Symptoms of multiple sclerosis appear in a variety of ways. Most patients first have a single attack of symptoms, a neurological episode called a clinical isolated syndrome, which typically occurs between the ages of 20 and 50. Initial symptoms may be mild enough that patients do not always seek medical care. Once a second attack occurs, the patient is considered to have relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Much less commonly, the disease is progressive from the start, with the...
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Another sad milestone has passed - I’ve baked my last cookie for Mom.Just to recap what’s been going on, about three weeks ago I took a... Read more »
Living well with MS can't exclude exercise.There was a time when my daily routine included walking for miles and playful activities like... Read more »
During my Weight Watchers meeting this past week, my leader had some good advice for 2008 that I thought was applicable to MS care: 1.... Read more »
The state of the economy is front and center in virtually every newspaper and newscast. The mortgage meltdown, stock market troubles, job... Read more »
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MS; Demyelinating diseaseSymptomsSymptoms vary, because the location and severity of each attack can be different. Episodes can last for days, weeks,... 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 »
Living with multiple sclerosis often means making lifestyle changes, big and small. While it is very difficult to take that first step and admit that... Read more »
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MS; Demyelinating diseaseTreatmentThere is no known cure for multiple sclerosis at this time. However, there are therapies that may slow the disease.... Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the extended-release drug Ampyra (dalfampridine) for adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) who... Read more »