Specifically, it causes damage to the protective myelin sheath that surrounds nerve cells. When a nerve is damaged, signals can slow down or even stop. Nerve damage is caused by inflammation that occurs when the body's immune system attacks its own nervous system. A definitive diagnosis is made when there is evidence of two or more lesions in the spinal column or brain that are discovered on an MRI. These lesions form as scar tissue due to demyelination caused by the body's attack on the myelin sheath surrounding nerve cells.
Multiple Sclerosis comes with a long list of symptoms, which usually appear when a person is 20 to 50 years old. These symptoms include loss of balance, muscle spasms, numbness, problems moving or walking, problems with coordination, tremor, and weakness. Symptoms can also include bladder and bowl issues, eye symptoms such as temporary vision loss or double vision. It can also cause issues with attention span, memory and reason, as well as depression, dizziness and hearing loss. MS may even cause complete or partial paralysis in some individuals, and can cause slurred speech and trouble chewing or swallowing. Although it affects everyone differently and symptoms may vary person to person, symptoms will always be exacerbated when someone with MS suffers a flare up. .
Though it is not known for sure what causes these flare ups, it is thought they can be brought on by physical or emotional stressors. It is also believed that overheating can cause a flare up. When someone suffers an MS flare up it is important that they contact their doctor at the first onset of exacerbated symptoms. A strong steroid such as Solu Medrol will then usually be prescribed in order to prevent permanent damage to nerves. Solu Medrol, like other steroids used to treat MS flare ups is an IV administered medication that requires patients to be hooked up to IVs for hours at a time for a specific number of days determined by the doctor.
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