Effects+of+Multiple+Sclerosis+Benjamin+and+Marcus

 =Effects of Multiple Sclerosis = One of the many symptoms of MS is pathologic nystagmus. Pathologic nystagmus is when the eye involuntarily moves. It is characterized by smooth movement in one direction, then suddenly jerking in the other, and repeating this process. Here is a list of some of the common effects of MS.

Most of these have to do with the nerves not getting signals through; i.e numbness, coordination and balance problems.

 -Weakness of limbs, especially legs -Dragging feet  -Numbness and pins and needles -Burning sensations
 * Initial Symptoms** [[image:file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/HELLO/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg]]

-Blurred or double vision -Loss of vision in one eye -Tremors -Difficulties with memory -Slurred Speech -Poor coordination and balance -Severe fatigue -Loss of bladder control -Dizziness and vertigo -Dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing) -Headache -Hearing problems -Itching -Pain -Seizures -Spasticity
 * Less common initial symptoms**
 * Other**

**Symptoms can be divided into:**

Weakness, numbness, tremor, loss of vision, pain, paralysis, loss of balance, and bladder and bowel dysfunction. Can be managed well with medication and rehabilitation
 * Primary** – direct results of damage to the myelin sheath, includes

Includes bedsores, weakness, muscle imbalances, shallow ineffective breathing etc.
 * Secondary** – complications that arise out of the primary symptoms

**Tertiary** – the social, vocational, and psychological complications from the symptoms. A person who can’t walk or drive may lose their livelihood. The strain of dealing with MS may affect personal relationships. Even though this patient has MS and has paralysis in his lower part of the body, she still exercises, keeping her healthy and relieving the symptoms.

Can you name the three groups of symptoms of MS? What is the main reason for most of symptoms?
 * Test Yourself!**

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