What are the symptoms of MS?
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Well, it could be MS, but I think she should also be tested for Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome and APS can mimic MS symptoms.\n\nI will give you some links so you can compare the two.  Email me if you have more questions.
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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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You don't see any results. \nTaking Avonex is like wearing your seat belt in your car. \nIf you drive a car and don't wear a seat belt, you might be in an accident and get hurt - or you might not be in an accident.\nIf you have MS and don't take treatment, you might have more frequent or more severe exacerbations - or you might not.\nThis might be the hardest part of MS - you just don't know.\n\nI was diagnosed in 1995 but didn't start treatment until 2000. The fact that your DR. has put you on Meds so soon after your diagnosis might be an indication that the Dr sees something you can't.\nDon't give up on Avonex just because you feel lousy. The side effects do get less severe over time, I promise. \n\nThe drug is offered in pre-mixed or you mix it. I started with the kind I mixed and then switched to pre-mixed thinking it would be better. Wrong! My husband hated the pre-filled syringes because it felt like he had to push the plunger really hard. And my side effects started all over again when I switched, and then AGAIN when I switched back. Right now, if I sleep through the night and don't wake up during the fever, I'm really OK after a shower and a cup of coffee the next morning.\n\nDon't forget to pre-medicate. Some say Tylenol, some say Advil. Try both and see what works for you.\nKeep a big jug of ice water (with a lid!!) by your bed for when you wake up thinking you could drink a gallon. I found it best to have water waiting for me handy because I'd wake up dying of thirst and not really be able to figure out how to go about taking care of it...\n\nI would say to you "Don't let MS become who you are" or "You might have MS, but it doesn't have you" but, I won't say those things because I would have wanted to slap the person who said them to me.  But, don't let this become an all-encompassing thing that rules all your decisions. You are still the same person you were 5 months ago (before you knew) and you can still do the same type things you did then - you just might want to be a little more careful if balance issues are a problem, and be wary of extreme heat.\n\nFor good literature, reaources, and connections, contact your local chapter of The National Multiple Sclerosis Society. They can hook you up.
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"Multiple Sclerosis" can be treated and cured if we pay attention to what the patient says what makes him  feel better what worse including everything Movement Food Drink Medication Season Time.\nHomeopathy treats and cures where the other medicine don't even work just because it Treats the Patient and how he or she feels and what are his eating habits plus more .\nSo anyone asking for a MS prescription for Homeopathic Treatment has to explain their own symptoms in their own words.What and how the patient feels only by paying attention to those symptoms and finding the right similar for what they feel can bring about CURE not just temporary treatment and relief .\nTake Care and God Bless you !
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I have multiple sclerosis. People with multiple sclerosis have near normal life expectancies. The disease is very rarely fatal. Nobody has ever withered away from this disease or died at the time of onset.  You can read anything you want about MS by just typing National Multiple Sclerosis Society into your web browser. This site is the most informative site that I have ever found. Multiple Sclerosis can be a very difficult disease to diagnose. It took ten years for me to be diagnosed. The symptoms are similar to many other diseases and the symptoms can vary immensely from individual to individual. Hence it is not easily identifiable.
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Read about MS and it's exacerbation's here:\n\nhttp://www.nationalmssociety.org/What%20is%20MS.asp
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rapid and/or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, headache, shortness of breath, sleeplessness, tremors, nausea, nervousness, tingling sensations, chest pain, noticeable changes in behavior, loss of consciousness, or other similar symptoms
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What are the symptoms?
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It is thought to be caused by a virus. It causes extreme fatigue, muscle pain and general malaise. Some people recover and some don't. It is not fatal, but does cause problems for those who do not recover, for life. There are a couple rules of thought about treatment. One is vitamin B12 injections monthly and and plenty of rest with a balanced diet. IT IS NOT A FORM OF MS AND IS NOT HEREDITARY. GEESH!
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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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I had that for about 5 months, then I got dizzy.  I told my doc, went for an MRI, then a spinal tap, and guess what!?  I have Multiple Sclerosis!  WOO HOO!  I hope you don't.  You should go to your doc though, could be even worse!
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Hi!  Call 1-800-FIGHT MS.  They are the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and they can get you in touch with your local chapter.  They are the best site on the web for MS.  I was diagnosed with MS last May, and they have helped me tremendously!  Your local chapter will be able to tell you the nearest support group.  If you want to talk, e-mail me at:  larsonblocklin@yahoo.com.\n\nBrian
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SSI, Disability, Welfare till you get one of those.  Get some food stamps.  If you been going to the doctor or hospital they'll apply you for medicaid (at least hospital will).  \n\nThere is a foundation for MS, here's one.  Ask at a church or welfare office or social security office to find out more about resources for you.\n\nWelcome to The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation..."Helping Make a... \nProvides highly informative presentations on a wide range of MS topics ... This site is funded by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation as a free public service ...\n\nhttp://www.msfacts.org/
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I am female and now 49, and was diagnosed w/MS when I was about 24.  At the time I was diagnosed, there was no 'proof positive' test for MS.  I believe the best test now is the MRI.  \nDepending on your relationship with your PCP, I would try to explain about your concerns and possible sysptoms and that you would like to talk to a Neurologist; who would be the doctor to be treating you if you did in fact have MS.  \nThough, remember there are literally thousands of diseases connected to the nerves, and a lot of the symptoms are the same as MS.   \nAs for your concern about being diagnosed '...until it's nearly too late to do any good about it...'  there are no preventative drugs for MS.\nThere are 4 types of severity of MS, and each person can differ from one to another. Also even if family memebers have MS, it doesn't mean they will all have the save 'type' of MS.\nThe newer medications now on the market have been proven to 'keep' the disease in remission for longer and longer periods of time.  (It's been over 5 years for me now, and I contribute it to the new medication - so there is almost always 'something' the doctors are able to do to help with the symptoms.\nThe only real advice I will offer is not to get 'stressed' out by thinking about it. Talk to a Neurologist and get some information from the Hospital Library.  \nI really haven't heard of anyone actually 'dying' from MS, more from commplications of the disease.\nWhen I was diagnosed, I was told the 1st requirement for MS is: a sense of humor! And trust me that piece of advice has helped me through the years...
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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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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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Symptoms include: weakness of one half of the face or half the body, aphasia, monocular visual loss, hemibody sensory loss or sudden loss of balance.