December 2nd, 2009 by admin
It has been recently shown that MS is significantly associated with a condition defined as chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI). In CCSVI, put simply, there is a narrowing of the vessels draining blood away from the brain.Blocked venous blood outflow causes a high rate of cerebral venous reflux in MS patients.
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September 23rd, 2009 by admin
We do not know how so many different infections could have a role in MS and how they might interact with genetic risk factors but, it is also important to try to understand how non-infectious risk factors, such as sunlight, may interact with genetic risk factors.
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August 14th, 2009 by admin
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Many people believe that pets are important to a healthy life and [...]
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August 8th, 2009 by admin
This article is adapted from the article published by MSIF of the same name.
For some people with MS, medicines can provide complete relief from pain,but many pain sufferers do not achieve adequate pain relief by pharmacological means. Fortunately, a number of non-pharmacological approaches can be used that have been proven to be effective in [...]
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July 25th, 2009 by admin
Pain is defined as an “unpleasant sensory experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage”. But data available in research literature on pain management is sadly lacking so symptom management in MS represents a primary focus for health care professionals.
A lot of the pain in MS is due [...]
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July 20th, 2009 by admin
Half of all people with MS will experience pain from time to time because of the condition. Fortunately for most, the pain is usually mild. But, for a small number, pain is a more severe and ongoing symptom that may need specialised assessment and treatment. In this article I will address pain which arises from [...]
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June 11th, 2009 by admin
Introduction
As we know Multiple sclerosis is a common neurological disease that affects 1 in 1,000 people, most commonly young women, although men too to a lesser extent. The typical disease progress includes attacks and remissions with slowly progressing disability. Current therapies can prevent the appearance of new events, but they have much less effect on [...]
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June 9th, 2009 by admin
I found this on an MS bulletin board and it would be funny if it weren’t so true.
When We Say We Can’t do Something Because We don’t Feel Well, Put yourself in Our Shoes By Using The Examples of our Symptoms Below…
- Painful Heavy Legs: Apply Tightly 20 LB ankle weights and 15 [...]
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June 3rd, 2009 by admin
The longer I have my multiple sclerosis the more things I discover about the disease and myself! I’ve written articles about the physical side of MS but there is a mental side to the disease, too! I always thought it was a purely physical disease such as taking a person’s walking like my MS has. [...]
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June 2nd, 2009 by admin
There are many symptoms associated with MS which occur to a greater or lesser degree These symptoms can include:
1) Blurring or Double Vision
2) Patches of Body Numbness
3) General Weakness (usually one side of body)
4) Muscle Spasms
5) Fatigue
6) ‘Pins and Needles’ in extremities
7) Loss of Balance and Coordination
8)Cognitive (ability to think) difficulties
9) Overall Sensitivity to Extreme Heat [...]
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