Multiple Sclerosis Patient Education
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Multiple sclerosis patient education. In ms the immune system attacks the protective sheath myelin that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body. Multiple sclerosis ms is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord central nervous system. Many of these resources are also listed in our catalog of informational resources. Multiple sclerosis is a disease that causes vision problems numbness and tingling muscle weakness and other problems.
Ms involves the destruction of the covering of the nerves myelin sheath. Locally there are classes designed for people with ms at the multiple sclerosis yoga program. Any reduction in stress. Avoid midday heat bathe in warm rather than hot water and use ice packs iced drinks and cool baths to reduce symptoms.
Mri is used to generate images of the brain and or spinal cord. For printed copies of any of our materials contact an ms navigator at 1 800 344 4867. Augusta multiple sclerosis center patient and family education. Although stress cannot be totally eliminated from our lives we can learn to manage it more effectively.
Ms is an inflammatory disease of the central nervous system cns which is made up of the brain and the spinal cord. Living with multiple sclerosis. Eat a healthy balanced diet. When the nerves are damaged messages from the brain are not transmitted very well.
Discharge instructions for multiple sclerosis you have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis ms a disease of the brain the spinal cord or both. Multiple sclerosis ms is a cell mediated autoimmune condition characterised by repeated episodes of inflammation of the nervous tissue in the brain and spinal cord causing loss of the insulating myelin sheath. It happens when the body s infection fighting system attacks and damages nerve cells and their connections in the brain and spinal cord figure 1. Vitamin and mineral supplements.
The recommended diet for people with ms is the same one recommended for all adults.