causes MS to be far more fatal and damaging than it should be. Many people haven’t even heard of MS, despite it being an increasingly common illness around the world. Still more don’t …