Multiple Sclerosis -- Signs, Symptoms and Treatments

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Multiple sclerosis, or MS for short, is a disorder that can occur in both men and women of varying age. While this disorder can be diagnosed at any age, it is most commonly seen for the first time in individuals between the ages of 18 and 40. There are a variety of multiple sclerosis signs, symptoms and treatments that anyone who is dealing with a diagnosis or thinks they might be should know about. MS can be notoriously difficult to diagnose and sufferers can exhibit a variety of symptoms that may range from mild to severe.

Symptoms include unexplained numbness and tingling, bodily spasms, bladder and bowel problems, sexual dysfunction, excessive fatigue, problems with motor skills, seizures, headaches, vision and hearing problems, depression, aches and pains, and bodily tremor. Some people with MS may only exhibit a few symptoms, others may have lots of them. Symptoms may occur intermittently and become worse under certain conditions. Fever, infection, or even hot weather can cause an excaberation of MS symptoms.

If MS has been diagnosed and the patient is experiencing an excaberation of symptoms, treatment with corticosteroids may be administered to provide relief. Patients can have periods of excaberation lasting for weeks or months, followed by a remission to the baseline where they were prior to the flare up. In addition to corticosteroid treatment, there are other remedies that may be used in the battle against MS symptoms.

Unfortunately, there is no cure for MS right now, but there are ways to lessen symptoms. There are a variety of prescription drugs known as disease-modifying drugs that may be used. They include Avonex, Betaseron, Copaxone, Rebif, Novantrone and Tysabri. Your doctor can tell you more about which medications may be best for you if you have MS. Because there are different variations of MS, there are different medicines and treatments as well. In addition to treatment via prescription medications, patients may also attend various types of physical, occupational and/or speech therapy. Lifestyle changes such as participating in mild exercise, reducing alcohol intake, eating healthy foods and avoiding stress may also be recommended.

Because multiple sclerosis signs, symptoms and treatments can differ widely from patient to patient, it is very important to communicate and work with your doctor and/or therapist. What may work for one patient may not work for another. The good news is that there are many promising therapies to reduce symptoms available these days. And even more promising is the research being conducted regarding MS and the search for a cure. Organizations such as the National MS Society help fund research and offer many helpful resources to patients and their families.

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