The Symptoms Of Multiple Sclerosis Blog

Authors from the VA North Texas Health Care System Neurology Section and the Department of Neurology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas have highlighted the potential benefits for DNA-based vaccine administration in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Dr Laura Bell from the MS Society said: “These are exciting times for MS research. Ten years ago there were no drugs to treat MS, but today there are a range of therapies available and a dozen more in late stage clinical trials. We’re putting millions into MS research and very much hope that the new avenues we are exploring – including stem cells – will bring about major advances in the next ten years. For the complete story on this multiple sclerosis issue

Hi everyone! Well, it appears that the trial of the Rituximab for “Primary-Progressive” Ms didn’t go too well. According to the National MS Society the study, of 439 people, did not slow the progression of MS when it was compared with the placebo. This was announced on April 14, 2008. It appears that they will continue to analyze the results though..

Make it a great day! If you want to see the complete report you can go to National MS Society

This is My Uncle, he has relapsing-remitting MS.

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MS strikes the regions of the brain and spinal cord known as the white matter. Multiple Sclerosis brings about the thinning and total loss of myelin and sometimes the cutting (transection) of the neuron’s extensions (called dendrites) or axons, a total different extension from the dendrites. MS has many different forms, with new symptoms transpiring either in discrete assaults (relapsing forms) or slowly increasing over time (progressive forms). MS is not considered a hereditary disease.

Symptoms

A many number of symptoms depend on which areas of the central nervous system have been harmed and attacked. Someone may suffer physical and mental symptoms which can bring about physical and cognitive disabilities. Between attacks, symptoms may go away completely, but permanent neurological problems often carry on, especially as the disease progresses.

Treatment

The treatment of progressive MS is more troublesome than relapsing/remitting MS. Like with any medical treatment, medications used to manage MS have several negative side effects. There and many potential therapies are still under examination. At the same time various alternative treatments are pursued by many patients, despite the lack of supporting, corresponding or, scientific proof. Many studies have shown that treatment of interferons during an original attack can abate the chance that a patient will develop MS. Like with most medical treatments, these treatments have many adverse effects. A very normal effect is irritation at the injection site of treatment.

Multiple Sclerosis can present itself with a variety of symptoms, including alterations in one’s sensation, muscle weakness, unnatural muscle spasms, or difficulty in moving and balance/coordination; difficulty with speech or swallowing, problems with vision, fatigue and acute or chronic pains, and troublesome bladder and bowels. MS is not considered a hereditary disease.

Author- Gina Reay
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**Note** I am not a medical professional and this articles contains my opinions only. Always consult your physician with any medical questions !

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