MS inflammation is the central cause of many of the symptoms of the disease. Multiple Sclerosis inflammation is responsible for the damage done to the central nervous system and nerves throughout the body. This inflammation destroys or damages the myelin layer on the nerves, causing demyelination; myelin is responsible for protecting the nerves and also for helping messages from the brain get to the rest of the body. Once this myelin has been damaged, this creates scarring or sclerosis, which subsequently leads to many of the symptoms that are widely associated with Multiple Sclerosis, such as spasticity, neuropathic pain, mobility problems and difficulties with speech and vision. The Multiple Sclerosis inflammation that causes the initial damage to the myelin often subsides, but once the scarring has occurred, this cannot be repaired; as yet. Doctors have not discovered any way to artificially repair this scarring which is why Multiple Sclerosis is considered an incurable disease.
Treating MS inflammation
There is no way to prevent Multiple Sclerosis inflammation and no way to fix the damage that is caused. However, there are therapies that can reduce the severity of MS inflammation, as well as many different medications that can treat the symptoms caused by the damage to the central nervous system. Immunomodulatory therapy is a treatment that deals with autoimmune diseases like Multiple Sclerosis and can, in some cases, reduce the effect of Multiple Sclerosis inflammation so as to reduce the symptoms experienced by the patient. MS patients can be treated with an immunosuppressant medication, though different people will respond differently to medication of this kind, and some people may experience severe MS inflammation throughout the course of their disease, no matter what drugs they are prescribed.
Other ways to control Multiple Sclerosis inflammation
There is some evidence to suggest that your diet can have an impact on the severity of Multiple Sclerosis inflammation, with certain foods thought to increase the problems caused by the condition, and others allegedly able to alleviate the symptoms. Nuts, seeds and certain spices, particularly parsley and mint, are all reported to decrease the effects of MS inflammation, while processed foods, fats and sugars appear to make the symptoms worse. Of course, you should not rely on these alternative and natural remedies alone and you should always take your doctor’s advice before making any major changes to your way of life.
