Multiple Sclerosis Patient Education

Mri is used to generate images of the brain and or spinal cord.

Multiple sclerosis patient education. Ms involves the destruction of the covering of the nerves myelin sheath. 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. Many of these resources are also listed in our catalog of informational resources. 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.

For printed copies of any of our materials contact an ms navigator at 1 800 344 4867. Avoid midday heat bathe in warm rather than hot water and use ice packs iced drinks and cool baths to reduce symptoms. Any reduction in stress. Discharge instructions for multiple sclerosis you have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis ms a disease of the brain the spinal cord or both.

Locally there are classes designed for people with ms at the multiple sclerosis yoga program. Living with multiple sclerosis. Although stress cannot be totally eliminated from our lives we can learn to manage it more effectively. Vitamin and mineral supplements.

The multiple sclerosis society provides free resources for people living with ms and others. Eat a healthy balanced diet. 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. 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.

When the nerves are damaged messages from the brain are not transmitted very well. Oleic and linoleic acids. Multiple sclerosis is a disease that causes vision problems numbness and tingling muscle weakness and other problems. 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.