Multiple Sclerosis

Your EEG (electroencephalogram, or measure of brain activity) is not normally affected by MS. But your EEG can tell you about MS if used in conjunction with another diagnostic tool called a VEP (visual evoked potential) test. In a VEP test, you are seated in front of a computer screen while connected to an EEG. The screen displays different patterns (flashing dots or checkerboards), and the EEG measures the brain's response to the stimulus. More importantly, the brain records the delay between the stimulus and the brain's response. When someone with MS has Optic Neuritis, the signals from the eyes to the brain are delayed, and the VEP test will show this.

While we can't predict with single-person accuracy who will and will not develop MS, we can tell you the odds. This is done using epidemiology, or the study of disease patterns.

For example, we know that you have a higher risk of developing MS if you have a first-degree relative (parent, sibling, etc) who also has MS. In general, people have about a 1 in 750 risk of developing MS. If you have a first-degree relative with MS, that risk increases to anywhere between 1 in 100 and 1 in 40.

It's not all genetics, though. You can see this through the "identical twin" example. If you have an identical twin (someone with your exact gene structure, etc) who has MS, your risk of developing MS is 1 in 4. If it were all genetic, your risk would be 100%, but the fact that your risk is only 25% means that there are other factors involved, such as ethnicity, geography, and some infectious trigger which all lead to the development of MS.

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The answer is "it depends." MS, by itself, does not affect the immune system, discounting the autoimmune response which triggers it. Other immune function still occurs normally. This means that if a person with MS catches the H1N1 virus (the swine flu), he is affected the same as someone without MS.

The medications, however, that the person with MS is taking can potentially cause an increased risk of infection. If the person is taking immunosuppressant medications, such as Novantrone, the person is more susceptible to any viral or bacterial infection because of the induced decrease in immune system activity. Users of the immunomodulating drugs such as Rebif, Betaseron, Copaxone, Avonex, or Tysabri are not any more susceptible to viral or bacterial infections than someone without MS.

HIV destroys the body's immune system while multiple sclerosis causes the immune system to become less efficient

Those diagnosed with MS are expected to live long, full lives just as those without MS. The most common cause of death among MS patients is heart disease, cancer, and stroke, none of which are caused by the disease itself and are experienced equally across all races and genders regardless of diagnosis. What makes MS so unique is that its symptoms can lay dormant for a long time. Symptom relapses will happen differently for each patient, sometimes appearing at regular intervals and other times not appearing at all. Because MS is not fatal, it is important for patients to keep a positive attitude and continue on with their hobbies and daily activities as much as possible. MS can try and limit your ability to live life to the fullest, but it is up to you to manage your MS symptoms and pursue your life’s goals without letting MS stand in your way.

The immune system of the human body is located throughout the body. It has to do with our thyroid, and adrenal glands. The white blood cells we have are perhaps the most important aspect for fighting off illness.

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55% of sufferers can experience blurred or double vision

MS can affect the bladder and cause incontinence.

To answer the question in technical terms, no one has actually died from Multiple Sclerosis. MS itself is not fatal. Its side-effects, however, can prove to be fatal. For example, someone losing the muscle control over their swallowing could choke to death. Or someone who has reduced bladder control could die of infection. But by itself, MS is not fatal.

They are very different conditions. A good doctor would not confuse them.

No. Multiple sclerosis, MS, is an autoimmune affliction wherein the sheath of the nerves in the body is destroyed. The covering, myelin, is over all neurons, and as the disease progresses, the myelin disappears and the operation of the nerves becomes less effective until neuron after neuron fails. Loss of muscle control, sensation, cognition and a number of other aspects of body function continues. It may be a "quality of life issue" but it certainly means decreased mobility and level of function. MS is something we haven't found a cause for. Is it genetic? Does some virus sneak in and "set a person up" for an autoimmune reaction later in life? We don't know. It is doubtful that any back surgery or any number of back surgeries will cause demyelination. Just try to find a causal connection. Not even the sharpest attorney could make a case. No doctor will stand up and say any kind of surgery can cause MS. It just doesn't make medical sense. Need a link to the Wikipedia article on MS and its causes? You got it.

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Current studies suggest that this is false premises. There is a rapid raise of African Americans and Asians both male and female are being diagnosised with MS at a rate above the current average. The real issue is medical institutions centered on a preconcieve notion (racial bias) that only certian racial groups have had a better chance of developing multiple sclerosis without actual gathering real data about other rational groups.

Mild subchondral sclerosis refers to an increase in bone density beneath the cartilage surface, often indicating joint stress or early degenerative changes. Marginal osteophyte formation involves the development of bony growths at the edges of joints, which can occur due to osteoarthritis as the body attempts to stabilize the joint. Extensive calcification of the menisci indicates the accumulation of calcium deposits in the cartilage structures of the knee, which may suggest degeneration or injury. Together, these findings typically reflect chronic joint changes associated with osteoarthritis or similar conditions.

Sclerosis of the T12 vertebra can be managed through a combination of approaches, depending on the severity of symptoms and underlying causes. Treatment options may include physical therapy to improve mobility and strengthen surrounding muscles, pain management with medications, and lifestyle modifications to reduce strain on the back. In some cases, imaging such as MRI may be required to assess any underlying conditions, and more invasive procedures, such as injections or surgery, may be considered if conservative measures are ineffective. Always consult a healthcare professional for a tailored treatment plan.