Multiple Sclerosis Papers

Signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis vary from each individual and are dependent on the location of the affected nerve fibers. Common symptoms include: numbness and weakness that occurs in one or more limbs and usually occurs on only one side of the body at a time, partial or complete loss of vision in usually one eye, pain with eye movements, double vision that lasts for a long period of time, fatigue, slurred speech, tremors, unsteady gait, tingling or pain throughout body, problems with bowel and body function, and electric shock sensations.

2. What is the cause of multiple sclerosis?

While this disease is considered to be autoimmune, the actual cause is unknown. It is considered to be an autoimmune disease because there is an immune system malfunction that causes a destruction in the myelin sheath of the nerve. Women seem to be at a higher risk of developing this disease, and it usually makes itself known in individuals by their 20’s, but can occur at any age. Genetics and environmental factors have shown to have influence on who develops the disease,
These forms of treatment are most often used in conjunction with medication, complementary, but may be used as the sole means of treatment, alternative (Complementary and Alternative Medicines). The results have shown that using these forms of treatment, especially exercise and stress management (acupuncture, massage, etc.), can greatly reduce symptoms or even prolong periods of relapse (Complementary and Alternative Medicines). No matter what form of therapy is used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, each individual should be looked at carefully and the best plan of treatment should be created as each case of multiple sclerosis is