WHAT IS MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
A chronic disease of the central nervous system affects the brain and spinal cord. MS occurs when myelin, a substance covering nerve fibers deteriorates and scar tissue forms. This distorts messages to or from brain, resulting in a variety of symptoms varying from mild or severe
Person with MS can experience: Vision Problems, Tingling or Numbness , Muscle Weakness , Loss of Balance/Coordination , Walking Problems , Excessive Fatigue , Bladder/Bowel difficulties , Memory Loss , Slurred Speech.
MS Facts: MS can appear between the ages of 15 and 50 , Women are affected more than men. , Over 350,000 Americans have MS. , Approximately 200 cases are diagnosed weekly. , The Cause and Cure are not Known.