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- Multiple sclerosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
When the protective myelin is damaged and the nerve fiber is exposed, the messages traveling along that nerve fiber may be slowed or blocked It isn't clear why MS develops in some people and not others A combination of genetics and environmental factors may increase the risk of MS
- Multiple sclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Ask your healthcare team about your MS, including your test results, treatment options and, if you like, your prognosis As you learn more about MS, you may become more confident in making treatment decisions
- Vitamin D and MS: Is there any connection? - Mayo Clinic
Several studies have shown that people who get more sun exposure and vitamin D in their diets are less likely to have MS Taking vitamin D supplements is considered an important way to modify your risk of the disease Some studies also suggest that vitamin D may benefit people who already have MS
- Emerging treatments for multiple sclerosis - Mayo Clinic
About 10% to 15% of people with multiple sclerosis are diagnosed with a progressive form, called primary-progressive MS (PPMS), at the onset of the disease A DMT called ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) can slow down the progression of disability over time
- Exercise and multiple sclerosis - Mayo Clinic
People with MS can benefit from at least 30 minutes of physical activity at least five days a week Regular aerobic exercise can increase strength and balance, improve bowel and bladder control, and decrease stiffness, known as spasticity, related to MS
- Demyelinating disease: What can you do about it? - Mayo Clinic
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common demyelinating disease of the central nervous system In this disease, the immune system attacks the myelin sheath or the cells that produce and maintain it
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation - Mayo Clinic
Overview Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of major depression It's called a "noninvasive" procedure because it's done without using surgery or cutting the skin Approved by the U S Food and Drug Administration (FDA), TMS usually is used only when other depression treatments haven't been
- Trigeminal neuralgia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Overview Trigeminal neuralgia (try-JEM-ih-nul nu-RAL-juh) is a condition that causes intense pain similar to an electric shock on one side of the face It affects the trigeminal nerve, which carries signals from the face to the brain Even light touch from brushing your teeth or putting on makeup may trigger a jolt of pain Trigeminal neuralgia can be long-lasting It's known as a chronic pain
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