Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressively disabling neurological disease affecting the central nervous system. MS is an autoimmune disease. Permanent damage to the nervous system is caused when the person’s immune system attacks the myelin – the protective layer surrounding the nerves and disrupting communication between the brain and the body.
There Is No Cure for MS
No one knows what causes multiple sclerosis is unknown – or why some people develop MS while others do not. Certain risk factors can increase the likelihood of developing MS:
- Genetics: If people in your family have MS, you are more likely to develop it.
- Age: The most common age range for developing MS is 20-40.
- Gender: Women are three times as likely to develop MS as men.
- Race: Anglo Saxon descendants are more likely to develop MS.
- Climate: People in the U.S., Canada, and Europe are more likely to develop MS, which may be partially why there is a connection between Vitamin D deficiency.
Early Symptoms of MS
The symptoms of MS can vary significantly from person to person, but common symptoms, such as the sensation of electric shocks when bending the neck, tremors, and numbness in the limbs. Other symptoms can include eye pain, loss of vision, blurry vision, slurred speech, and fatigue. For most people with MS, the symptoms become worse over time, progressing to the point of debilitation. MS is a frustrating disease, because for most people who develop it, it is relapsing remitting, meaning the symptoms get worse, then get better, then worsen again in cycles.
While there is no cure for multiple sclerosis, people with the disease benefit from treatment to slow the progression. These treatments include medications, muscle relaxants, physical therapy, and injections. Complete Neurological Care provides intravenous (IV) therapy, also known as a Myers’ Cocktail, as a treatment option for a variety of different conditions.
For multiple sclerosis treatment, schedule an appointment today with our Complete Neurological Care doctors and specialists, located in Queens, Downtown Manhattan, Midtown Manhattan, Long Island, Upper West Side, the Bronx, and New Jersey. We offer the skills and technology necessary to diagnose and treat your neurological concerns.