Multiple Sclerosis Patient Education
Eat a healthy balanced diet.
Multiple sclerosis patient education. 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. Oleic and linoleic acids. For printed copies of any of our materials contact an ms navigator at 1 800 344 4867. Locally there are classes designed for people with ms at the multiple sclerosis yoga program.
Vitamin and mineral supplements. Discharge instructions for multiple sclerosis you have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis ms a disease of the brain the spinal cord or both. Mri is used to generate images of the brain and or spinal cord. Ms is an inflammatory disease of the central nervous system cns which is made up of the brain and the spinal cord.
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that causes vision problems numbness and tingling muscle weakness and other problems. 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. When the nerves are damaged messages from the brain are not transmitted very well. 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.
Living with multiple sclerosis. Any reduction in stress. 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. Many of these resources are also listed in our catalog of informational resources.
The recommended diet for people with ms is the same one recommended for all adults. The multiple sclerosis society provides free resources for people living with ms and others. 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 ms is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord central nervous system.
Although stress cannot be totally eliminated from our lives we can learn to manage it more effectively.