The task of confirming a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS), one of the commonest neurological disorders affecting young adults, has altered significantly in the magnetic resonance imaging era. Conversely, key principles, most notably objective documentation of neurological dissemination in time and ...
There's no single test that can tell whether you have multiple sclerosis (MS), so it may take some time and multiple doctor visits to get a diagnosis. Doctors use a combination of physical exams, medical history questions, imaging tests, and laboratory tests to diagnose the condition. The ...
And, not long after, in an unexpected___, I became the patient, with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis(诊断为多发性硬化症)at age 31. Now, 20 years later, I sit all the time —in a wheelchair.For___I could, I continued to see patients from my chair, but I had to resign when...
“I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis my senior year in college when I lost my ability to speak coherently. After three years of exacerbations causing loss of speech, Bell's palsy and bouts of generalized paralysis, I woke up one morning to find my vision severely disturbed. The world lo...
Angie recalls her multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis and describes how she and her husband are raising two children while both coping with this condition. Angie: My name is Angie and my journey with MS began back in 1999. You know, I was looking for Mr. Right and somehow, I know i...
Extracellular miR-145, miR-223 and miR-326 expression signature allow for differential diagnosis of immune-mediated neuroinflammatory diseases Although misdiagnosis of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) with neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE) or multiple sclerosis (M... WE Shara...
Shared experiences can ease the fear and uncertainty associated with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Why is a sense of community so important? Magnetic Therapy for MS How are magnetic fields used to tamp down inflammation in MS? How MS Progresses A neurologist defines the stages of MS. When...
A differential diagnosis may be especially important with syphilis given that it is sometimes referred to as the "Great Imitator." This is not only because it mimics other diseases but also because the range of symptoms it can mimic changes with the different stages of the infection (known as...
MS’s damage to the nerves may also causeblurry vision, while the damage to the brain tissue may lead to difficulty concentrating, memory loss, and depression. “More than 50 percent of people with MS will have a depressive episode sometime in their life after an MS diagnosis. It's more...
Multiple sclerosis PT is helpful both with early-onset and as the disease progresses. Let’s look at what you might expect for each stage. Diagnosis and Early Onset From the beginning, physical therapists are good at recognizing the disability and finding ways to correct it or compensate for ...