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Multiple Sclerosis |
| Author: Shelley Ensz. Scleroderma is highly variable. See Types of Scleroderma. Read Disclaimer |
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Overview of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) |
| Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder affecting movement, sensation, and bodily functions. It is caused by destruction of the myelin insulation covering nerve fibers (neurons) in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). aHealthyMe. |
Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis |
| Possible Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis. Symptoms may include weakness, numbness, pain, disturbances of speech or vision, parasthesias, ataxia, tremor, dizziness, bladder or bowel dysfunction, fatigue, cognitive problems and depression. WebMD. |
| Fatigued patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) have impaired central muscle activation. We conclude that impaired central motor activation is involved in MS-fatigue. (SageJournals) AK Andreasen. Multiple Sclerosis. Vol. 15, No. 7, 818-827 July 1, 2009. |
Overlaps with Multiple Sclerosis |
| Validation of a self-report comorbidity questionnaire for multiple sclerosis (MS). Self-report is a valid way to capture comorbidities affecting MS patients. Horton M. (PubMed) Neuroepidemiology. 2010 Aug;35(2):83-90. |
| Comorbidity, socioeconomic status and multiple sclerosis. Comorbidity is common in MS and similarly associated with socioeconomic status. RA Marrie. Mult Scler September 2008 vol. 14 no. 8 1091-1098. |
| Multiple Sclerosis Patients Should Have Thyroid Evaluation. Study results published in the European Journal of Neurology found antithyroid antibodies (antibodies against peroxidase and thyroglobulin) five times more prevalent in people with untreated multiple sclerosis (MS). Mary Shomon, About.com. 10/25/07. |
| The IBD and MS Connection. Although a link between IBD and multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system), has been suspected for decades, the relationship between the two disorders couldn't be confirmed. Jo Cavallo. Quality Health. 12/14/09. |
Multiple Sclerosis and Glandular Fever |
| Virus Causing Glandular Fever Could also be Behind Multiple Sclerosis. The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) that causes glandular fever could also be behind multiple sclerosis. Gopalan. MED India. 11/20/08. |
| Does Mono (Epstein-Barr Virus) Cause Multiple Sclerosis? Of course, no one knows the answer to this question. It seems beyond coincidence that so many people with multiple sclerosis have also had mono (a.k.a. mononucleosis or "glandular fever"). Julie Stachowiak, Ph.D., About.com Guide. April 10, 2009. |
Multiple Sclerosis and Scleroderma |
| Multiple sclerosis (MS) sometimes occurs along with other autoimmune diseases, but seems to be rare in association with systemic scleroderma. Very few cases have been identified in medical journals. |
| Multiple sclerosis associated with systemic sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis (MS) has been increasingly reported in association with other autoimmune diseases not primary affected the nervous system. We report here the case of a 46-year-old female patient with longstanding MS since the age of 26, who developed SSc 12 years later. IngentaConnect. Rheumatology International, Vol 27, No 8, June 2007, pp. 771-773(3). (Also see: Multiple Sclerosis) |
| Lisa W: Diffuse Scleroderma, CREST and Multiple Sclerosis I was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). That also took over a year to diagnose. My doctors tell me that I am one out of millions with this case of bad luck... |
Causes of Multiple Sclerosis |
| Multiple Sclerosis may not be autoimmune disease. Dr. Angelique suggests instead that MS is caused by faulty lipid metabolism -- in many ways more similar to coronary atherosclerosis -- hardening of the arteries -- than to other autoimmune diseases. UPI. 01/01/12. |
Treatments and Clinical Trials for Multiple Sclerosis |
| Cutaneous Vasculitis Associated With Interferon [beta]-1b, IFN-β-1b, Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis. Isolated lymphocytic cutaneous vasculitis linked to IFN-β-1b therapy is suspected as a new association. J. Szilasiová, MD. Clinical Neuropharmacology. October 2009. |
| Effect of craniosacral therapy (CST) on lower urinary tract signs and symptoms in multiple sclerosis. CST was found to be an effective means for treating lower urinary tract symptoms and improving quality of life in MS patients. Raviv G. (PubMed) Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2009 May;15(2):72-5. |
| Immune modulation and increased neurotrophic factor production in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients treated with testosterone. Evidence from basic and clinical studies suggests that testosterone has an immunomodulatory as well as a potential neuroprotective effect that could be beneficial in MS. Stefan M Gold. Journal of Neuroinflammation. July 31, 2008. |
| DNA vaccine against multiple sclerosis appears safe, potentially beneficial. A newly developed DNA vaccine appears safe and may produce beneficial changes in the brains and immune systems of individuals with multiple sclerosis. If successful in MS, antigen-specific DNA vaccines can be developed for prevention or treatment of related diseases, such as type 1 diabetes mellitus, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and myasthenia gravis. EurekAlert! 08/13/07. |
Multiple Sclerosis Research |
| Findings Suggest New Cause, Possible Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis. Researchers have found evidence that an environmental pollutant may play an important role in causing multiple sclerosis and that a hypertension drug might be used to treat the disease. ScienceDaily. Nov. 24, 2010. |
Personal Stories About Multiple Sclerosis or Difficult Diagnosis |
| Autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, lupus and scleroderma can be very difficult to properly diagnose, particularly in the early stages of illness. Many of these stories regard onset of scleroderma during which time MS was considered as a possible diagnosis. (Also see: Difficult Diagnosis) |
| Boo: CREST Scleroderma Finally in 1994, it was labeled as CREST syndrome, which is a form of systemic scleroderma... |
| Beverly: CREST Scleroderma I was overtired and needed naps in the afternoon, pain was slowly getting the better of me and I finally went to the doctor... |
| Carla: CREST Syndrome and Fibromyalgia When I read some of these stories, they scare the devil out of me. Is this really that bad?... |
| Cindy Fuchs-Morrissey: Mother of a Progressive Systemic Sclerosis Child Hilary has an aggressive form of scleroderma with swallowing problems, bowel problems, fatigue, acral bone dysplasia of the hands and feet... |
| Debbie: CREST Here's a copy of a letter I sent to my rheumatologist.... |
| Kathi: Scleroderma/Lupus I am forty-three years old and have not been feeling well for ten years... |
| Krisha S: Multiple Autoimmune Condition I have multiple sclerosis (MS), fibromyalgia, and Stiff Person Syndrome... |
| Lisa W: Diffuse Scleroderma, CREST and Multiple Sclerosis I was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). That also took over a year to diagnose. My doctors tell me that I am one out of millions with this case of bad luck... |
| McKenzie: Scleroderma with CREST I felt numbness crept down both my legs. I said, "I can't feel my legs!" and sat down on the floor... |
| Nan: Mixed Connective Tissue Disease and Fibromyalgia Finally after several years of struggle, one wonderful doctor at OSU got gutsy and gave me the MCTD diagnosis... |
Support for Multiple Sclerosis |
| (U.S.) National Multiple Sclerosis Society The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is to end the devastating effects of MS. National Multiple Sclerosis Society. |
Media Stories About Multiple Sclerosis |
| Parasite infection may benefit MS patients. Because parasites inhabit their hosts for long periods of time, they can develop molecules that generate strong anti-inflammatory responses, which enhance their survival. Further investigation is warranted in order to identify which molecules cause immune system effects that dampen the inflammatory reactions normally seen in autoimmune diseases. EurekAlert! 01/17/07. |
