Do you know about MS?please send me about it.?
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I heard some of the symptoms of M.S. can be caused by a food additive and if you quit eating the food the symptoms go away. The book you should get is by Kevin Trudeau that I think you could get from Amazon. I forget the name of the book but it's like Natural Cures They Don't Want You to Know or something like that.
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As a person with MS some of my problems are balance, eye disturbances, nerve problems,memory and concentration problems,fatigue big time. Heat usually makes things worse and brings on symptoms..so no more jacuzzi hottubs for me. Making sure I have cold water and some other cooling device during the summer. These are just some of the problems that a person with MS faces.
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MS is unpredictable. It varies from person to person and can result in a wide variety of symptoms, none of which are unique to MS. You may experience only a few symptoms and it is unlikely that you will develop them all. Unfortunately, it is impossible to predict what will happen during the course of anyone's MS. \n\n\n\nSymptoms range from mild to severe, from brief to persistent. Some symptoms, such as walking difficulties, are obvious to other people; others, like pain or fatigue, are not. These are often referred to as hidden, invisible or silent symptoms, and can be more difficult for people unfamiliar with MS to understand.\n\nThe more common symptoms of MS include:\n\nFatigue: an overwhelming sense of tiredness making physical or mental activity hard and, for some, impossible. \nProblems with walking, balance and coordination. \nVisual problems, including blurred or double vision, temporary loss of sight in one eye, or both. \nNumbness or tingling in the hands or feet. \nDizziness. \nPain: sometimes mild, sometimes severe. \nLoss of muscle strength and movement. \nStiffness and spasms: a tightening or involuntary movement in particular muscle groups - especially in the legs. \nAnxiety, depression or mood swings. \nCognitive problems, such as difficulty with memory and concentration. \nSpeech problems, including slurring. \nContinence issues: a lack of control over bladder or bowel functions; an increased risk of urinary infection. \nSexual problems, such as lack of libido or erectile difficulties. (Though it should be noted that MS does not affect fertility.) \n\n\nIf you think you have any of these symptoms you should consult a healthcare professional. It is important not to overlook any problems, as most symptoms can be managed well.\n\nWhilst there is no cure for MS, research continues to try and find one. Even without a cure, there are many effective treatments that can help you manage the condition. You can discuss all the treatment options and any concerns with your neurologist, MS nurse or GP. \n\nIn recent decades, there has been a shift in how we think about MS. Whilst there are still many gaps in our knowledge, we now have a much better understanding of how MS affects the central nervous system and how symptoms develop. These advances have led to new approaches in treatment.\n\nThe National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) Guideline may be useful to people affected by MS as it sets out good practice for treatment and management of MS. The Guideline's recomendations are based on a review of the scientific and medical evidence available. \n\n\n\nDisease modifying drugs \nThe last few years have seen the development of drugs that can affect or modify the course of your MS. Known as disease modifying drugs, they are thought to regulate the immune response by suppressing production of certain molecules involved in myelin damage and inflammation. Although not a cure, these drugs can reduce the number of relapses people experience by about 30 percent.  Steroids for relapses \nWhen you experience a relapse, your doctor may recommend a course of steroids to help speed up recovery. However, doctors only tend to recommend steroids if your relapses are disabling, painful or distressing. Although they do not alter the course of the disease, steroids can reduce the inflammation that occurs in the central nervous system during a relapse and can shorten recovery time. They are administered intravenously (through a drip into the bloodstream) or orally, as soon as possible after the onset of the relapse. The treatment period usually lasts between three and five days and can require hospitalisation. Most neurologists try to limit the number of steroid treatments prescribed to you in any one year.   Multi-disciplinary Care \nAs well as your GP and neurologist, many other specialists may be involved in your treatment. These specialists are important as part of a multi-disciplinary team, because they can help care f
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The MRI had 7 lesions in the white matter of the brain.  The lumbar puncture was negative. I had a variety of other tests that I can't remember the names of. Neurologist left diagnosis as demylination unspecified, he hinted at MS but didn't want to say  certain. It took two years of tests and ruling out other causes and a new Neurologist when I moved before I had the "Diagnosis".
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You should contact the MS group that can help you.\nhttp://www.nmss.org/\nhttp://www.mssociety.org.uk/\nhttp://www.ms.foundation.org/\nhttp://www.msfacts.org/
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We have a child at out school with MS, he doesn't have a special diet, is wheelchair bound, they do basic range of motion, and streching. But the best thing for you to do is contact your clients doctor, cover your butt, you wouldnt want to do anything that could potentially hurt this woman.
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I live in USA and there is help here I am sure. I have sister that has MS and MD and another that has MS. I know that they just see neurologist. But don't believe either go to any support groups though. I wish I could help you with your question. But I can't sorry.
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ok e-mail me for info
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Hey my mom has had ms since before i was born i think and Im 16 now...it hasnt really affected my life. sure it restricts our activities together but I love her more than ever..A few of my friends family members have it too and they feel the same way..sure i get really frustrated when we're like..out and she gets tierd all of a sudden and we have to leave or if she has a mood swing because of pain but i cant blame her. id be angry too
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Symptoms of MS are unpredictable and vary from person to person and from time to time in the same person. For example, one person may experience abnormal fatigue, while another might have severe vision problems. A person with MS could have loss of balance and muscle coordination making walking difficult; another person with MS could have slurred speech, tremors, stiffness, and bladder problems. While some symptoms will come and go over the course of the disease, others may be more lasting.\n\nAs a result of the inflammatory, demyelinating process in the central nervous system, people with MS can experience a wide variety of symptoms. The most common symptoms of MS include:\n\nFatigue (also called MS lassitude to differentiate it from tiredness resulting from other causes)\n\nProblems with walking\n\nBowel and or bladder disturbances\n\nVisual problems\n\nChanges in cognitive function, including problems with memory, attention, and problem-solving\n\nAbnormal sensations such as numbness or "pins and needles"\n\nChanges in sexual function\n\nPain\n\nDepression and/or mood swings\n\nLess common symptoms include:\n\nTremor\n\nIncoordination\n\nSpeech and swallowing problems\n\nImpaired hearing\n\nAll of these are considered primary symptoms of MS because they are a direct result of demyelination, the destruction of myelin—the fatty sheath that surrounds and insulates nerve fibers in the central nervous system—and of damage to the nerve fibers themselves. Demyelination and neuronal damage impair transmission of nerve impulses to muscles and other organs, resulting in impaired function. Many of these symptoms can be managed effectively with medication, rehabilitation, and other management strategies. \n\nIn addition to the primary symptoms caused by demyelination, there are other types of problems or complications that can occur as indirect results of the primary symptoms or the experience of having a chronic illness:\n\nSecondary symptoms of MS are complications that can arise as a result of the primary symptoms. For example, bladder dysfunction can cause repeated urinary tract infections. Inactivity can result in loss of muscle tone and disuse weakness (not related to demyelination), poor postural alignment and trunk control, decreased bone density (and resulting increased risk of fracture), and shallow, inefficient breathing. Immobility can lead to pressure sores. While secondary symptoms can be treated, the optimal goal is to avoid them by treating the primary symptoms.\n\n\nTertiary symptoms of MS are the social, vocational and emotional complications associated with the primary and secondary symptoms. The diagnosis of a chronic illness can be damaging to self-esteem and self-image. A person who becomes unable to walk or drive may lose his or her livelihood. The strain of dealing with a chronic neurologic illness may disrupt personal relationships. People with MS frequently experience emotional changes as well, but it is important to note that mood swings and depression can occur as primary, secondary, or tertiary symptoms of the disease. Professional assistance from psychologists, social workers, physical and occupational therapists, and public health agencies is indicated for managing many of these psychosocial and vocational issues.\n\nIt is important to remember that not every person with MS experiences all of these symptoms. Some people may experience only one or two of them over the course of the disease, while others experience quite a few. Symptoms can come and go quite unpredictably, and no two people experience them in exactly the same way. Most of the symptoms of MS can be effectively managed, and complications avoided, with regular care by a neurologist and allied health professionals.\nMS is thought to be an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS consists of the brain, spinal cord, and the optic nerves. Surrounding and protecting the nerve fibers of the CNS is a fatt
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Seems like they don't know much about MS.  The cause of progression in MS is unknown.  A relapse can occur if you become over-heated, overly stressed, overly fatigued...or it can just happen.  No lifestyles that I'm aware of make a difference in the progression.  No foods, either.  Supplements that boost your immune system should be avoided, because MS is a disease caused by an "over active" immune stem in the first place.  Anything that stimulates your immune system could lead to a new attack or an exacerbation.  \n\n     The National Multiple Sclerosis Society recommends that people diagnosed with MS begin treating with the "ABC" drugs (Avonex, Betaseron, or Copaxone) as soon as possible.  While they do not "cure" MS, they do slow down the progression of the disease and prolong the progression of disability.  I provided a link to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society below, as well as the makers of Copaxone's website.\n\n*Diagnosed May 2005
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Well, you really need a doctor to help you. If you do not like the advice your current doctor is giving, then you should find another who may be able to help with your concerns. But if you have a doctor who thinks s/he knows what is wrong with you, they have prescribed medication to fix it, and you aren't taking it, then you need to address that. Because either the doctor is right and you need to find medication to help (either what has already been prescribed or an alternative), or the doctor is wrong and you need another. Just ignoring the doctor's advice and trying to self-diagnose is a good way to get yourself in trouble.\n\nAs for MS, it could be, but it is really hard to say. There is not really a definitive test for MS; it isn't like they can just give you a blood test and say, "Yup. MS." Unless things have changed since I last had to worry about it, a doctor that suspects MS can find indicators or warning signs, and if they are sufficiently concerned that it might be MS, they'll likely do an MRI to look for nerve damage. An MRI can pretty much confirm such a diagnosis, but can't really rule it out. Pain, numbness, tingling, tremors all could be signs of MS, or lots of other things.
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The symptoms you are describing sound like more than MS.  Along with his neurologic care, he may need some psychiatric care or some counseling.  Paranoia and auditory hallucinations are signs of mental illness.  Further neurological evaluation is also warranted.  \n\nIt also sounds like support groups and some counseling for your family will help you all with the coping and help you make your brother feel more comfortable.\n\nIn any chronic disease or hardship, it is easy to feel that you are alone, without help and that no one can understand your plight.  Counseling, talking it out can help all involved.  Best wishes.
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I don't know about pharmaceuticals, but my wife has MS and found a product called kallawalla at organichope.com. It's supposed to regulate the bodies immune system to keep it from attacking itself,she hasn't been on it too long but she's felt somewhat better.
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try msactivesource.com  or NORD.com\n\n\ngood luck
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Treatments\n\nAlthough there is still no cure for MS, there are various strategies available to modify the disease course, treat exacerbations, manage symptoms, and improve function and safety. In combination, these treatments enhance the quality of life for people living with MS. \n\nBecause MS is so variable from one person to another, and for any one person over time, each individual's treatment needs are best identified in an ongoing collaboration with a knowledgeable physician and other members of the treatment team.\n\n\n\nModifying the Disease Course\nThe following agents can reduce future disease activity for many individuals with relapsing forms of MS, including those with secondary progressive disease who continue to have relapses.
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I have MS.  Diagnosed May 4, 2005.  Just got back from the VA Hospital's MS Clinic in Jackson, Mississippi.  I use Copaxone, Baclofen, Amantadine, and Depakote (well, except for the Copaxone, I just started the pills yesterday).  If you want to talk, e-mail me at   brian@locklin.org.