Multiple Sclerosis Articles

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Multiple Sclerosis | By MIKE SELVON @ Saturday, 17th May 2008 @ 3:03 PM

There are more than one million people in the world today that are affected by Multiple Sclerosis. Each day more people discover that they have this disease and need to know more about what their future looks like and how they can lead an active lifestyle. It is completely normal to be scared when you are first diagnosed. Many people have thought this diagnosis was a death sentence but have come to find out that their lives were far from over. If we are to understand and bring acceptance... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Multiple Sclerosis | By MIKE SELVON @ Sunday, 11th May 2008 @ 4:18 PM

The disease multiple sclerosis affects the body's central nervous system. When the disease takes hold, multiple sclerosis symptoms can be painful and debilitating. This experience can be terrifying for a patient who previously lived a full and healthy life. Sudden physical limitations and mood swings can be extremely difficult for the patient and their family. To help you understand what you or your loved one is going through, we'll explain some of the most common symptoms of M... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Multiple Sclerosis | By Erin Elster @ Monday, 17th March 2008 @ 11:19 PM

Can injuries to the head, neck, or spine cause the onset of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? This is a debate that has waged in the field of medicine for years. The suspicion has lingered and does not seem to be fading at all with time. In fact, more health care practitioners are documenting cases of MS diagnosed subsequent to spinal trauma - too many to be caused by chance. Multiple Sclerosis has a variety of symptoms that range in severity. These symptoms often begin over a period of days; they... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Multiple Sclerosis | By Christine Groth @ Wednesday, 17th October 2007 @ 8:43 PM

A good Multiple Sclerosis diet is believed to help control and possibly eliminate many of the symptoms that come along with the disease. This can help slow the progression of the disease. While you should check with a doctor for specific suggestions or guidelines, there are some basic tips to a good MS diet. A key factor in a healthy multiple sclerosis diet is to eliminate all gluten. In general, you should avoid eating anything with flour, but you can check package ingredients if you are... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Multiple Sclerosis | By Christine Groth @ Tuesday, 16th October 2007 @ 3:02 PM

There are several recognized risk factors in Multiple Sclerosis, although there is not a definite known cause. These risk factors do not guarantee that you will be diagnosed with the disease, but they do increase your chances. Heredity is the first of the known risk factors for Multiple Sclerosis. If no one has Multiple Sclerosis in your family, then your chances of having MS are only 1 in 750. Having a parent or sibling with MS increases the odds to 1 in 100. If you have an identical... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Multiple Sclerosis | By Jeff Wilson @ Thursday, 25th January 2007 @ 6:54 PM

A disease of the central nervous system, which consists of the brain, spinal cord, and the optic nerves; living with multiple sclerosis is debilitating. Myelin, also known as the myelin sheath, is a fatty tissue which surrounds and protects the nerve fibers of the central nervous system, helps nerve fibers conduct electrical impulses. If the myelin begins to deteriorate, it leaves scar tissue called sclerosis. Myelin protects nerve fibers, and when it is destroyed or damaged, the ability of the ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Multiple Sclerosis | By RC Rougeux @ Sunday, 6th August 2006 @ 2:06 AM

Wheelchair users are glad to have the freedom and mobility that comes with being able to get around on their own. What's more, wheelchair design is becoming increasingly improved, making chairs that are lighter in weight but still heavy duty. While wheelchairs are improving the independence of users, there is one factor that is holding back their full freedom to move about as they want... the rise or drop of a step, a vehicle, or a sidewalk curb. Enter; the wheelchair ramp. W... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Multiple Sclerosis | By RC Rougeux @ Saturday, 5th August 2006 @ 2:02 PM

Who doesn't love power? An electric wheelchair gives you the power you need to get around... powering your mobility, freedom, and independence. The power you get from an electric wheelchair enables you to live the life you want to live. If you are a wheelchair user and are thinking about switching from a manual wheelchair into one of the electric wheelchairs available, you'll want to give some thought to what kind of chair you want. Use this article to help you determine your ne... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Multiple Sclerosis | By RC Rougeux @ Friday, 4th August 2006 @ 4:39 PM

Wheelchairs are most commonly used by people who have restrictions on their mobility. A wheelchair allows you to move around with greater freedom than you may have once had without it. They provide mobility to those who would otherwise be limited or completely unable to move their legs... but that doesn't mean that they are only for those who are unable to walk. Many people who use them are still able to walk but simply are not as mobile without it. For example, if you have severe a... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions » Multiple Sclerosis | By Suzanne Arthur @ Wednesday, 25th January 2006 @ 12:00 AM

Lyme disease is a multistage illness that attacks multiple systems in the body. Symptoms present as hundreds of other conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia. Although widely known as presenting with a bullseye rash, a significant percentage of Lyme patients never develop the rash and instead complain of arthritic symptoms. Medical misdiagnoses are typical and even when a patient does get tested, test results are often unreliable. These factors have prolong... more...