Multiple Sclerosis Cure - It's Not the Medication

For many years now scientists and doctors have battled to find a Multiple Sclerosis cure. As you are probably aware this Multiple Sclerosis cure has eluded them and the medications are available today simply mask the symptoms and delay the inevitable onset of MS.

In order to deal with MS you need to address the root problem instead of trying to treat the symptoms. Here is what leading scientist, Dr. Robert O. Young, has to say about the ROOT cause of Multiple Sclerosis: "There is only One Sickness and One Disease, and this one sickness is the over-acidification of the body due primarily to an inverted way of living, thinking, and eating... there can therefore be only one remedy and treatment, and that is to alkalize the body and break the cycle of imbalance, thus allowing us to experience the energy, vitality and true health we are all meant to have.

Dr. Young is an American microbiologist and nutrition scientist and known as one of the top research scientists in the world. His findings are currently sending shock-waves throughout the scientific community. Effectively what he is saying is that Multiple Sclerosis is merely a warning sign of a breakdown in your body due to your lifestyle (diet) that takes you out of balance, and as soon as these acids stop overflowing, your body will get a rest from constantly working to absorb and neutralise them, and this cleansing process will help your body start to heal and rebuild itself.

He is advocating that once you focus on the root cause of your Multiple Sclerosis you will see it from a different perspective and that instead of thinking about drugs and medication and about fighting the symptoms you will begin to think about treating the cause which will lead you to a Multiple Sclerosis cure.

I guess if you begin to think about it logically this human body has been in its present format for a couple of hundred thousand years and it is only in the last hundred or so years that the fuel for this body has radically changed. Umpteen previous generations have fuelled their bodies with the fruits of the land which included nuts, seeds, berries, fruit and vegetables and fish so why should it be any surprise that the diet of today has led us to a multitude of diseases and ailments.

It makes perfect sense then that you only get out what you put in and for anyone searching for a Multiple Sclerosis cure a good starting point would be with diet. As your natural inner balance is restored, you will begin to experience renewed energy, absence of pain and aches, and more and more of your symptoms associated to Multiple Sclerosis will disappear... They are your first steps to freedom from Multiple Sclerosis medication!

Multiple Sclerosis And Heat Sensitivity

This is the first in a series of articles that I'm writing about my

multiple sclerosis symptoms. I'm not a doctor and I try to talk in

layman's terms. This article is about heat sensitivity which is a

common symptom for people with multiple sclerosis. I've been

diagnosed with the disease since 1991 but now that I know heat

sensitivity is a symptom I can date it back to at least 1980. Since I

began writing articles and my e-book I've started to remember things

from my past that happened a lot in the 80's. If I'd been smart I

probably would have and should have gone in to see a doctor but the

things I was noticing always had a logical explanation. I've had MS in

my body for at least 27 years so I consider myself an expert on the

disease as it pertains to me. I now have secondary progressive MS

and just about everything that can happen to a person's body with

MS has now happened to mine. I try to include many stories in my

articles about my personal life which I hope are more fun to read than

articles with a lot of doctor mumbo jumbo. I hope you enjoy all of my

articles and find them informative!

The technical information below is from a Mayo Clinic website. I

was born in Rochester, Minnesota where the Mayo Clinic is located.

Mayo has a reputation as a leading health care facility in the world. I

will use the clinic as my expert reference in all my articles for

explanation of difficult words and subjects. I'll be recollecting some of

my own experiences with MS over the past 27 years!

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and potentially debilitating

disease that affects your central nervous system which is made up of

your brain and spinal cord. Multiple sclerosis is widely believed to be

an auto immune disease, a condition in which your immune system

attacks components of your body as if they're foreign.

In multiple sclerosis, the body mistakenly directs antibodies and

white blood cells against proteins in the myelin sheath, a fatty

substance that insulates nerve fibers in your brain and spinal cord.

This results in inflammation and injury to the sheath and ultimately to

the nerves that it surrounds. The result may be multiple areas of

scarring (sclerosis). Eventually, this damage can slow or block the

nerve signals that control muscle coordination, strength, sensation

and vision.

Multiple sclerosis affects an estimated 400,000 people in the

United States and probably more than 1 million people around the

world -- including twice as many women as men. Most people

experience their first signs or symptoms between ages 20 and 40.

Multiple sclerosis is unpredictable and varies in severity. In some

people multiple sclerosis is a mild illness but it can lead to

permanent disability in others. Treatments can modify the course of

the disease and relieve symptoms.

For reasons that are not too well understood, extremely cold

temperatures and changes in temperature can also cause MS

symptoms, usually spasticity to flare. It is important to remember

that while climate may worsen the symptoms of MS, climate changes

do not produce more actual nerve damage. The adverse effects of

temperature and humidity are generally temporary.

Many people with multiple sclerosis don't like heat. I'm one of

them. In fact I can date problems with heat all the way back to

1980 when I managed health clubs and possibly even before that! In

my club days I would jump in the whirlpool after a workout or after my

work shift. The pools were at least 105 degrees! I get out of the

whirlpool and I'd have strange feelings. I'd be lightheaded, woozy

and a little uncoordinated. After awhile I decided not to go in

whirlpools because of those strange feelings. It wasn't a conscious

thought but I just avoided the pools. I stayed in the health club

business for almost 7 years and I bet I wasn't in the pools more than

10 times after 1980.

Nowadays, I don't care for hot summer days, a hot apartment,

high humidity, whirlpools, saunas, dressing too warmly, really hot

showers or tanning beds. I also don't like to get sick. About a year

ago I had a cold with a fever. Nowadays, as soon as I feel a fever

coming on I start popping aspirin which goes to battle the fever. I

was a little slow this last time taking aspirin and I got so hot that my

legs stopped working completely!

I can now ride my scooter everywhere in my apartment so I knew

when I had that fever that I would be OK. Max is the nickname I gave

my scooter. As long as I have him I feel like I can take on any

challenges that MS can give me and I have taken some on! The

most challenging thing I experienced that night I had my fever was

crawling to Max and having difficulties hoisting myself onto his seat.

When you have no leg strength and can't feel them it's very difficult to

get your legs to do anything! It was like they were paralyzed. My brain

was telling my legs to move and they just wouldn't listen.

So I lined up my body with Max's seat as best as I could and used my

arms to lift myself up. It took me a couple of times but I finally did it!

Heat or high humidity can make people with MS experience a

temporary worsening of their symptoms. Doctors believe that this

occurs because heat causes nerves (whose myelin covering has

been destroyed by MS) to conduct electrical signals even less

efficiently.

Diseases of The Nervous System - Multiple Sclerosis - Effects on Walking

1.) What is Multiple sclerosis (MS)?

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that attacks the central nervous system (CNS). It is considered to be a chronic and often times disabling disease. The CNS includes the brain, spinal cords and optic nerves. Symptoms of multiple sclerosis may vary and can include numbness in the limbs, or it may become more severe and develop into paralysis or loss of vision. The severity and progress of this disease are unpredictable and will vary actually from person to person.

2.) MS, an Autoimmune Disease

What does this mean? - An autoimmune disease is when the body's own defenses attack the nervous system. In other words, the body's defenses will attack the myelin, which are the fatty substances that surround and protect nerve fibers of the CNS. When these nerve fibers get damaged, the myelin then forms scar tissue (otherwise known as sclerosis). As a result of damaged or destroyed nerve fibers, nerve impulses that travel to and from the brain and spinal cord can be disturbed. Meaning that transmission of these impulses can be interrupted; this can produce a variety of symptoms.

3.) The Cause of Multiple Sclerosis

While the exact cause of this disease is not known, scientists currently believe that there are a combination of several factors that lead to MS. These factors include:

A.) Environmental

Ms is known to occur more often in areas of the world that are farther from the equator. Studies have shown that when a person is born in an area with a high risk and then move to an area of lower risk, before the age of 15, the person can acquire the risk of the new area. - Some researchers attribute this to the amount of vitamin D that a person will receive, as a result of living in each area, due to sunlight.

B.) Genetic

While multiple sclerosis is not hereditary, it has been shown that individuals with a first-degree relative, parent or sibling with MS, does increase the risk of developing the disease.

4.) Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

Balance and weakness problems can develop when a person suffers from MS. This can affect the way a person walks or moves and as a result, this can decrease individual's quality of life. Some methods of treatment can help individuals that have these walking problems.

Walking Problems and Multiple Sclerosis - Treatment Options

When an individual has walking problems that develop from MS, they can benefit from working with their local licensed orthotist. These individuals are brace specialists and can provide you with a specific type of brace called an AFO that will assist in balance, gait stride and walking speed. People are now also using a device called the WalkAide to help with foot drop due to MS as well. This is an FDA approved device that is getting a lot of attention in the medical field as a way to help people walk if they have drop foot due to multiple sclerosis.

5 Ways to Cope With Multiple Sclerosis

I will never forget June 5, 2008. That is the day I heard the words "You have Multiple Sclerosis" from my doctor. When I got the diagnosis I didn't cry. I think I didn't cry because I wasn't really sure what Multiple Sclerosis was. Unfortunately it didn't take me long to learn. Shortly after my diagnosis, I had a relapse which prevented me from walking, dressing myself, feeding myself, and from doing a lot of other daily routines. Fortunately, my relapse ended, but unfortunately, I had a few more. The following is 5 ways I found to cope with Multiple Sclerosis

1. Get a copy of the 'Voices of MS' Documentary DVD. I had been diagnosed a little over a year before picking up a copy of this DVD. It was recommended to me by an acquaintance who has MS. This documentary features others who have Multiple sclerosis (including David Lander who played "Squiggy" from the television show Laverne and Shirley). The people in the documentary talk about what brought them to their diagnosis and how they live day by day with it. This is not only a great DVD to watch to help you cope, it is also great for your friends and family to watch as well.

2. Understand this diagnosis is also hard for your loved ones. If you have just been diagnosed or have had MS for a while, I am sure you have a lot of unanswered questions. Sometimes, especially when having a relapse, it is easy to feel all alone and feel that no one understands what you are going through. While those close to you may try to understand, they may have a hard time because they do not fully understand what the disease is or are in denial about it. It is very important that you sit down with them and answer any questions they may have and explain how it affects you.

3. Make sure your Medication is right for you. When you are diagnosed, the doctor will usually prescribe medication that he or she feels will help you the best. Unfortunately, the medication initially prescribed may not be the right one for you. Always make sure you are fully aware of any side effects it may have. Always let your Neurologist know if you are experiencing any of these side effects so he or she can put you on something else. The only way to really know what medication is best for your situation is by trial and error.

4.Join an online or offline support group. I feel this is one of the best ways to cope with MS. Why? While friends and family may try to understand the situation and help you, they may not fully understand what you are going through. Do a Google search to see if there are support groups close by. If not (or if you do not wish to go to meetings) do a search for online groups. Not only will it help to connect with people who have MS, you can also get updates on new medications and guidance from others who have gotten disability.

5.Watch for the warning signs of depression. At some point, a large percentage of people with MS get depression. This is either caused by the disease itself, the stress of dealing with the disease, or from the medication. If you have sadness that lasts for a long period of time, it is imperative that you talk to your doctor as they can look into treatments that will help you. If you are suffering even with treatment and feel like you don't have anyone to talk to, please visit call 1-800-SUICIDE. You can also visit http://suicidehotlines.com for specific state and international suicide hotline numbers.

Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis - The Facts

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) has a considerable impact on quality of life of patients and may induce a depressive syndrome that is expressed most often by instability, worry, discouragement, or restlessness.

Quality of life encompasses three main areas: physical, psychological and social. These three areas are strongly interlinked, social integration is often dependent on the physical and psychological impact of the disease.

Multiple sclerosis affects life at all levels: family, social relations, emotional life, professional life, hobbies and financial equilibrium. The changing nature and unpredictability of the disease hinders many patients in the realization of a life oriented to the future. It appears that, when given the right tools, people with MS manage to make a place for the disease in their life and to live a meaningful life with the support of their loved ones.

Multiple sclerosis is a major cause of neurological disability in young adults and often leads to a loss of employment a few years after diagnosis, the average age of life where work is often considered not only necessary to provide for his needs, but also a powerful factor of social integration. The disease appears, moreover, to be a barrier to access to promotion or training.

The rate of absenteeism caused by MS is on average 30 days per year and only slightly higher than for general diseases. Multiple sclerosis patients do not have a greater risk of accidents at work. The two major factors that cause work stoppages are fatigue and physical disorders. In general they have a strong desire to retain their jobs. At first they are afraid of losing their position and express anxiety both at relational and professional level. But after several years of experience, they appreciate their employability as very positive. They feel more welcome at work and at home, their sense of security greatly improves and their vitality increases considerably.

Nearly half of the multiple sclerosis patients retain the ability to work after they have ceased their occupational activity. Fatigue and cognitive impairment are often mentioned by patients as factors to explain their work stoppage. In the ability to maintain employment, personal attributes, the positive face of disease, environmental factors such as financial situations and family should be taken into account.

In terms of independent living and daily travel arrangements, the rehabilitation of patients of multiple sclerosis is necessarily linked to the severity of impairments and disabilities. The pursuit of an occupation is certainly an important factor in the quality of life. Hence the importance of providing people with multiple sclerosis the information and guidance in choosing the appropriate type of job and workplace.

People with Multiple sclerosis can live a normal life provided they are supported by their family, friends, colleagues, health care professionals and rehabilitation agencies.

Multiple Sclerosis Exercises - Can Multiple Sclerosis Exercises Help?

Depending on the severity of multiple sclerosis, exercises can mean different things to different people. Very recently I attended a number of sessions of physiotherapy. My initial reaction was that the exercises were much too gentle and would not have any effect nor make any improvement on my balance with which I was having an issue.

The programme was to last for six sessions and to be honest it took about a convincing to get me back for the second one. I am however glad that I completed the full programme, because gentle and they were, I saw a definite improvement even after six sessions. The exercises included a number of different balance related exercises, arm exercises and leg exercises.

I suffer from the relapsing remitting type of MS and am quite fortunate to be relatively mobile. When I'm feeling good, which is now most of the time I am able to attend the local gym and use most of the exercise machines available. I know my capabilities and I know not to push too hard.

I guess what I'm trying to say here is to point out that generally speaking, Multiple Sclerosis exercises under the right supervision can only serve to improve your well-being. With Multiple Sclerosis affecting so many people in so many different ways it is vitally important if you're planning an exercise regime to talk it through first with your neurologist or MS nurse. When you have both agreed what is right for you and your MS you should undertake your exercise in a controlled, supervised environment. The first time I went to the gym I had a private meeting with one of the instructors and explained to him my limitations and situation. I found him to be more than willing to help and he was more than happy to design a special programme for me and my capabilities.

Multiple sclerosis exercises are definitely important to me but alongside the exercise, my diet is in my opinion, what has kept me as well as I am today. Five years ago I cut out the junk food, lowered significantly my fat and sugar intake and cleansed my system of the rubbish that I had filled it with for the previous 37 years. It's not something can be done overnight but the end result is well worth the wait. Combine a proper diet with multiple sclerosis exercises and it can only be of help.

Multiple Sclerosis Medications - Can They Do More Harm Than Good?

The multiple sclerosis medications can include a variety of drugs, which are sometimes combined in order to be more effective. The medications are designed to slow down symptom appearance, or increase the regeneration of nerve cells. However, unless you take steps to reverse the MS, taking drugs will do only that - lessen the symptoms. Keep reading to learn more.

Multiple sclerosis drugs should only be taken as a temporary aid, while you take the proper steps to completely eliminate the disease. There is only one way to permanently reverse MS and it is not through pill-popping. You need to enable your own body to cure the condition. The condition is caused by your body in the first place, so it is the only thing that can cure it. Using an external force to fight the symptoms rarely works, and in the long run - does more harm than good. Why do these medications sometimes harm people? The first obvious reason is the side effects. Most disease-modifying treatments have negative effects on other organs, including the heart and liver. The other reason is more complicated - people feel relief from the medication, and they are happy - they lose any motivation to reverse the disease. That's why it is very important to think for yourself, when it comes to your own health. Listen to your doctors, but ultimately - educate yourself, and make your own decisions.

The injections, usually used as a multiple sclerosis medication have a long learning curve, and people usually need a few months in order to test which drug has the less side effects for them, and which one offers the most relief. Ultimately though, these medications are only a crutch, and should be used temporarily, as you find better alternatives, or apply some of the new methods of multiple sclerosis treatment, in order to completely eliminate this condition from your life.

The Vitamin D and Multiple Sclerosis Relationship

Vitamin D and multiple sclerosis (MS) were linked in a study to determine if a specific dose would help prevent relapse. Twenty five people with MS took part in a study to see if vitamin D had any affect on the symptoms of MS. Sixteen percent were given 14,000 IU of the nutrient and forty percent took around 1,000 IU per day for a year. At the end of the year the study results pointed to the higher dose of this nutrient as a factor in helping to prevent relapse. MS specialists usually recommend the lower dose, so the study will help impact the treatment of this disease.

There is no recommended daily allowance (RDA) established for this essential nutrient. It can build to toxic levels in your body, so you do need to educate yourself and use caution when taking this nutrient or any other dietary supplement. The Institute of Medicine suggests that people under the age of fifty should take 200 IU daily. People age fifty to seventy have a suggested intake of 400 IU. Anyone over the age of seventy should take 600 IU. MS specialists recommend from 1000 to 2000 IU per day. When you Increase Vitamin D, multiple sclerosis symptoms can be greatly reduced or the disease can relapse.

The above study involved participants who suffered from the relapsing form of MS. This means that the symptoms of this disease present and then relapse. This is considered a milder form of the disease and suffered a relapse every other year. The study started out giving some participants up to 40,000 IU daily for six months, gradually lowering the doses to 14,000 per day over the next six months of the study year. Other participants followed their doctor's prescription for an average of 1,000 IU per day. Both groups of participants also took a calcium supplement to help with absorption of the vitamin. The links between Vitamin D and multiple sclerosis became clear.

MS is a disease that is one of the autoimmune system. T cells that play a prominent role in the defense of the body when attacked by disease seem to be affected by high doses of this nutrient. Calcitiol is a substance in the blood that is a indication of the presence of the nutrient in the body. Usually a level below 50 nml/l (nanomoles per liter) is indicative of poor health. MS participants did better when the level was 100 nml/l. If you have MS, particularly the milder form that relapses, it would be in your best interest to discuss the amount of supplementation that could be taken. This will ensure that the risk of consumption would not outweigh the benefits of taking Vitamin D for multiple sclerosis.

MS Numbness in the Face

Multiple sclerosis is considered to be one of the more devastating diseases as it directly affects the nerves and the nervous system. There are many symptoms of MS; numbness in the face and extremities is a very common early sign that you may have this disease. If you have experienced any form of numbness that you simply can't explain or has reoccurred in the same location for no explainable reason, you should contact your family doctor and have him start the testing process to see what the underlying cause is.

Early Detection is Vital

One of the most important aspects of getting the right type of treatment for multiple sclerosis is to be diagnosed as early as possible. One of the more common symptoms of MS is numbness in face, hands and feet. Very few people experience numbness in their face without an underlying cause. If you sit or sleep in an odd position you may have pins and needles in an arm or leg, this does not happen to your face.

Numbness of the face is most likely caused by damage to the central nervous system; this is exactly what multiple sclerosis does. As the disease progresses the damage and inflammation can create temporary episodes of very painful numbness and if left unchecked can lead to permanent disabilities. In a small percentage of patients the numbness can be total leaving the person unable to feel anything including heat, cold and pain. Should it affect the legs or arms the person can be severely disabled.

Is there Relief for MS Numbness in the Face?

In most cases MS numbness in the face can be at the least mildly painful, but more often than not it is quite painful. Depending on how much of the face is affected it can make the simple act of talking almost impossible as well as eating and drinking. This leads the typical patient to some form of pain relief for the pain. There are several different forms of medication that can be used and to some extent relieve the pain and other symptoms.

Unfortunately several of these medications have nasty side effects. The more you end up using them, the more they build up in your body and the higher your risk for side effects goes. Instead of using drugs for the pain, try approaching MS numbness in the face with a more holistic form of treatment such as adjusting your diet by getting rid of the highly processed foods and eating more fish and vegetables, this will help to reduce the levels of inflammation in your body and ease the symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

Coping With MS After You Are Diagnosed

Part of coping with MS is learning as much as you can about the disease and what the symptoms are as well as how they will affect the quality of your life. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease; this means that your body's immune system is no longer functioning correctly. To be more specific your immune system sees the cells in the myelin sheath that protects your brain and spinal column as invaders and releases anti bodies that destroy perfectly good cells. The resulting scarring causes the various symptoms associated with MS.

Perhaps the most important part of coping with MS is learning what you can do to minimize the effect that these symptoms are going to have on your body and your lifestyle. There are going to be some changes that have to be made, the trick is to find out as much information as you can regarding making your life easier. It is possible with a regimen that includes medications and diet to control the relapses or eliminate them for long periods of time.

The hardest part of coping with MS for many people is the realization that they have a disease for which there is, according to the scientific community, no known cure. The first reactions are usually anger, confusion and depression. These are all perfectly normal reactions and are to be expected; to help deal with them you should join a support group. Support groups are made up of people who have all had to face the same diagnosis and have learned to come to terms with it. With their help and support you can learn to cope with it.

Get your family and friends involved, let them know that because you have multiple scleroses there are going to be times when you may need their help. There will be days when you may be unable to do the things you would normally do; having people around you that can help will go a long way in coping with MS.  With proper care you should still be able to work for many years, take the time to explain your situation to your employer so that they can make the necessary allowances for those days when you are suffering a relapse. Most of all the best way to cope with MS is to keep a positive attitude and take very good care of yourself.

MS Early Symptoms - It's Important to Catch MS Early

Many of the early symptoms of MS are so subtle that the person who is experiencing them does not realize that they have any significance at all. In fact for the most part people tend to dismiss them as not worth worrying about and do not bother to go see their doctor for a diagnosis. By doing this they allow the disease to progress unabated for far longer than it should and cause more damage before it is caught.

Early symptoms of MS that most people tend to ignore and dismiss as nothing to worry about are the feelings of numbness and tingling in their legs and arms. The typical thought is that this is a result of the way they were sitting or laying down and that the limb has "gone to sleep". If this symptom goes away quickly they may be right but if it lasts for hours and continues to reoccur then it can be the first signs of the onset of multiple sclerosis.

These early symptoms of MS can also lead to the person experiencing temporary stiffness or even paralysis of one or more extremities from individual fingers or toes to entire arms or legs. They may also have episodes of poor balance or lack of coordination where they normally have perfect scores in both areas. Instances of muscle spasms know as spasticity are an indicator that there is a problem that should be tested for.

Cognitive difficulties can be one of the early symptoms of MS, but may be so subtle that it is not noticed or is easily dismissed. Problems with the thought process of connecting a thought to the right words while a person is talking is a classic symptom. Having difficulties remembering what you are supposed to be doing at a particular time or during the day can also be an indicator although this can be a sign of many other issues. Slurred speech for someone who is normally well spoken and has good diction can be an indicator that something is going on in the speech center of their brain.

While many of these symptoms are mild and easy to dismiss, it is far better to go see your physician and get tested to make sure that they are not the precursor to something more serious. Multiple sclerosis is not curable at this time but with early detection the damage it does can be kept to a minimum allowing the patient to live a long and productive life.

Natural Cure for Multiple Sclerosis

Over the years Multiple Sclerosis has become an un tamable disease, and the people that suffer will testify to that. They have aching joints, and a low quality of life. They are always tired, and lack energy normal people have, and their life expectancy is very short.

Ask yourself how you would feel if you couldn't move properly, and your co-ordination went out of the window leaving you with bladder and bowel problems. You can imagine the despair they feel, and how hopeless their lives have become.

Recently I read a report on how most of these problems could be cured after scientific experiments. Imagine the joy someone would feel being able to move about freely, and not having to depend on others to do basic things like walking, or going to the toilet on their own.

This scientific program has helped many, and it gives everyone hope of a new beginning although at this stage it's not sure whether it can cure it altogether.

As this is a natural cure can you imagine how much the drug companies are going to loose, and it's so new your Doctor probably wouldn't have heard about it. I have read many testimonials from people who call it a miracle cure, and they are looking towards Doctor Robert O Young as a God after his scientific breakthrough.

The basics of his findings is that diets of people in the Western world are so different in the last 100 years or so that the body is not designed for the likes of biscuits, or chocolate, or sugar etc. There are many more items we eat now but to list them would cause me use up many more pages.

There is so much more in this report that I couldn't do it justice in these few words. If you are someone who suffers, or you know someone don't hesitate to get the relief you or they deserve.

MS Numbness in Hands - The Causes Explained

The feeling of numbness and tingling in a person's extremities is one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Every MS patient is more than familiar with this feeling and the fact that it can occur in any part of the body at any time without warning. MS numbness in the hands can be a major problem as it can make it hard to grip smaller objects, make going to work or even driving difficult. There are several levels of numbness ranging from the pins and needles feeling that most people associate with their feet or hands falling asleep.

Why Do I Get MS Numbness in the Hands?

When you read what the medical community has to say about MS numbness in hands, they say that the pain that is associated with this symptoms is not much more than an annoyance or mildly unpleasant. They also refer to it as non-disabling; both of these statements are very easy for a person who does not have to deal with the pain to say. For the person who has this disease it can be all of the above and more.

The numbness is a direct result of the damage that is caused by the body's own immune system as it attacks the myelin sheath that protects the brain and the spinal cord. Once this layer has been destroyed, the nerves can no longer communicate effectively with the brain and important signals from your extremities may not reach the brain properly if at all.

What Do I Do about this MS Numbness in the Hands?

In the early stages of MS the numbness in hands, feet, legs and arms is likely to go away after a short period of time and leave no residual numbness behind. As the disease progresses the numbness might go away and leave some residual numbness behind. In the later stages it can remain and get progressively worse resulting in paralysis.

You will find that some doctors will prescribe corticosteroids to help reduce the inflammation that causes the numbness. You can however treat the numbness of hands from MS without the use of any medicines or drugs. More patients are finding that switching to a healthy diet full of green vegetables and lean meats can help reduce or eliminate the numbness. Our modern diets are loaded with processed foods full of flour and grains that are known to cause inflammation and can lead to exacerbations that manifest themselves as numbness and tingling.