
What is Multiple Sclerosis? According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society “Multiple sclerosis (MS) involves an immune mediated process in which an abnormal response of the body’s immune system is directed against the central nervous system (CNS), which is made up of the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. The exact antigen — or target that the immune cells are sensitized to attack — remains unknown, which is why MS is considered by many experts to be “immune-mediated” rather than ‘autoimmune.’” The symptoms include:
- Numbness or weakness in one or more limbs that typically occurs on one side of the body at a time, or the legs and trunk.
- Vision Problems- Partial or complete loss of vision, Double vision or blurring of vision.
- Tingling or pain in arms, legs, trunk or face.
- Electric-shock sensations that occur s when bending neck forward.
- Tremor, lack of coordination or unsteady gait.
- Speech problems.
- Fatigue.
- Dizziness.
- Bowel and bladder problems.