MS Symptoms can be unpredictable and variable. One individual may experience just one or even few of the potential symptoms while the other individual encounters several more. Occurs in approximately 80 percent of all individuals, tends to significantly disrupt the ability to engage in regular activity, and can be the most prominent complaint in an individual who otherwise has severe activity limitation. MS symptoms can range from mild to moderate to severe.
MS affects every part of the body and can be either inherited or developed through an acquired disorder. In addition, some of the primary symptoms of MS can develop prior to or simultaneously with one’s diagnosis of MS. It is not unusual for a first-time patient to experience occasional muscle pain or stiffness, which can later turn into more advanced or specific MS symptoms such as loss of muscle co-ordination, difficulty with completing a particular task, or numbness. While these initial MS symptoms may not be extreme or obvious, they can be enough to make someone feel disabled, and MS should be considered as an implication or a drawback of another illness when MS is suspected.
MS is also known as Spasticity. Muscle spasms are one of the many early symptoms of MS. MS often generates sudden and uncontrolled muscle stiffness or spasms that can produce considerable difficulty in carrying out typical daily activities. Muscle spasms can be painful and are usually initially noticeable in the limbs, but can extend to the lower body and even the face, developing into more widespread and pronounced symptoms over time. MS spasticity can affect people of any age but is more common in aged individuals.
MS exacerbates factors that already exist within the patient’s medical history, which means that there is sometimes little that can be done to reverse the initial MS symptoms and slow down the progression of the disease. There is currently no cure for MS, but there are a number of ways to control and slow down the progression of the disease, improve the overall health of the patient, and provide some additional years of quality life. MS symptoms can be managed and controlled using several methods, including lifestyle and diet changes, exercise and healthy habits, vitamin supplementation, medication use, etc. However, despite all of these treatments, the only proven way to truly alleviate the negative effects of MS and prevent it from progressing is to address the root cause of MS by preventing or eliminating MS triggers, such as hereditary factors, environmental stresses, neurological issues, etc.
A recent study conducted at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor shows that certain chemicals can ease MS symptoms in 70% of MS patients. The study was performed on a control group of volunteers who were given a number of anti-inflammatory drugs known to have minimal effect on MS symptoms. Of the group, those given L-carnitine showed the best improvement in terms of reducing the number of relapses, and those taking an NSAID showed the least improvement. The researchers attributed the positive results to the fact that L-carnitine reduces the activity of interferon, a key molecule in MS, and those same anti-inflammatory drugs reduce the activity of inflammatory molecules known as cytokines. Both medications are designed to reduce inflammation and relieve pain, which in turn will relieve the symptoms of MS.
Another study conducted in the field of neurology at the University of Florida indicates that a deficiency in vitamin B12 may play a major role in causing or exacerbating MS. Specifically, the study looked at the effect of vitamin B12 on protein and nerve damage associated with fatigue in MS sufferers. It was found that vitamin B12 significantly reduced protein breakdown in MS patients. Additionally, nerve damage was significantly lessened in those suffering from MS when they received daily doses of vitamin B12. Because vitamin B12 has a molecular structure similar to that of glutathione, it has the potential to reverse the damage done by MS by neutralizing the harmful molecules known as free radicals. In addition to its potential as a treatment for MS symptoms, vitamin B12 is also used to prevent further nerve damage and neurological degeneration that stem from other diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and multiple sclerosis.
Muscle spasms and weakness are often one of the first indicators of MS. MS sufferers who have been diagnosed with this condition are often unable to determine whether their symptoms are due to a flare up of MS or if they are part of a signal of aging. However, recently scientists have discovered that MS can exacerbate weakness in the muscles and joints, which is why many MS sufferers report increased levels of fatigue when they experience muscle spasms and weakness. These findings indicate that MS may not only lead to a loss of strength but can also lead to a decrease in overall mobility and a reduction in energy and stamina.
MS sufferers need to be aware that muscle stiffness is just one of many different symptoms of MS that can manifest themselves in various ways. Therefore, there is no conclusive evidence that only muscle stiffness can be a symptom of MS. However, it is definitely an indication that MS is present. Muscle stiffness, tremor, fatigue and decreased mobility are all common MS symptoms that patients can expect to encounter on a daily basis. These symptoms should not be ignored or underestimated and should be investigated thoroughly by a medical professional if any of them persist.
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