Article updated and reviewed by Associate Professor of Medicine / Neurology, Cooper University Hospital & Robert Wood Johnson Medical School on May 11, 2005.
The central nervous system contains billions of nerve cells which are joined by nerve fibers (axons). Electrical impulses originate in nerve cells and...
It was during my limbo days prior to my official MS diagnosis that I stumbled upon a charismatic lady named Diane J. Standiford. I was... Read more »
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All I seem to be saying lately is - “I’m so sorry.”Let me explain. I have several MS blogging friends for whom I feel great... Read more »
I’ve been thinking about what exactly we’re doing here, right now, online, in this virtual world, for ourselves and for each other. ... Read more »
There is a lot of talk about research and medical advances in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, but I would like to return to the... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesAs with other autoimmune disorders, the exact cause of MS is unknown. A combination of environmental and genetic factors likely plays a... Read more »
Expert patient Mandy Crest is no newcomer to MS or the blogging scene. Mandy was diagnosed with Relapsing-Remitting MS in 2004 and became interested... Read more »