Learning about MS and how it affects the body is helpful in better understanding this unpredictable disease. This page of the eMedTV archives contains information about MS and explains how it leads to problems with muscle control and vision.
Common early symptoms of MS include vague feelings of weakness, clumsiness, or exhaustion. This segment of the eMedTV library covers early symptoms of MS, including information on specific symptoms such as optic neuritis.
Since a diagnosis is generally made after symptoms occur, an MS symptoms list can be helpful for initially checking specific symptoms. This eMedTV resource offers an MS symptoms list and includes a link to detailed information on these symptoms.
Since most people don't recognize the early symptoms because their MS attacks are mild, diagnosing MS may be difficult. This eMedTV resource provides a detailed description of the tests used in diagnosing MS, such as blood tests, MRI, and spinal tap.
MS treatment cannot cure MS, but it can help to manage the symptoms and control the progression of the disease. This eMedTV resource explains different MS treatment options and discusses the importance of emotional support during the process.
MS medications are commonly used to manage MS symptoms and relapses. As discussed in this eMedTV segment, specific MS medications can be administered to treat a variety of MS symptoms, such as weakness, vision problems, and lack of coordination.
An MS cure currently does not exist, but various treatments have been successful in managing symptoms. This eMedTV segment further explores the possibility of finding an MS cure and lists some unproven, so-called "cures," such as snake venom.
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