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Immunity is an extensive topic that can be most simply defined as protection from disease. When germs enter the body, they start to reproduce. This invasion, called an infection, is what causes illness. The immune system responds by making proteins, called antibodies, which help destroy the germs. Antibodies remain in the bloodstream and provide protection … Read more
People with MS commonly experience symptoms such as fatigue, numbness and tingling, muscle spasms, walking difficulties, bladder and bowel difficulties, vision problems and cognitive changes. There are a number of other MS symptoms that don’t occur as often. Could you repeat that? Approximately 25 to 40 percent of people with MS have problems with their … Read more
MS caregivers play an indispensable role in their loved ones’ lives. ACP recently partnered with UsAgainstAlzheimer’s on two surveys to learn more about the challenges that caregivers face and their relationships with healthcare providers. The top three stressors experienced by caregivers are uncertainty about the future, stress and not having time for oneself. Caregivers shared … Read more
People living with conditions like MS are the experts on what it’s like to live with chronic illness and the impact of treatments on quality of life. Engaging patients and caregivers as true partners in research has the potential to improve research, answering the questions that matter most to people living with health conditions like … Read more
A recent study found that almost 80 percent of people with MS experience bladder dysfunction. Bladder issues in MS happen when nerve signals to the bladder and urinary sphincter are blocked or delayed because of MS lesions in the brain and/or spinal cord. Not all bladder issues are caused by nerve damage. Other causes include … Read more
A recent study found that almost half of people with MS experience constipation and almost one third have fecal incontinence. MS can disrupt bowel function in a number of ways. The movement of stool through the colon can be affected by nerve damage, weakened or spastic abdominal muscles, or common MS symptoms like depression or … Read more