Before we talk about the early symptoms of multiple sclerosis and treatment lets cover what this condition is and some generalities.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and inflammatory disease of the Central Nervous
System (CNS), which is made up of the brain and the spinal cord. Primarily MS is a disease of what is referred to as “white matter” tissue.

The “white matter” represents the channels of communication in your body and contains the nerve fibres that are responsible for sending communication signals within the CNS and from the CNS to the nerves that go to the rest of your body. The nerve fibres are covered in a white fatty insulating protein called myelin.

Multiple Sclerosis is considered an autoimmune disease, which means the immune system, directs its “defense army” against proteins in the myelin sheath. The result is inflammation and injury to the sheath and eventually to the nerves.

MS is a very unpredictable and variable condition affecting more women than men and generally occurring in people between the ages of 20 and 50.

The type and severity of symptoms can vary depending on which areas of the CNS are affected and how badly they are damaged. Not everybody experiences MS the same way.

Early Signs and Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis.

Some of early symptoms of multiple sclerosis include:

• blurred or double vision
• red-green color distortion
• inflammation of the optic nerve
• difficulty walking
• numbness, pain or prickling in one or more limbs
• fatigue
• dizziness

As the disease progresses the person may experience other symptoms such as:

• difficulty with coordination
• muscle weakness
• muscle stiffness and spasms
• slurred speech
• vision loss
• bladder problems
• forgetfulness or confusion
• hearing loss
• paralysis

How is Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosed?

Even though there is no definitive test available to diagnose multiple sclerosis, the doctor may follow a careful process that helps with the diagnosis and rules out other diseases.

There are two criteria used when diagnosing multiple sclerosis:

• There must have been two attacks at least one month apart and second, there must be more than one area of the myelin sheath damaged.

In order for the doctor to diagnose MS, a review of your medical history will be conducted and an evaluation of the following must be done:

• Language, mental and emotional functions, movement and coordination, vision, balance, posture and muscle strength and tone. To help support muscles affected by MS, a good posture brace can provide pain relieving muscle support and help align your posture.

There are also some tests that can help with the diagnosis of MS that include:

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

A diagnostic procedure that produces detailed images of organs and structures within the body and detects areas of the nervous system where myelin damage has occurred.

Evoked Potentials
These measure the responses of the nervous system to a variety of visual, auditory, and sensory stimuli and show if there is a slowing of messages to various parts of the brain.

Spinal Tap or Lumbar Puncture
This test evaluates the concentration of immune cells and proteins in the cerebrospinal fluid and is used in conjunction with blood tests to rule out other diseases.

Multiple Sclerosis Treatment

Treatment for multiple sclerosis varies for each individual depending on his/her overall health, scope of the disease and tolerance to certain medications and procedures. Medicine and physical therapy to strengthen the body may also be part of the treatment.

The most common types of medicine for MS are:

Beta Interferons
They are genetically engineered copies of proteins that occur naturally in the body and help regulate the immune system and fight viral infections.

Corticosteroids
These reduce inflammation in the nerve tissue and shorten the duration of flare-ups. If corticosteroids are used regularly they can have serious side effects such as osteoporosis and high blood pressure.

Muscle Relaxants
These are used to treat muscle spasms.

Medications to Reduce Fatigue
These may include antidepressants or medication for narcolepsy.

Nutritional Supplements for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment

People with MS seem to have a malfunctioning immune system that could be related to various nutritional deficiencies.

Increasingly, more studies are suggesting that Vitamin D plays a key role in MS. These studies support the idea that the amount of Vitamin D may be a protective factor for multiple sclerosis.

• Vitamin D protects against muscle weakness, helps regulate the heartbeat and enhances the immune function. This necessary vitamin is used to treat MS and may help reduce symptoms.

There are other important nutrients that also can be very beneficial in MS. For instance, calcium and potassium are essential for the good health of the Central Nervous System.

• Calcium aids in neuromuscular activity and potassium assists proper muscle contraction.
• Beta glucans are other natural compounds that can benefit someone with MS. Beta glucans are polysaccharides found in certain plants and mushrooms and have been shown to have immunomodulatory effects in various studies. Beta glucans have been used for Multiple Sclerosis treatment in the past.

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