multiple sclerosis 2003
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Cole WilsonNicole Cauchois
Matt Main
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Slows/blocks message between brain & body
Primarily damages the myelin sheath◦ Myelin sheath – material that protects nerve cells
Affects brain and spinal cord thinning or complete loss of myelin sheath Nervous system disease Also known as MS
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Muscle weakness Visual disturbance Trouble coordinating Loss of balance
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Numbness and prickling Memory problems Tremors Slurred speech Pain/loss of vision
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Cause in mostly unknown Could possibly be a metabolically
dependent disease Could be caused by the Epstein-Barr virus Possibly caused by lack of Vitamin D during
childhood Genetic factors play a role in MS
◦ No single gene is responsible
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2x as many women are affected than men Over ¼ million affected in the United States Ranges between 2 and 150 people per
100,000 depending on country or population
First symptoms show up between ages 20-40
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3 major drugs are available for treatment◦ Known as ABC drugs◦ Only slows down progression of MS
Physical therapy◦ Strengthens and retrains effective muscles
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◦ Bee venom◦ Marijuana◦ Vitamins and minerals◦ Tai-chi◦ Echinacea
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No way to prevent Good nutrition Lots of rest Avoid
◦ Stress◦ Heat◦ Physical exertion
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