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Created with Fabric.js 1.4.5 Symptoms LMS is caused by damage tomyelin sheath. This sheath is theprotective covering that surroundsnerve cells. When this nerve coveringis damaged, nerve signals slow down or stop. Symptoms vary because the location andseverity of each attack can be different. Attackscan last for days, weeks, or months. Attacks arefollowed by periods of reduced or no symptoms(remissions). Fever, hot baths, sun exposure,and stress can trigger or worsen attacks. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune diseasethat affects the brain and spinalcord (central nervous system). Causes Multiple sclerosis Treatment There is no knowncure for multiplesclerosis at thistime. But, there aretreatments that mayslow the disease.The goal oftreatment is tocontrol symptomsand help youmaintain a normalquality of life. When to Contact a Medical Professional Call your healthcare provider if:..... You develop anysymptoms of MSYour symptoms getworse, even with treatmentThe conditionworsens to the pointwhere home care is no longer possible Sources: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001747/#adam_000737.disease.causes Muscle symptoms: Muscle spasms Problems moving arms or legs Problems with coordination Bowel and bladder symptoms: Constipation and stool leakageDifficulty beginning to urinateStrong urge to urinate Eye symptoms: Double visionVision loss(Usually one eye at a time)Uncontrollable rapid eye movements brain and nerve symptoms: Decreased attention span, poor judgment, and memory lossDifficulty reasoning and solving problemsTingling, crawling, or burning feeling in the arms and legs
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