What is MS?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the body's central nervous system. Multiple sclerosis destroys the layer of insulation around nerve cells, leaving hard scar tissue known as plaque. MS also damages axons in the nervous system. Relapsing-Remitting and chronic progressive are the two main types of Multiple Sclerosis. MS is a degenerative disease that may lead to permanent disability.
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With the news this week that Annette Funicello, actress and singer, died from complications of MS, awareness of multiple sclerosis is reaching more people throughout the country. Annette is well known and loved for her appearances as an original “Mousketeer” on the Disney’s original Mickey Mouse Club and in the popular teen…
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Lisa Emrich, Health Guide, commented on All About My Multiple Sclerosis… Sorry, Amy. I didn't hear of the radio show until about 8:30 last…
Lisa Emrich, Health Guide, answered Do you go into remission with MS? Hi Russel, With MS it is possible to have many years between occurs of…
Lisa Emrich, Health Guide, answered CIS or probable - tomato or tomahhhtoh? Hi Suz, The terms "possible MS, probable MS, and definite MS"…
Vicki, Health Guide, answered Is there a correlation between MS and… Hi SueM, I understand how frustrating it must be, first MS and…
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