Hi, my name is Multiple Sclerosis. You know me as a chronic disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. I don’t really like that name or title so lets stick with MS for short. I can cause a variety of symptoms, which include: – Changes in sensation – Visual problems – Weakness – Depression – Difficulties with coordination –…
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Early Diagnosis Of Multiple Sclerosis Difficult But Important
The principal dilemma in current management of multiple sclerosis is that while early diagnosis enables damage-sparing treatment to begin, diagnosing MS too early increases the likelihood of treating people who don’t actually have the disease. Current disease-modifying drugs are all given by injection and cost about $14,000 per year. Apart from being inconvenient and expensive, there is some risk of…