Is Your Multiple Sclerosis Benign?
I just read an interesting story that broke concerning so-called “benign” multiple sclerosis.
According to the American Academy of Neurology, this so-called benign MS may not be so benign after all. It was discovered that many of the people who are told that they have benign MS, because they have few disabling symptoms after 10 years, [...]
11 Important Multiple Sclerosis Questions Answered
1. What is Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease, that attacks the central nervous system, and can often be disabling to the victim.
2. How bad will my multiple sclerosis get and how fast will it progress?
The speed of progression, symptoms and the severity of the disease cannot be predicted since the disease is [...]
What is Multiple Sclerosis?
When people find out that I have multiple sclerosis, many people have the question, “What is multiple sclerosis?”.
Multiple sclerosis is widely believed to be an autoimmune disease, and it impacts the central nervous system, which includes the spinal cord, optic nerves and brain. It is, according to the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, “the [...]
What's the Story with Heat and MS?
In multiple sclerosis, the body’s immune system attacks the myelin on the nerves. This myelin is a protective coating that helps the nerves conduct better. After the myelin is damaged, the nerve has a more difficult time conducting signals properly. It is theorized that heat makes it even harder for the nerves [...]