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MS symptoms are unpredictable and variable. One individual may experience just one or two of these possible signs while another individual may experience several more. Occurs in up to 80 percent of individuals, will severely hinder a person's ability to function well at work and home, and is often the most prominent symptom in an individual who otherwise has very limited mobility. People with multiple sclerosis are unable to bend their muscles properly, and often cannot speak clearly or recognize familiar people. MS affects the white blood cells, which help the body's immune system to fight infection and disease inflammation, causing inflammation and pain.
Another set of MS symptoms includes depression, which typically develops in the later stages of the disease. Major depression occurs in about half of individuals with MS, and depression can last for weeks or months at a time. The individual may also suffer from irritability, restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and loss of interest in things that he or she was previously interested in. Other common depression-related symptoms may include trouble making relationships, frequent thoughts of death and dying, and suicidal thoughts.
Another set of MS symptoms include weakness and decreased mobility. A person with MS may experience difficulty walking, unable to bend his or her knee. He or she may also have muscle tremors, a tingling sensation in the hands and feet, and numbness or tingling in the feet. MS can affect the brain, too, causing difficulties with concentration and memory.
MS symptoms may continue or decrease over time as a result of different treatments or medications. Those who are diagnosed with MS typically begin to see improvement within three to five years of beginning treatment. Some symptoms may decrease more quickly, while others may never go away. No two patients are alike, and the symptoms can vary greatly among those with MS. MS relapse is possible, though it is exceedingly rare. With proper management of symptoms, most people with MS recover their ability to live a normal life.
A registered nurse (RN) is often called upon to care for a patient with MS. MS nurses are specially trained to recognize and report on the many different MS symptoms that occur in their patients. A MS nurse's duties include evaluating MS symptoms in daily activities and determining how those symptoms affect the patient's ability to live a normal life. Nurses are frequently involved in the assessment and management of medications used to treat MS. The nurse may work directly under the direction of a GP or may work in the field as an independent therapist.
MS can cause a variety of different types of symptoms, including muscular weakness, myoclonus or rigidity, stiffness of muscles and joints, difficulty walking, decreased balance and coordination, decreased sensation of touch, tingling or numbness, and difficulty swallowing. Muscle spasms, rigidity, and decreased sphincter control are some of the more common conditions that affect people with MS. MS spasms are caused by inflammation and the stiffening of muscles. Rigidity is caused by loss of flexibility, and myoclonus is a condition in which muscle tightens suddenly in response to a stimulus. MS spasms and myoclonus usually occur in the hands and legs, but can also affect the arms and sometimes the feet.
A neurologist or rheumatologist is someone who specializes in the study of the nervous system. Common symptoms of MS typically include widespread pain throughout the body, including extreme temperatures, headaches, numbness and tingling sensations, loss of balance, stiffness and a loss of co-ordination. Other symptoms may include muscle weakness, increased sensitivity to pain, problems with speech, decreased vision, and changes in emotions. MS can affect all parts of the body, but the most common area affected is the central nervous system, which is controlled by the spinal cord. If the spinal cord is damaged in MS, it can result in widespread myocardial ischemia, which results in symptoms such as weakness, sweating and fainting.
MS symptoms, myocardial ischemia, nerve damage and other abnormal vascular processes may all play a role in relapses. Relapses may occur on their own or may be triggered by another disorder. MS relapses are more frequent in older adults, but they can occur in children as well. Common triggers for relapses include infectious agents like bacteria and virus, alcohol use, medications, stress and bowel habits.
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