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What Questions are Often Asked About Multiple Sclerosis?

MS the Disease

  • What is MS?
  • What causes MS?
  • Is there a cure for MS?
  • What are the different types of MS?
  • What are some of the symptoms of MS?
  • How does MS progress?
  • Will my MS progress quickly?

 

Diagnosing MS

  • How is MS diagnosed?
  • What are evoked potentials, and why are they measured in MS diagnosis?
  • What is a lumbar puncture (spinal tap)?
  • What is an MRI scan?
  • Where can I find more resources on diagnosing MS?

 

Living with MS

  • Can I have children if I have MS?
  • Is MS hereditary? Will my children have MS?
  • Can I exercise if I have MS?

 

Finding Support

  • How can I find someone to talk to about MS?
  • How do I find a support group in my area?
  • Where can I find more resources on understanding MS?

 

Treating MS

  • What factors should I consider before choosing a therapy?

  • Why is there a difference in injection frequency for similar treatments - eg interferon beta?

  • What expectations should I have from therapy?

  • Does any drug slow the progression of the disease?

  • What about complementary or alternative medicine?

Neuro-Physiotherapy

  • What is neuro-physiotherapy?

  • How does it differ from physiotherapy?

  • What does it involve?

  • How is it different to occupational therapy?

 
Author: Cheryl Currie   Date Created: 9:2:2006   Date Updated: 7:3:2007
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