Multiple Sclerosis: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Since the beginning of time, the human race has been plagued with disease; seemingly enough, some of those diseases are worse than others. To this day, multiple sclerosis is among the small list of diseases known to mankind that remains incurable. When trying to learn about multiple sclerosis (MS), it’s important to understand its history, the area of the body affected and how it’s affected, and how to cope with it.
Multiple sclerosis is a central nervous system (CNS) targeting disease. The physical result of multiple sclerosis includes scarring on the brain known as “plaques”. Due to those plaques, MS’s symptoms can vary depending on which portion of the brain is affected. Historians believe that the first case of MS was Lidwina of Holland, who of which was born in 1380. She was ice skating one day, when she fell on the ice. It was noted that she lost the use of her legs due to paralysis, had blurred vision, and violent pains in her teeth; all of which are signs of MS. The first clearly recognizable case of MS was Augustus d'Este, cousin of Queen Victoria. He kept regular diary entries, describing his blurring vision, numbness, and weakness in his legs that led to him being bedbound. The first individual to give a clear diagnosis of MS was the “Father …show more content…
The best way to diagnose MS is via MRI, which can show the plaques on the brain. Another reliable test used to diagnose MS is a spinal tap to evaluate cerebrospinal fluid. Most people with MS will have abnormal results from this test. Since there is no known cure, a variety of treatments are available to help slow down the progression of MS. Taking immunosuppressive drugs reduces the body’s defensive immune response that targets the myelin sheath; coupled with physical therapy, the physical symptoms of MS can be drastically reduced.The emotional stress of having MS can be be dealt with via support groups or
Since the beginning of time, the human race has been plagued with disease; seemingly enough, some of those diseases are worse than others. To this day, multiple sclerosis is among the small list of diseases known to mankind that remains incurable. When trying to learn about multiple sclerosis (MS), it’s important to understand its history, the area of the body affected and how it’s affected, and how to cope with it.
Multiple sclerosis is a central nervous system (CNS) targeting disease. The physical result of multiple sclerosis includes scarring on the brain known as “plaques”. Due to those plaques, MS’s symptoms can vary depending on which portion of the brain is affected. Historians believe that the first case of MS was Lidwina of Holland, who of which was born in 1380. She was ice skating one day, when she fell on the ice. It was noted that she lost the use of her legs due to paralysis, had blurred vision, and violent pains in her teeth; all of which are signs of MS. The first clearly recognizable case of MS was Augustus d'Este, cousin of Queen Victoria. He kept regular diary entries, describing his blurring vision, numbness, and weakness in his legs that led to him being bedbound. The first individual to give a clear diagnosis of MS was the “Father …show more content…
The best way to diagnose MS is via MRI, which can show the plaques on the brain. Another reliable test used to diagnose MS is a spinal tap to evaluate cerebrospinal fluid. Most people with MS will have abnormal results from this test. Since there is no known cure, a variety of treatments are available to help slow down the progression of MS. Taking immunosuppressive drugs reduces the body’s defensive immune response that targets the myelin sheath; coupled with physical therapy, the physical symptoms of MS can be drastically reduced.The emotional stress of having MS can be be dealt with via support groups or