Most patients first seek medical help after an initial attack of symptoms called a clinically isolated syndrome (CIS). Not all patients who have a CIS go on to develop MS, and it is difficult to predict which patients will or will not.
Multiple sclerosis can be challenging to diagnose as there is no one test for it, and a number of other conditions may mimic its symptoms. To confirm a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis the doctor needs to find:
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is thought of as an autoimmune disease affecting the Central Nervous System. But what does that mean? Autoimmune... Read more »
Last Friday evening, I participated in a bi-weekly chat hosted by fellow MS blogger, Joan of A Short in the Cord, who was profiled... Read more »
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I met Jen on-line many moons ago when I was searching for other people who blogged about their Multiple Sclerosis. Jen is a strong... Read more »
If you spend just a moment thinking about it, there are many differences faces of MS. Those persons who are diagnosed with multiple... Read more »
You've received the diagnosis. You have multiple sclerosis. Where do you go from here? Your personal physician will be your first source of... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
When To Call A Professional Call your doctor immediately if you have symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Prognosis A minority of those with multiple... Read more »
The months or years of mystery have been solved. In many ways, you feel relief at having been given the diagnosis at last. MS...multiple... Read more »