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Written by maryannerarick1
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02 November 2008 |
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As you know, adjusting to multiple sclerosis is a challenge. Making adjustments to your lifestyle may feel like more change—and more work. But the strategies in this section are designed to help make you healthier and may help minimize exacerbations and symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
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Written by maryannerarick1
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28 August 2008 |
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There is a higher incidence of MS found in the Northern temperate zones of North America and Europe. This seems to indicate that there could be some triggering factor in the environment, such as toxins, vitamins-deficiencies, etc. that could be causing MS to manifest in those whose immune systems are genetically predisposed to MS.
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Written by maryannerarick1
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13 August 2008 |
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Also called a spinal tap, this test requires that a small amount of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is taken from your spinal column with a needle inserted between your vertebrae. The doctor is looking for the presence of oligocional bands (an increase number of certain antibodies), which is an indicator of increased immune activity in the spinal fluid. This test is positive in up to 90% of people with MS, but is not specific to MS - -meaning a positive result could indicate another disease or disorder. Depending on the results from the MRI, neurologic exam and symptom history, it is possible that you may not have to get a lumbar puncture to receive a definitive diagnosis of MS ( I didn't). However, lumbar puncture results can be useful for ruling out other things if there is still a question about diagnosis.
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Written by maryannerarick1
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05 August 2008 |
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Interferons & Copaxone
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Written by maryannerarick1
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22 July 2008 |
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What is Multiple Scierosis?
Multiple Scierosis (MS) is an illness diagnosed in over 350,000 person in the United States today. There is still much to be learned about multiple scierosis. MS typically has more than one (multiple) area of inflammation and scarring of the myelin in the brain and spinal cord. Myelin is the tissue that covers and protects our nerve fibers.
When this occurs, nerve communication is disrupted. An individual with MS experience various degrees of neurological impairment depending on the location and extent of the scarring. Although there is no known cure for MS at this time, there is much that can be done to improving quality of life.
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