Multiple sclerosis

Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, a particularly disabling variety of MS” (Sturgeon). Marc from wheelchairkamikaze.com also mentions that he specifically has Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis in the “About Me” section of his blog and even has posts where he says things like “I’m angry that the most insidious and destructive form of the disease, Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, is kept hidden from public view like a Victorian era mentally deficient child kept locked in an attic” (Stecker,…

In the early years of my life my father was diagnosed with primary progressive multiple sclerosis. By the time I turned three my father had lost his ability to walk, and I, my normal childhood. My parents, three brothers, and I lived in a home where we constantly battled the stresses of everyday life with a family member with a disability. We relied on each other to perform and finish everyday tasks. In experiencing this hardship at an early age I was able to accept my responsibilities and deal…

off the market unless as in the case of natalizumab it is put back on the market again. The development of natalizumab is a unique story. It is a recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody that binds to the α4 integrin and is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). It was granted approval in 2004 by the FDA, only twelve years after its molecular target was cloned. (2) Unfortunately, several patients treated with natalizumab were diagnosed with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)…

Benefits of Legalizing Marijuana A well-known 1980’s comedian named Bill Hicks once said, “Why is marijuana against the law? IT grows naturally upon our planet. Doesn’t the idea of making nature against the law seem to you a bit…unnatural? (goodreads.com)” There are various benefits from this naturally grown herb that America has failed to use to their advantage. The legalization of Marijuana would aid various individuals with the specific health issue they face. Numerous individuals stated…

white cell membranes more pliable. Steroids can also help by reducing the swelling around the MS lesions, which causes better nerve transmission through the damaged area. (Steroids, MS Drugs). Kathy was experiencing common issues associated with multiple sclerosis, symptoms such as numbness and weakness or loss of muscle movement. These problems are due to the loss of myelin sheath around axons in the CNS, the impulses are not being properly communicated. Instead the impulses become confused or…

Ms. M is a 27-year-old women who recently moved from her hometown Minneapolis, Minnesota to Salt Lake City, Utah for a job offer. She lives alone and works as an English teacher at the East High School in Salt Lake City since the beginning of the school year after her graduation last summer. Since it is the first time she has her own classes, it is sometimes quite stressful for her even if she likes her job. The past few years, she reported numerous neurological complaints which came and went…

health become increasingly common. The principle that a proper diet, exercise, and mindfulness are key to survivorship for the incurably ill has become pervasive within healthcare discourses. This essay examines the global organization Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis, and their adoption of a behavioural approach of understanding disease as an organizational framework. I argue that this places the burden of mitigating disease exclusively on the individual, resulting in the “responsibilization” of…

Overview Optic neuritis is the term used when there is inflammation in the optic nerve, which is the bunch of nerve fibers tasked with transmitting visual information to the brain. A rare condition, it is most commonly associated with multiple sclerosis in that it can possibly be an early indication of the disorder. It is also often related to neuromyelitis optica, which is a condition similar to MS in that it causes an inflammation of the spinal cord and optic nerve. It is not yet known what…

Disease spreads panic and despair, yet with a recovery they spread joy and hope. Two diseases that are similar and yet so dissimilar are Transverse myelitis and Optic neuritis. Both diseases are neurological and known to be connected to MS (multiple sclerosis). MS is a disease in which the nerves of your brain and spinal cord are inflamed and damaged. Optic neuritis is the inflammation of the optic nerve, which is the nerve that connects what a person to sees to their brain. Transverse…

you and can cause diseases, scientific researches and studies show that it can actually cure many diseases and physical problems. From helping to controlling seizures to helping prevent cancer from spreading also slowing Alzheimer’s to easing multiple sclerosis pain and to helping you get through chemo. scientific researches confirm the positives of medical marijuana. Using medical marijuana certainly seem to be safer than asking your doctor to prescribe medication. Prescribed medication can…