When Was Multiple Sclerosis First Diagnosed?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. The disease has been recognized for centuries, but it was not until the 19th century that it began to be recognized as a distinct clinical entity.The first description of...
A Personal Guide to Managing Spasticity
Spasticity, that stubborn and unwelcome visitor in the life of anyone with multiple sclerosis, is a symptom that refuses to be ignored. It grips our muscles, tugging at them until they stiffen, tighten, and refuse to release, leaving behind a trail of pain and...
Multiple Sclerosis Signs and Symptoms
There are more than 80 symptoms that can be linked to Multiple Sclerosis, and its silent, insidious nature means it often remains undiagnosed for years—sometimes decades. In my own journey, I suspect I carried MS for at least ten years, perhaps as long as thirty-five,...
Frequently Asked Questions About Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
When I was first diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis I had some many questions. Here are a few of the most important ones, with answers. What is multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disorder in which the healthy tissue in the central nervous system...
My Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis (With Tips On How to Get a Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis)
It was a quiet November morning when my multiple sclerosis diagnosis became official. It was when the doctor looked at me with an expression that was neither soft nor unkind. “You definitely have multiple sclerosis,” he said, the weight of his words lingering in the...