Question 1

how to get tested for ms (multiple sclerosis)?

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Start with doctor: If you have had multiple neurological symptom spread out over time and the neuroaxis (brain and spinal cord) you may want to get an MRI with flair sequences, evoked potentials and spinal fluid studies also may play a role in arriving at a definitve diagnosis.

Question 2

i think i may have ms (multiple sclerosis). what should i do?

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See neurologist: You need to get diagnosed, so that if you really do have ms, it can be treated and controlled.  Get a consultation, and find out the cause of your symptoms, as it may be a very different  problem.

Question 3

can you advise me on getting tested for ms (multiple sclerosis)?

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Stepwise process: First, see an expert neurologist who has many MS pts, and do history and exam.  If suspicious issues, MRI of brain, and a few blood tests will be ordered, and if inconclusive, MRI of neck, and/or spinal fluid study might be next.  BUT, N.B., discuss with your primary doc value of initiating these complexities first.

Question 4

what is the difference between md and ms multiple sclerosis?

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MD vs MS: Md for muscular dystrophy, myotonic dystrophy
ms is for multiple sclerosis.

Question 5

what can i do if my gran died of ms, ( multiple sclerosis) so what's the chance of me getting it?

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Very low: Here are the odds:  if your mom has ms, about 3-5%, if your dad has ms, about 1-3%.  If your identical twin has ms, about 30%.  If a grandparent on either side has ms, less than 1%.

Question 6

which type of symptoms with the eyes does someone with ms (multiple sclerosis) have?

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A VERY FEW: Most frequent is optic neuritis which is loss of vision associated with pain, but if not controlled, could eventuate in optic atrophy.  Lesions in brainstem can cause double vision, and sometimes the objects can jump.  Pars planitis, a type of uveitis has also been found in ms, and this causes blurring and perhaps eye irritation.

Question 7

how to cure multiple sclerosis ms?

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NO cure: In medicine cure is not available for most common conditions control of symptoms and prevention of recurrence is possible in the majority of cases of ms.

Question 8

what could be a trigger factor of multiple sclerosis ms?

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Many perhaps: We are not aware of the full cause of ms, but know that hot ambient temperatures can make symptoms far worse, and even cause new brain lesions.  Infections can clearly worsen the disease, and viral infections can influence relapses.  Some drugs, such as cipro, (ciprofloxacin) have worsened the disease.  Ongoing stress may also affect ms.  Injury effects are contraversial, but may have some influence.

Question 9

can you tell me how multiple sclerosis(ms) similar to ald?

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Not similar: If you mean ALS, that is disease of motor neuron, causing muscular atrophy and weakness.  MS involves an inflammatory attack on myelin coverings in brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves, so this is central expression, and ALS is a more muscular deterioration peripherally.

Question 10

i was wondering what are the first signs that you have multiple sclerosis (ms)?

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Excellent question: Subtle problems early on can be very misleading and indeed, can confuse docs.  Some common early signs include loss of vision in one eye, weakness in legs or arms, electrical shocks on flexing neck, gait imbalance or incoordination,  numbness or tingling, vague persistent fatigue, even confusion or disorientation.  Mri's are commonly helpful.

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