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Help and Advice:


Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

    

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance.

It's a lifelong condition that can sometimes cause serious disability, although it can occasionally be mild.


In many cases, it's possible to treat symptoms. Average life expectancy is slightly reduced for people with MS.


It's most commonly diagnosed in people in their 20s, 30s and 40s although it can develop at any age. It's about 2 to 3 times more common in women than men.


MS is one of the most common causes of disability in younger adults.


Symptoms of multiple sclerosis


The symptoms of MS vary widely from person to person and can affect any part of the body.

The main symptoms include:

  • fatigue
  • difficulty walking
  • vision problems, such as blurred vision
  • problems controlling the bladder
  • numbness or tingling in different parts of the body
  • muscle stiffness and spasms
  • problems with balance and co-ordination
  • problems with thinking, learning and planning

Depending on the type of MS you have, your symptoms may come and go in phases or get steadily worse over time (progress).


What causes multiple sclerosis?

MS is an autoimmune condition. This is when something goes wrong with the immune system and it mistakenly attacks a healthy part of the body – in this case, the brain or spinal cord of the nervous system. 


In MS, the immune system attacks the layer that surrounds and protects the nerves called the myelin sheath.


This damages and scars the sheath, and potentially the underlying nerves, meaning that messages travelling along the nerves become slowed or disrupted.


Exactly what causes the immune system to act in this way is unclear, but most experts think a combination of genetic and environmental factors is involved.


Further information can be found at NHS(MS).

How we can Help

We can provide specialist care and support for you and your loved ones. All our colleagues are trained in dealing with (MS). 

Our Colleagues provide competent tailored care and support:

  • So that your loved ones can remain safe at home.

  • Assist you with understanding new behaviours and needs

  • Help build consistency and some normality to surround your loved ones life. 

  • Work with you to help your loved one constantly receive care tailored to there new and developing needs. 

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