Early Stage
No Symptoms Weakness of muscle (Fingertips - distal parts) Visions Problems Balance is off Bladder issues - Lack of control Dizzy/Vertigo
Signs and Symptoms
Depends on size of lesions MRI to diagnose Needs to be at least 2 lesions Progress and remission alternate (Length of time varies) Recurrent attacks - End up in Wind Cold
Mid Stage
Worse Symptoms and more frequent Double vision Epilepsy Muscle spasm Lack of bowel control
Late Stage
Can’t walk
Muscle atrophy
Bladder/bowel = no control
Dementia
Tests
Ct Scan
MRI
Tx
Based on Wei Syndrome tx
Local & Distal
Number on way to diagnose MS
Find number 1 symptoms to pinpoint disease, no explanation for signs and symptoms
Info
Unknown cause May be an immune response Increased rate in Alberta Non specific symptoms Definite location - Damage in CNS