Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic, immune-mediated disease in which the immune system attacks myelin around nerve fibers.

When myelin and nerves are damaged in the central nervous system, the ability of the nerve is now altered or stops altogether.

This damage prevents communication between the brain and parts of the body. There are four types that vary with the way symptoms present as well as the progression of the disease.

Consider the following with Multiple Sclerosis clients:

Muscle spasticity and tightness
Loss of feeling in legs or feet
Heat can trigger a flare up of symptoms
Balance may be compromised, falls may occur
MS Fatigue is very intense and different than normal fatigue, take breaks and go at an appropriate pace