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I have been told that I am in stage 2 of MS...I am not sure about this MS because I do not know much about this. I do know that my legs are not doing as before and so is my arms. I would like to know more about this. I am not on this pc much , a friend had said to contact this web.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is neurological disorder. Its causes are not yet fully understood and researchers continue to search for answers. Although the disease may not be cured or prevented at this time, treatments are available to reduce severity and delay progression MS is not contagious. MS is a disease of the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord. This disorder damages the protective insulation (known as “myelin”) surrounding the nerves (known as “axons”), and may also damage the nerves as well within the CNS. As a result, messages from the brain and spinal cord may short circuit, causing reduced or lost bodily function. The effects of MS differ with each individual. Some people experience symptoms for a short period of time and afterward may remain symptom-free for years, while others may experience a more steady progression of the disease. Commonly seen symptoms include fatigue, visual disorders, numbness, dizziness/vertigo, bladder and bowel dysfunction, weakness, tremor, impaired mobility, sexual dysfunction, slurred speech, and spasticity (leg stiffness) etc. Although there is no known cure for multiple sclerosis, several therapies have proven helpful. Most patients with clinically evident MS ultimately experience progressive neurologic disability. Advice 1. Consult a neurologist for effective treatment Thanks
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What Causes Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is neurological disorder. Its causes are not yet fully understood and researchers continue to search for answers. Although the disease may not be cured or prevented at this time, treatments are available to reduce severity and delay progression MS is not contagious. MS is a disease of the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS consists of the brain and spinal cord. This disorder damages the protective insulation (known as “myelin”) surrounding the nerves (known as “axons”), and may also damage the nerves as well within the CNS. As a result, messages from the brain and spinal cord may short circuit, causing reduced or lost bodily function. The effects of MS differ with each individual. Some people experience symptoms for a short period of time and afterward may remain symptom-free for years, while others may experience a more steady progression of the disease. Commonly seen symptoms include fatigue, visual disorders, numbness, dizziness/vertigo, bladder and bowel dysfunction, weakness, tremor, impaired mobility, sexual dysfunction, slurred speech, and spasticity (leg stiffness) etc. Although there is no known cure for multiple sclerosis, several therapies have proven helpful. Most patients with clinically evident MS ultimately experience progressive neurologic disability. Advice 1. Consult a neurologist for effective treatment Thanks