Question 1

can multiple sclerosis cause sciatica pains?

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Can coexist: Sciatica is common so it can coexist with many other conditions without being etiologically connected.

Question 2

can cocaine cause multiple sclerosis?

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NO: Cocaine and other sympathomimetic amines do not cause ms, but can cause central nervous system arteritis and subequent strokes and hemorrhages, in addition to risk of cardiac complications.  If you have ms, totally avoid all recreational drugs (including marijuana, until more is known!).

Question 3

can having an abortion cause multiple sclerosis?

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No.: Just think for a minute. If that were to be true, then there would be millions of women with multiple sclerosis because of still births and miscarriages. About 15% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. You know that 15% of women do not have multiple sclerosis.

Question 4

what is the cause of multiple sclerosis and how is it realatedo to white mitochontrial dna?

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Not known: We know this so far, ms is an autoimmune disease associated with genetic susceptibility, and environmental triggers (including increased incidence with prior ebv infections, low levels of vitamin d, growing up north of latitude 39, smoking, eating high fat, high salt diet, etc).  Not sure what you mean by mitochondria, but these cellular contents are damaged by ms lesions.

Question 5

what are the causes of multiple sclerosis?

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MS: The cause of multiple sclerosis is still unknown.  A huge amount of research has been done and many facts have been discovered, however the exact cause is still unknown.

Question 6

can you tell me what kind of pain does multiple sclerosis cause?

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Several : The electrical shock sensations over the neck and upper back associated with lhermitte's, the intense facial pain associated with tic douleureux, the vague aching encountered over trunk or legs, and less common syndromes.  But most common is migraine headaches, which occur at frequency of 2-4 times those who do not have ms.

Question 7

can working in a kitchen as a line cook for 11 years cause multiple sclerosis?

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Could make worse: Your work did not cause multiple sclerosis, but the kitchen heat can result in increased symptoms (pseudo-relapse), and increased fatigue.  Hopefully, you are taking a potent medicine, but suggest adding vitamin d supplements, if not already using.

Question 8

are there medications that can help with mobility problems caused by multiple sclerosis?

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You bet!: Anti-spasticity agents will assist the tightness in the legs, and you could try baclofen, tizanidine, maybe botox, etc.  The newest agent touted to assist gait speed, and stamina, is called ampyra, (dalfampridine) but may not help everyone, just have to try it.  Best way to address mobility problem is to be using the most effective potent medications, and supplementing with vitamin d.

Question 9

what actually is multiple sclerosis? can it cause deaf?

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Immunologic disorder: Ms is an immunologic disorder most commonly occurring in young adults. It is more common in northern latitudes, less common towards the equator. The immune system attacks the insulating covering of nerves, reducing transmission speed and"short circuiting" the flow of information. Uncommonly it affects the auditory nerve producing hearing loss. I have never seen deafness as a result, it's possible.

Question 10

hi doc's what causes "multiple sclerosis"? what signs it appears?

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Autoimmune condition: Multiple sclerosis (ms) is a condition in which the body's immune system attacks itself rather than just attacking infections. Symptoms of ms generally last 24 hours or more, and can involve vision loss in one eye, double vision, balance problems, or weakness or numbness one one side of the body. Seeing a doctor to discuss your symptoms and see if they fit is a good idea.

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