That said, some symptoms and signs are highly characteristic of the disease.
This nerve relays messages to the brain about what the eye sees.
Symptoms of optic neuritis include blurry vision, seeing colors less vividly, and pain with eye movements.
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Othercommon MS symptomsinclude:
When Does MS Develop?
Types of MS
MS isclassified into four types:
What Causes MS?
The spinal cord contains nerves that communicate signals to and from the brain to the body.
How Is Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosed?
You may go to a primary healthcare provider when you have symptoms of MS.
They may refer you to aneurologist, a physician who treats conditions affecting the nervous system.
They diagnose MS using a formal set of criteria called theMcDonald criteria.
Disease-Modifying Therapies (DMTs)
Disease-modifying therapies (DMTs)are “big-picture” drugs.
What DMT Should I Take?
Choosing a DMT requires a thoughtful discussion with your neurologist.
The decision ultimately depends on several factors, including MS key in and disease severity.
Medications for Relieving Symptoms
DMTs do not treat individual relapses or relieve symptoms.
A moderate to severe MS relapse is typically treated with acorticosteroid, eitherSolumedrol(methylprednisolone)orprednisone.
Nevertheless, you’re able to achieve a fulfilling life with MS, and most people do.
Still, it takes inner resiliency, social support, and the proper lifestyle and healthcare interventions.
They may signify something more serious, likedepressionor other mental health conditions.
How Common Is Depression in MS?
Depression affects up to 50% of people living with MS and becomes more common as the disease progresses.
As a caregiver, take a stab at be mindful of your physical and mental needs to prevent burnout.
In fact, MS is generally not considered fatal.
What Is Advanced MS?
Another positive outlook feature is that thelife expectancyof people diagnosed with MS has increased over the past two decades.
Lifestyle changes and broader knowledge about MS leading to earlier diagnosis and treatment may also play a role.
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