MS Momentum
Posted on January 6, 2010
Multiple Sclerosis, MS, is a chronic condition that leaves scars and lesions in the brain and the spinal cord that are known as sclerosis. The disease attacks the central nervous system through an autoimmune process that makes the body incapable of distinguishing between the host and the invader causing the body to attack itself.
In MS, myelin, the fatty sheath or coating that surrounds each nerve and acts like the insulation on an electrical wire, is eaten away by the body’s immune system causing demyelization. The myelin allows electrical signals to pass between nerve cells at high speeds. When the myelin is damaged it has some ability to heal itself, however lesions and scar tissue, interfere with the electrical impulses. When the electrical signals are unable to get to and from the brain quickly or don’t get there at all symptoms develop. Permanent symptoms will occur when the myelin is destroyed and the nerve cells are damaged.
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms include: vision problems such as blurred or doubled vision that may advance to involuntary eye movements, pain or temporary loss of sight. Fatigue, muscle stiffness or weakness that may cause clumsiness, dropping things, inability to pick up or hold things and leg dragging; poor balance or changes in walk or gait, dizziness or bobbing from side to side; tingling in arms and legs, shock-like pain and numbness resulting in a decreased ability to feel heat or cold and a reduced sense of touch. Bowel and bladder difficulties; problems concentrating, foggy thinking, getting lost in a familiar surrounding, loss of memory as well as mood related issues: unaccounted depression, sadness, hopelessness, uncontrollable crying and thoughts of death or suicide. There may be times when no symptoms are present, however, it is important to note that even when there are no symptoms, there is a progression of damage.
MS as a disease, attacks more women than men usually between the ages of 20-40. It is found more frequently in cooler climates with Canada having a higher rate of occurrence than the United States. There is no known cure.
Treatment that Restores Function
As disheartening and debilitating as MS can be as a disease there is still much restoration of normal function that can be gained from chiropractic neurology treatment. Once an area of weakness in the electrical activity is identified chiropractic or functional neurological therapies are used to strengthen or bypass the damaged areas. Thus, the electrical impulses are once again able to pass between the nerve cells at high speeds and lost function is restored. In some cases alternative brain pathways are developed to take the place of those nerves which are permanently damaged. This therapy is non-drug and non-surgical using the eyes, reflexes and senses to retrain and strengthen the Central Nervous System.
Concord Medical Chiropractic Neurology offers a comprehensive neurological examination, on site restorative treatment and accepts most major insurance. Some of our MS patients have this to say about the results of their treatment here at Concord Medical.
Patient Testimonials
I first diagnosed myself with MS due to the clumsy, stumbling walk and inability to balance that I had developed. The room was constantly spinning, there was a halo around all of the lights and severe pain on the right side of my body that radiated down my arm and ended with pins and needles in my hands and feet. I was confused and had trouble remembering things. People often thought I was drunk.
After just a few weeks of treatment the severe pain in my right arm is gone and the pins and needles have stopped. I am now regaining function and strength on the entire right side of my body. The vertigo has lessened considerably and my walking has improved by 70%. My concentration and memory are 90% improved and the halo that appeared around all of the lights is gone. D.E.
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When I first came to Concord Medical I was on medical disability from my job. I had lost the ability to read, was extremely dizzy and was having trouble walking and mentally processing.
After completing the treatment I am back at work and able to function like everyone else around me. I can read, process thoughts quickly and am no longer dizzy. D.G.
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I first discovered I had MS when I was in the shower and could only feel the water on one side of my body. That was soon followed by double-vision and then a diagnosis.
By the time I was introduced to Concord Medical Chiropractic Neurology I had a herniated disc in my neck, uncontrollable tremors in my head and I had given up on doctors. My MD opted for surgery, the PT I was seeing for the disc gave me a pinched nerve and the MS was getting progressively worse.
Today, the pain has decreased, the tremors are greatly reduced and I feel as though I am making sustainable progress. I hope to leave the wheelchair behind some day and take back all that MS has tried to take from me. S.W.
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Complimentary Consultation
If you or someone you know is experiencing any of the symptoms listed above you may not have MS but you should be seen by an expert as soon as possible. To schedule a consultation please call 302-668-8082, mention this blog entry and the consultation will be free of charge.
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