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how can people deal with having ms?

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Treatment: A potent medication such as Gilenya or Tysabri (natalizumab) is needed, and a good neurologist should be available to work with you.  Each patient is very different and needs an individual approach.

Question 2

does having ms shorten ur life expectancy?

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Yes: In the canadian registry study, life expectancy was reduced by 
4->7 yrs, and in the danish registry study, life expectancy was reduced by 10-> 12 years. Quality of life is affected by physical symptoms such as difficulty with mobility, fatigue, problems with social functioning, impaired mood and pain.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

can you tell me about multiple sclerosis known as ms?

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See below: Autoimmune type of attack on brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves in genetically susceptible young individuals, who are exposed to a variety of environmental events.  Can lead to profound impairment and disability, but can be controlled and stabilized in most cases with modern potent meds.  An expert neurologist who is experienced can work wonders.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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.

Question 10

what are the odds of a 17, almost 18 yr old of having ms? specifically a progressive type.

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Low: the odds at your age are low.  However I recommend you consult a neurologist about  your concerns.

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