Multiple+Sclerosis

=Multiple Sclerosis (MS)= Retrieved from []
 * Multiple Sclerosis is an inflammatory disease that damages the myelin surrounding nerves of the brain and spinal cord.

=Causes of Multiple Sclerosis=
 * The root cause of multiple sclerosis is still unknown, although overall it is caused through damage of myelin.
 * Myelin is fatty material that insulates nerves, and allows them to send rapid impulses. The damage of the myelin causes inflammation which causes damage to the nerves, which disables the nerves from sending and receiving electrical impulses from the brain.
 * Attacks strike when cells and proteins leave the blood vessels serving the central nervous system pour into the brain and spinal cord, and destroy the myelin.

=Historical Background of MS = > descriptions that were written about individuals that can now be identified to > having MS. > his patients after she had passed, and he wrote a complete description of the > disease and the affects it showed on the brain. > the individuals that have dealt with MS are Montel Williams, Jackie Bertone, > Jack Osbourne. Clive Burr, and several more.
 * The discovery of MS travels all the way back to the Middle ages through
 *  The first discovery of MS was made by Jean-Martin Charcot in 1868 at the University of Paris. Dr. Charot examined the brain of one of
 *  The first time MS was fully understood and recognized was by Dr. Walter Moxon in England in 1873, <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">and by Dr. Edward Seguin in the US in 1878.
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">The amount of famous victims of MS is way too long to list but some of

=Symptoms of MS= = = <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Retrieved from <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">[]
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">There are several symptoms of multiple sclerosis that include anxiety, loss of balance, bladder dysfunction, bowel problems, cognitive changes, depression, dizziness, fatigue, mobility and walking issues, numbness, pain, sexual dysfunction, sleep issues, speech difficulties, spasticity (stiffness), swallowing disorders, tremor, visual disorders, and weakness.

=<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Treatments for MS = > <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">through physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and cognitive > <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">and vocational rehabilitation
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Although there is no cure for multiple sclerosis there are several drugs, and therapies that will help lessen the effects of the disease. Aubagio, Avonex, Betaseron, Copaxone, Extavia, Gilenya, Novantrone, Rebif, Tecfidera, and Tysabri are all FDA approved medications that will help lessen the symptoms shown in individuals with MS.
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">Along with medication one can lessen the symptoms of MS

=Current Research on MS= > <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">researchers of Edinburgh, Cambridge, and Standford universities have gained a > <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">higher understanding in certain ways of repairing damaged myelin which could > <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">lead to promising theraputic strategies in repairing myelin.
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">In current research as of May 8th 2013

=Literature cited:= <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">1. “Multiple Sclerosis” (2013). Retrieved May 9, 2013, from [] <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">2. “Research” (2013). Retrieved May 9, 2013 from [] <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">3. “Treatments” (n.d.). Retrieved May 9, 2013 from [] <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">4. “What is MS?” (n.d.). Retrieved May 10, 2013 from [] <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16px;">5. Rolak, L. (2009). The Basic Facts: The History of MS. //National MS Society.// Retrieved May 10, 2013 from [] = = = =