Everyone’s experience with MS is a little different; however there are basic categories that MS is divided into, depending on the pattern that an individual is experiencing. For more information please see types of MS.
Are there treatments for MS?
We now have a variety of treatments which can help to manage attacks, to moderate the disease course for many, and deal with symptoms. This is described in the treatment section.
In general, anything that you can do to adopt a healthy living approach to things will maximize your potential for living well with MS. A balanced diet, adequate rest, and regular exercise will all help to improve your sense of well being, and help to equip your body to manage the disease.
Some facts about MS:
Canadians have one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world.
MS is the most common neurological disease affecting young adults in Canada.
Every day, three more people in Canada are diagnosed with MS.
Women are more than three times as likely to develop MS as men.
MS can cause loss of balance, impaired speech, extreme fatigue, double vision and paralysis.
MS was first identified and described by a French neurologist, Dr. Jean-Martin Charcot, in 1868.
We don't know what causes MS but researchers are closer to finding the answer.
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