Table of Contents

What is Multiple Sclerosis?

Symptoms of MS

Different Types of MS

Causes of MS

How is MS Diagnosed?

Clinical Exam

How do I know if I'm having a relapse?

What do I do if I am having a relapse?

Signs and symptoms of MS

Symptom Managment
Vision
Altered Sensation
Fatigue
Badder and Bowel
Sexual Difficulties
Memory/Cognition

Complimentary and Alternative Medicine

Drug Treatment Options

Drug Chart

Coping with MS

The MS Clinic

MS Society Services

Definitions

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS is made up of the brain and spinal cord. The CNS nerves are made up of single neurons that are responsible for carrying messages from the brain. Each neuron is made up of a nucleus, dendrites, axon, cell body and a covering called the myelin sheath.

The myelin sheath protects the nerve (axon) from damage. In MS, the body's own defences (t-cells) attack the myelin, the substance that protects the nerve fibers of the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord.