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What is Multiple Sclerosis?

In people with MS, there are three processes going on that normally do not occur in healthy people.

tiny patches of inflammation in the brain and spinal cord

protective myelin coating around the nerve fibers starts to deteriorate

nerve fibers may be damaged or destroyed

These processes are never the same in any two people with MS. When they occur how quickly and to what extent varies widely.

When the damage becomes significant, persons with MS experience the characteristic symptoms of poor muscle coordination, numbness or tingling, weakness and fatigue and other problems.

Once the inflammation has subsided, special cells within the nervous system begin to repair the myelin that was damaged by the inflammation.

This cycle of damage and recovery occurs over and over in the white matter, often unnoticed, especially in early stages of the disease.

If the inflammation occurs repeatedly in the same place, the repair processes may not be able to "keep up," and permanent damage may occur.

When the inflammation covers a large area, it can often leave a scar in the nervous system, known as a "plaque" which can be identified through an MRI scan.

Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms

Most people with MS initially experience episodes that go away, either partially or completely, but return, or relapse, later. Although the symptoms vary from person to person, common symptoms of MS include:

Weakness or fatigue - particularly one leg feeling heavy and being difficult to lift, especially at the end of the day. Is a debilitating kind of overall weariness, which is unpredictable and unrelated to your activity.

Numbness or tingling - Numbness of the face, body, or extremities is one of the most common symptoms of MS, and is often the first symptom experienced by those eventually diagnosed as having MS. The numbness may be mild or so severe that it interferes with the ability to use the affected body part.

Blurred vision or visual loss

Speech problems

Poor coordination of muscle movements

Difficulty with bladder or bowel control

Muscle rigidity or stiffness (spasticity)

Challenges with memory or other thinking skills

Exercising with Multiple Sclerosis

Research now shows MS sufferers benefit from exercise which promotes cardiovascular fitness, a sense of well-being, helps regulate appetite, bowel movements, and sleep patterns.

Jogging, walking, and aerobic exercises are helpful when strength and coordination are not affected.

Stationary bicycle riding may be more practical if walking or balance are impaired.

Swimming is particularly helpful for stretching and cardiovascular fitness.

Yoga and Tai Chi are good for stretching and a sense of well-being.

A 1996 study of people with mild to moderate disability from MS at the University of Utah, demonstrated the payoffs. Regular aerobic exercise—exercise vigorous enough to raise the pulse and respiration rate—increased fitness, arm and leg strength, workout capacity, and improved the participants' bowel and bladder control. People in the study also reported reduced depression, fatigue, and anger.

Bee venom is widely used to treat multiple sclerosis with mixed results. "The Bee Lady" Dr Pat Wagner was treated with many drugs for MS before discovering bee venom therapy which she credits with making her "a new person."

Her account of her treatment can be found at http://www.olg.com/beelady/

Dr Ross Hauser, MD, a doctor practicing with bee venom in his Oak Park Illinois clinic is carrying out a clinical trial with MS patients approved by the International Review board of the American College for Advancement of Medicine.

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