Multiple Sclerosis can come in many forms and can affect people very differently. It is a disease of the brain and spinal cord, it occurs from damage on the myelin sheath that is around the nerve fibers in the central nervous system. This affects the transmission of nerve signals between the brain, spinal cord, and the rest of the body. Early on symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis can include; stiffness, tingling, and blurred vision, the most common signs of a person with developed Multiple Sclerosis are muscle stiffness, joint problems, thinking problems, and some urinary problems. Currently there is no cure for the disease but there are many treatments to help with the disease. The detriments and issues that come along with this disease can majorly effect the oral health of the person. Multiple Sclerosis can greatly effect the oral health of the patient, but there are many ways in which you can prevent this from happening. According to the National MS Society, Multiple Sclerosis is thought to be a immune-medicated disorder, which means the immune system attacks healthy tissue. Some of the most common signs …show more content…
Most people that are diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis suffer from MS attacks. Just like with the disease, some are worse than others, when an MS attack occurs the symptoms that the person has worsen and can become unbearable. Treatments for MS can aid in speeding up the recovery of attacks and can slow the progression of the disease, the medication that is most commonly used is corticosteroids, an oral prednisone that will reduce nerve inflammation. Plasma exchanges are also used when symptoms are severe and haven’t responded to steroids. The prognosis of a person with Multiple Sclerosis is very positive if managed and good health is maintained, even though there is still no cure for the