Multiple Sclerosis Patient Education

Multiple sclerosis ms is a cell mediated autoimmune condition characterised by repeated episodes of inflammation of the nervous tissue in the brain and spinal cord causing loss of the insulating myelin sheath.

Multiple sclerosis patient education. Oleic and linoleic acids. Multiple sclerosis is a disease that causes vision problems numbness and tingling muscle weakness and other problems. The recommended diet for people with ms is the same one recommended for all adults. When the nerves are damaged messages from the brain are not transmitted very well.

In ms the immune system attacks the protective sheath myelin that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body. Multiple sclerosis ms is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord central nervous system. Locally there are classes designed for people with ms at the multiple sclerosis yoga program. Augusta multiple sclerosis center patient and family education.

Avoid midday heat bathe in warm rather than hot water and use ice packs iced drinks and cool baths to reduce symptoms. Although stress cannot be totally eliminated from our lives we can learn to manage it more effectively. Living with multiple sclerosis. Ohsu flame logo in white oregon health science university is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for all oregonians through excellence innovation and leadership in health care education and research.

In addition to a complete medical history physical examination and a detailed neurological examination a doctor will order an mri scan of the head and spine to look for the characteristic lesions of ms. Eat a healthy balanced diet. Discharge instructions for multiple sclerosis you have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis ms a disease of the brain the spinal cord or both. Ms involves the destruction of the covering of the nerves myelin sheath.

Any reduction in stress. Mri is used to generate images of the brain and or spinal cord. Many of these resources are also listed in our catalog of informational resources. Vitamin and mineral supplements.

It happens when the body s infection fighting system attacks and damages nerve cells and their connections in the brain and spinal cord figure 1.