Blood tests are frequently part of this process.
It is usually treated with corticosteroid drugs.
People living with ON should be monitored for development of MS.
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These associated symptoms often mimic those of aheartorpanic attack.
However, extensive blood work is necessary to help rule out other conditions that can mimic multiple sclerosis.
Your history will provide information and necessary details on possible past “attacks” or symptoms.
It also provides information on your birth location and the geographical region where you were raised.
CSF also filters and helps remove toxins from the brain and other sensitive areas within the CNS.
When demyelination occurs, certain types of proteins get released into the CSF and accumulate.
Alumbar puncture, or spinal tap, is a procedure performed to try and extract CSF for analysis.
Common CSF findings in people with MS include a high level ofoligoclonalbands.
Oligoclonal bands indicate an increase in autoimmune activity.
However, combined with other methods, it can help to confirm a proper diagnosis.
These tests also measure how large or small of a response the nerve signals may produce.
Finding the right regimen may take time.
Working with an MS specialist can help tailor treatment to your individual case.
Just as symptoms vary from person to person, so do treatment plans.
Summary
MS is an autoimmune disease which attacks the body’s central nervous system.
It leads to symptoms such as visual changes, weakness, fatigue, cognitive impairment, and more.
Symptoms vary by individual.
Quick and early diagnosis of MS can lead to a better prognosis.
Many MS treatments are available to help you live well with the disease.
Most initial cases are diagnosed in a person’s 30s.
It is possible to have slow and minimal demyelination occur without symptoms.
However, once enough damage is done, or enough nerves are affected, symptoms will occur.
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